“When We Abuse The Environment, We Are Really Abusing Ourselves” – Isatou Ceesay, Waste Management and Plastic Bag Grassroot Activist
Imagine accumulating a pile of trash without a recycling or waste management service, Messy right? Well Gambian Environmentalist “Isatou Ceesay” sees solutions where others see only problem and to solve the problem of waste management and pollution in Gambia, Isatou Ceesay runs a project in Gambia which recycles plastic waste, and has created work for […]
“Persons With Disabilities Are Usually Portrayed As Being Feeble, I Want To Change That Perception” – Comic Queen, Farida Bedwei, is Changing the Narrative of the Disabled in Africa.
Farida Nana Efua Bedwei is a Ghanaian software engineer and cofounder of Logiciel,whose life and success story began with cerebral palsy, as diagnosed at the age of 1, a neurological disorder that affects body movement and muscle coordination but does not interfere with the ability to learn. Since then, Bedwei, refusing to let her disability affect […]
#10Questions With The Lady Boss, Bathabile Masilela – “You Can’t Always Make Everyone Happy, But Try To Be As Honest As Possible’’.
Bathabile Masilela, Founder & Owner of Bathabile Boutique is a South African born and china based entrepreneur, who transitioned from a 9-5 job to entrepreneurship for self fulfillment. Today, this Lady boss is putting in all the work and accomplishing her dreams a day at a time. Can you briefly describe yourself and your business? I always seem to […]
“One day at a Time does it. Do not hassle to understand the full picture…” Adenike Oyetunde Speaks to Leading Ladies Africa.
After receiving a devastating and life-changing cancer diagnosis at 20, and subsequently having one of her legs amputated, Adenike Oyetunde determined in her heart to not only survive, but to thrive despite tragic circumstances. She’s gone on to become a lawyer, On-Air-Personality, Influencer and Founder of Amputees United – an advocacy platform for amputees. Adenike […]
“The most important thing you can give a child is Education” Zeinab Badawi on Using African history as a tool for Change.
In December of 2017, Sudanese-British television and radio journalist- Zeinab Badawi gave a TED X speech- Using African history as a tool for change. She highlighted various themes in her speech including the power of education and history stressing, how crucial it is to understand oneself and one’s history to move forward with pride. The […]
“Suicide Is Not An Option” LLA Meets The Emotions Doctor, “Oyinkansola Alabi”- Founder, The Emotions City
Oyinkansola Alabi popularly referred to as “The Emotions Doctor” is the Lead Researcher, Intellectual Property Owner, Founder and Lead Facilitator of EMOTIONS CITY- Consulting Firm that works with leaders of various arms of Government and NGO’s as well as Business and Institution leaders at all levels, using original, home grown research and principle based methodologies […]
Lucy Quist advocates for Africans to take bold actions towards African prosperity through “The Bold New Normal.”
If you’ve heard of “The Bold New Normal”, then you must know why we celebrate international and Ghanaian Business Leader, Lucy Quist, whose commitment and advocacy for greater participation of young people in STEM groom development in Africa. Asides being the Founder and CEO of Quist Blue Diamond, a company that leverages technology, engineering, data […]
“I grew up in a home where finances were openly and regularly discussed.” Slaying That Budget With “The Budgetnista”- Tiffany Odochi Aliche
Prada bags, Lancome lipstick, Cambodian weave, LV dress, expensive ray bans, luxurious getaways and the list is endless. Most of us want that life. The shop-without-thinking-of-my-bank-account-life. Now, this in itself is not bad but wishing for this kind of life without a commensurate knowledge of how to sustain it is pointless. See why financial literacy […]
#HowWellDoYouKnow- Tia Mowry.
Asides being two minutes younger than Tamera Mowry,here are 7 other things you should know about actress, singer and author Tia Mowry. Tia has English and Irish ancestry, her dad is white and her mother is of Afro-Bahamian descent. She studied psychology at Pepperdine University and also went to Europe to study humanities and Italian. […]
#10Questions With The Lady Boss, Suzie Wokabi – “Understand What Business You Are Getting Into In A Very Intricate Way’’.
Suzie Wokabi , Founder of “SuzieBeauty” Kenya’s first beauty brand is a global trailblazer creating a bespoke product for the African woman. After learning the ropes of the beauty industry in New York for 6 years, Suzie returned to her home town- Kenya, Nairobi to set up “SuzieBeauty” Today, Suzie is considered one of the […]