World Mental Health Day: Dr Maymmunah Kadiri sheds light on Mental Health and The Role It Plays In Africa.
Dr. MAYMUNAH YUSUF KADIRI (aka DR. MAY) popularly referred to as “The Celebrity Shrink,” and is a multiple award-winning Mental Health Physician, Advocate & Coach. She is the Medical Director and Psychiatrist-In-Chief at Pinnacle Medical Services, Nigeria’s leading and foremost Psychology and Mental health wellness center prominent in the application of innovative clinical […]
Dere Awosika: The Woman King Advocating for Quality Education
The importance of quality education cannot be overemphasised and that is why every day, more and more persons lend their voices to this cause. Dere Awosika stands as a beacon of hope and inspiration, a shining example of what’s possible through dedication and a commitment to quality education. Her unwavering commitment to promoting the significance […]
LLA Interview features Mary Mosope Adeyemi , Author of Visible Strength
Can you share a bit about your background and journey that led you to become an author, coach, and mentor? What inspired you to take on these roles? I was born in Nigeria and have resided in the UK for a significant period. My journey commenced with a less-than-satisfactory experience in the workplace during my […]
Stella Ndekile, CEO and Founder Nuban Beauty shines on LLA Spotlight.
Stella Ndekile is the Founder and CEO of Nuban Beauty, one of Nigeria’s leading beauty brands, providing premium quality cosmetic products to Africans. She also founded St. Nika Apparel, a growing brand that caters to the fashion needs of pregnant women and nursing mothers. The Serial Entrepreneur and Business Development Strategist has over 12 […]
LLA Colunmist: Simplifying Economic matters – African Edition by Esther Moyin Adegunle.
The Richest Countries in Africa Economist: Hello, dear Brilliant Citizen Brilliant Citizen: Hi, my Economist. You said you were working on something the last time. What is it? Economist: It is kicking off, right about now! So, I remember you plan to travel. Have you considered going to an African country? Brilliant Citizen: Ha, […]
“Makeup for African women or other women of color will always first be about staying true to our beautiful melanin complexions, getting a perfect shade match every time while enhancing all our unique features.” — Osamu Nkengfack, CEO, Beauty Matterz.
Can you tell us about your journey to becoming a beautician in Dubai? What inspired you to pursue this career path here? : After running my bridal beauty business in Nigeria for about 11 years, I felt like I wanted to expand my business specifically in terms of the kinds of clientele and opportunities I […]
LLA Interview Features Yemisi Falaye, Head of Legal and Business Developmet, The Temple Company.
Yemisi Falaye is a seasoned entertainment lawyer with a flourishing career spanning decades, and a bevy of awards and recognitions underneath my belt. She has worked with and represented some of the biggest names in the music and film industry, providing them with Legal and Managerial services. She possess excellent knowledge of the dynamics […]
Career Conversations with Cynthia Mwangi, Communications Specialist at Cyn Communications.
As an African woman, have there been any unique challenges or opportunities you’ve encountered in your career in Communications and PR? As an African woman working in the field of Communications and PR, I have indeed encountered both unique challenges and opportunities throughout my career. Unfortunately, gender bias remains a pervasive issue in many parts […]
Sonia Chuwkwu on the “Pervasive Influence of Patriarchy Within The Media and Pop Culture”
To understand how patriarchy influences media and pop culture, we have to first acknowledge the role of media in shaping societal perceptions. In an ideal world, we could confidently assert that media content and gender representations do not predominantly cater to what Mulvey (1975) famously termed “the male gaze.” However, our reality does […]
LLA Interview features Iris Irumva, CEO, Lead Access.
Can you share a bit about your background and journey that led you to become a coach, speaker, and mentor? What inspired you to take on these roles? I come from a background where hard work, perseverance, and “Ubuntu” (humanity) were closely held family values. These principles laid the foundation for the path I would […]