Founder of BodyTalk International speaks to LLA on her journey of promoting body positivity.
Hi Dr Ameaka, thank you for joining us. Please tell us about yourself. Hello! I am a 28-year-old pharmacist, writer and body-positive activist from Cameroon with over five years of experience in community engagement and public health. I am a creative health professional with multiple passions. I work in public health, focusing on […]
Tina Turner: The Woman. The Legend
In the realm of music, certain names shine brighter than the rest, etching their legacies into the very fabric of our cultural tapestry. Tina Turner is one such name—a woman whose indomitable spirit, unmatched talent, and unwavering determination have made her an enduring icon. From her humble beginnings to her rise as the […]
LLA Interview: Thami Nkadimeng, an African voice with global impact.
Please tell us about yourself I am a South African-born communication whizz who has served as an employee in the communication space in the corporate world for a looooong time (we will leave it at that) and now I use communication for the benefit of society and humanity. My relationship with words and communication […]
Nigerian Social Entrepreneur, Subomi Plumptre, Joins Global African Descendants Social Entrepreneurship Network
Subomi Plumptre, a Nigerian social entrepreneur helping middle-class Africans and Diasporans create wealth, was recently selected as one of 100 participants from 27 countries in the African Descendants Social Entrepreneurship Exchange Program. The U.S. State Department-sponsored program took place in Baltimore, MD between March 12 to 15, 2023, and was implemented by World Learning. […]
Tabitha Laker on the journey of being an African Content Creator
Describe yourself in 5 words Creative, Free-Spirited, Simple, Multifaceted, Ambitious. What do you do? I am currently a full time video producer and part time content creator. I make YouTube videos about travel, culture and entrepreneurship. The life of a digital creator must be pretty interesting, what parts of your job have […]
Celebrity DJ Kiss shares her story on LLA Interview
Tell us about yourself Hi my name is Ajayi Abimbola popularly known as Celebrity dj kiss. I was born and raised in lagos, I graduated from University of Ilorin in 2019. It is so interesting to see how much you have grown in your career, take us through your journey. I love […]
Francesca Uriri on telling the stories of African Women
Everyone knows Francesca Uriri but not everyone knows who Francesca Uriri is, tell us about yourself. Haha! I like that not everyone knows the “who,” and it’s deliberate. In a world of social media and rapid-fire consumption, there’s always the danger of being over-exposed, and I think it’s important to keep some parts of yourself […]
Dara Tresseder, Maxine Williams, Chinwe Esimai, Aminata Kané, God-is Rivera, Latasha Gillespie, Damilola Ogunbiyi, Tumi Sekhukhune, Francoise Moudouthe, and more! These are the 50 Leading Black Female Leaders in the Corporate World.
The impact that Black women make in the workplace and in the corporate world cannot be overstated. From leading billion dollar corporations, to amping up the bottom line of Fortune 500 companies — you see them. From leading global international organizations to advocating for social change through impact-driven enterprises — you hear them. From […]
LLA Interview: Nnedosa Ifeoma Roseline (ELP Grant Winner)
Tell us about yourself I am Nnedosa Ifeoma Roseline, I studied business administration and Management at the University of Benin. I’m a Fashion Entrepreneur and Enthusiast and a Great lover of God and People. How did you find out about the Enterprise and Leadership Program? I found out about ELP through a social media platform, […]
Meet the 2023 Amujae Leaders
The EJS Center uses a three-strand interwoven approach to address the challenge of gender inequality: leadership development; research & communications and archives. They have just recently announced the third cohort of accomplished African women – the 2023 Amujae Leaders. The third cohort is made up of 12 women leaders from 10 countries across the […]