Celebrating African PR Titans: Ijeoma Balogun, Lorinda Voges, Faith Senam, Farah Fortune and Anyiko Owoko
How did you get started in the field of public relations? From a young age, I knew my passion was in media, fashion, beauty, and hospitality. I even ran a school magazine at just 12 years old and was the head prefect of media. Fast forward twenty years, and I took a leap […]
Dellasie Aning speaks on her journey into becoming a successful entreprenuer.
Tell us about yourself I am a recording artist, entrepreneur and humanitarian. A *true* artist — I am classically trained in piano + cello, sang alto in my choir, and I also sing/song write and emcee. I’ve been a musician basically my entire life. As an entrepreneur, I own an e-commerce apparel business […]
LLA Interview: ” One way to address menstrual poverty is to increase access to affordable menstrual products.” -Janet Mbugua
Can you share with us your personal journey and what inspired you to become a menstrual advocate? My background in media and communications over the last 17 years, has allowed me to engage with communities, students, brands, government and policy makers, in taking a multi-sectoral and inclusive approach in advocating for gender equality rights […]
LLA Spotlight Features Lucy Quist, the first Ghanaian woman to head a multinational telecommunications
Lucy Quist is a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley serving as the Global Head of Firm Resilience. She is the author of the book, ‘The Bold New Normal’. She is a thought leader and the first Ghanaian woman to head a multinational telecommunications company as the former CEO of Airtel Ghana. She is […]
Dzigbordi Kwaku-Dosoo speaks to us on LLA Interview
Please tell us about yourself. I’m a butterfly in motion. For close to 30 years, I have evolved from a banker to a business consultant, entrepreneur, media leader, talk show host, corporate trainer, and certified high-performance coach. Today, I have consolidated those experiences and now function in the roles of entrepreneur, business leader, […]
Samantha Mogwe, the Botswana Artist We Love
Samantha Mogwe is a Motswana singer/songwriter who brings a fused element of neo-soul/RnB. Raised to appreciate poetry and performing arts, she was exposed to music at an early age. She has had the opportunity to perform not only in Botswana but in South Africa, Namibia, Ethiopia, and Sweden. Sharing the stage with well-known artists such […]
Enado Odigie on the Inclusion of African Women in the Nollywood Industry.
Tell us about yourself Hmmm!!!! Let me see. My name is Enado Odigie. I’m a Tv personality and Nollywood actress. A Nigerian from Edo state. I’m passionate about connecting with people both one on one and through the art of storytelling and performance. I’ve played leading roles in many Nollywood films and series. I […]
CEO Atare Foods speaks to us on her mission to highlighting African Cuisine
Ronke Edoho is the Founder and Creative administrator for the popular Nigerian Food Blog 9jafoodie.com. Ronke started the blog to educate the world on Nigerian food as well as find modern ways to present traditional recipes. She is a certified Clinical weight loss specialist and author of the cookbook Lose It Nigerian. Her cookbook focuses on […]
9 African Leading Ladies in PR and Why You Should Know Them
In a world where stories are told and perceptions are shaped, we honor the remarkable women in the field of PR. They are the architects of Influence, the masters of Communication and the Catalysts of change. We celebrate their unwavering passion, their boundless creativity and their relentless pursuit of success for every brand that […]
LLA SPOTLIGHT: Toyosi Etim Effiong shines on the June Cover
Hello Toyosi, thank you for having this conversation with us, tell us about yourself. I was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria to easy going parents. I believe I got thrown in their mix to add some excitement. I was a handful. You would always find me where the action was happening. I […]