Meet Esohe Idehen, One of the ELP 2023 Grant Winners
Tell us about yourself I am Esohe Idehen, I am 18 years old, and I’m the founder of the Emissary Foundation. I’m passionate about the education and overall well-being of underprivileged children. How did you find out about the Enterprise and Leadership Program? I found out about ELP on a friend’s WhatsApp status, and […]
Leading Ladies Africa Constitutes Advisory Board
Leading Ladies Africa, a women-focused non-profit today announced the constitution of its Advisory Board, made up of 7 outstanding global business leaders drawn from various sectors, countries and continents. According to a statement from the organization, the new Board was constituted to support the non-profit on its focused and renewed drive to deepen its […]
LLA Interview — Sharon Meyiwa shares her experience during and after the ELP Program
Tell us about yourself Sharon I am Sharon Meyiwa, I was born and raised in Warri, Delta State I am graduate of Tourism and event management from the prestigious AFE Babalola University Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. I am a professional makeup Artist, a media personality, and beauty pageant titleholder. I love to travel, explore different cultures […]
Leslie Kasumba -“The biggest challenge has been being underpaid because I was a girl/ woman. And this has been propagated not only by men but women too.”
Hi Leslie, you have such a strong personality that we admire so much, please tell us about yourself. I am not so sure if I would describe myself as being strong as much as I would be someone who is passionate, persistent and somehow manages to get up, reinvent herself even when the […]
Founder of LEAP Africa, Ndidi Nwuneli shines on LLA Spotlight
Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli is an expert on agriculture and nutrition, entrepreneurship, social innovation, and youth development. She has over 25 years of international development experience and is the founder of LEAP Africa, Changing Narratives Africa and African Food Changemakers. She is also the co-founder of Sahel Consulting Agriculture & Nutrition Ltd. and AACE Foods Processing […]
Meet the just crowned Miss New Jersey USA 2023, Derby Chukwudi
Derby Chukwudi was named Miss New Jersey USA 2023 on Sunday, March 19 at the Hilton Parsippany Hotel in Parsippany, New Jersey. The 25-year-old Hoboken resident hails from Nigeria. She is a graduate of Berea College in Kentucky with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and economics. She was crowned by her predecessor Alexandra Lakhman […]
Liselle and Lisette So-Oabes on “Female Collaborations”
Liselle and Lisette So-Oabes are Award-Winning Bloggers, Travel Enthusiasts, Digital Lifestyle Content Curators/Influencers that have mastered the art of monetizing from our reach. In this insightful conversation they take us through how they have managed to mix both content creation and their individual businesses. Read and Be Inspired! Tell us about yourselves We are […]
Neya Kalu: “I walk in rooms at times, and they are still waiting to see the Chairman/Publisher of The Sun.”
Neya Kalu is the Chairman and Publisher of The Sun Nigeria, a reputable Nigerian news outlet. She is also the founder and CEO of Basecoat Nigeria, a nail salon chain changing the face of the Nail Industry in Nigeria. She has a degree in Law and an MSc. in Finance from the University […]
Chinwe Egwim on #EmbraceEquity: Her Vantage Point!
Chinwe Egwim is an Executive-level Economist with a track record of award-winning performances focused on economic intelligence, revenue growth strategy, development and inclusion. Her diverse corporate experience includes short and long-term forecasting, risk management, hedging, strategic planning, and market outlooks. She has repeated success in propelling organisations towards growth and expansion and varied experience that provides […]
#IWD2023: Ibukun Awosika, Mary Njoku, Zuwaira Isah-Ikharo, Yewande Zaccheaus, Ada Osakwe, Tara Fela Durotoye, Samiah-Oyekan-Ahmed, Chioma Ikokwu, Lisa Folawiyo, and more! These are Nigeria’s 100 Most Inspiring Women for 2023!
For the 9th consecutive in a row, Leading Ladies Africa presents its annual 100 Most Inspiring Women in Nigeria List — in recognition and celebration of the impact and contributions Nigerian women are making all over the world. Tagged “The Enterprise Edition,” this particular list highlights the specific impacts Nigerian female entrepreneurs […]