“The greatest challenge of the Girl Child is not knowing and understanding that she is already empowered.” #LLA Meets Ifeoma Theodore Jnr. E- Author and Sex Education Advocate.
Ifeoma Theodore Jnr. E’s advocacy for the well-being of adolescents, teenagers and young adult is evident in the authoring of her book Trapped in Oblivion, a certified Literary reference in the “prevention and impact mitigation of the effect and lack of sex education, generally, starting from adolescents, teens and young adults.” The book which has […]
“How your life unfolds is determined by the choices you make.” Iyanla Vanzant is the Definition of REAL!
Rhonda Eva Harris popularly known as Iyanla Vanzant is an American inspirational speaker, lawyer, author, life coach and television personality. She is known primarily for her books, her eponymous talk show, and her appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show. She currently hosts Iyanla: Fix My Life, on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. Having had 3 kids before the age of 21, survived an […]
#HowWellDoYouKnow- Meagan Good.
American actress Meagan Monique Good has been in our faces since childhood but as her name implies we are pinpointing what makes Good distinct from other Hollywood personalities. Not only is she one of those rare Hollywood actors whose morals will not be undermined inspite of Fame and Glamour, her career story is also inspiring. […]
The 2019 Oscars: Black Women’s Roll Call.
The 91st Academy Awards presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), also known as the Oscars honoured the best films of 2018 on Sunday, February 24, 2019, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, and of course our women of colour did great, carting home awards and making history […]
#10 Questions With The Lady Boss Catherine Morton – “Networking Is Important Especially If You Are Starting From Scratch.”
Catherine Morton is a Ghanaian Entrepreneur, Managing Partner and Race Director of “Millennium Marathon”, the first internationally certified half marathon in the country. She is also the Founder and CEO of “Activly Sports”,an events company that focuses on the promotion of sports in Ghana. Enjoy our chat with her! Can you briefly describe yourself and your business? I am […]
“Libraries like mine can transform lives.” Meet Sylvia Arthur, Founder Libreria Ghana.
When Sylvia Arthur left London for Ghana in June 2017, she had no idea that, just six months later, she’d realise a long-held dream to open a library. For years, she’d been shipping her books to her mother’s house in Kumasi when they became too many to accommodate in her London studio, and the idea […]
Sanaa Lathan’s “Nappily Ever After” Taught Us Self-Love!
Anyone seen Nappily Ever After? Yes? No? Never heard of it? You should see it. The movie centers on hair highlighting several themes such as self-love, doing life on your own terms and more. Lead actor, Sanaa Lathan says Nappily ever after represents “new beginnings for inclusivity” and encourages women to fall in love with […]
#LLAInterview- Meet Senegalese Co-Founders of “Miss Shabazz”, an Afro-Doll Company Making a Case for Diversity in the Beauty Industry.
The continent of Africa has in the past decade seen a new crop of Millennial entrepreneurs leveraging different creative means in pushing the greatness in Africa. Today, we put the spotlight on Maty Ndongo and Bruno Kimsey Ouédraogo. These two Senegalese Millennials Co-Founded the brand Miss Shabazz– a company that specialises in the production of beautiful Afro dolls clothed in […]
“Tell him how you feel. Don’t always be perfectly stoic as we have been conditioned to pretend we are…” That Time Jameela Jamil Schooled Us on How to Raise Our Sons.
The 2019 MAKERS Conference is a global women’s leadership event that brings together the most powerful names in business, entertainment, tech, and finance to explore ways to accelerate the makers movement with compelling videos, provocative conversations, and onstage pledges for change. This year’s speakers include Jada Pinkett Smith, Lisa Borders, Arlan Hamilton, Gloria Steinem, flight attendant activist Dusty Roads, […]
For the Love of Sola Sobowale.
Popularly known as Toyin Tomato for her role in the long-standing TV Series Super Story, and Tinuade Coker in The Wedding Party, Sola Sobowale’s finesse as a reputable actor has never been in doubt. Her expertise was long established when she first starred in the famous soap opera, Village Headmaster. But what we love most […]