#LadyBossInterview: “Go dream big, but most importantly, take action towards your dream.” #LLA Meets Lady Boss, Cindy Maléombho-Codo , Founder, Indoka Creative.
Cindy Maléombho-Codo is a Brand and Marketing Consultant based between Austin Texas, Aix-en-Provence and Abidjan Côte D’Ivoire. She created Indoka Creative out of her love for entrepreneurship and her strong desire to genuinely sculpt brands. She wanted a place where she could help women-owned multicultural and african entrepreneurs and brands be seen, be heard, and […]
#LLANews: Patricie U. Kabasha has just been appointed Minister of State for the Ministry of Infrastructure in Rwanda.
Patricie U. Kabasha has just been appointed Minister of State for the Ministry of Infrastructure in Rwanda. Prior to this, she was the permanent secretary for the Ministry of Infrastructure in her native Rwanda. In that role, she handled budget preparation and execution for Rwanda’s infrastructure sector — about a third of the national budget. […]
Karen Rupert Toliver Appointed Netflix’s Vice President of Animated Film
Karen Toliver has joined Netflix as vice president of animated film, Variety has learned exclusively. The former Sony Pictures Animation executive vice president will join the streamer in March reporting to Melissa Cobb, VP of the kids and family division. She’ll be responsible for two to three animated features annually and will work alongside fellow […]
#LeadingLadySpotlight: Seko Shamte, Producer, Filmmaker and Founder of Alkemist Media
Seko Shamte is a producer and filmmaker, who is working to put Tanzanian cinema on the map. Shamte noticed a gap in international recognition of the country’s film industry, so she created her production company, Alkemist Media, to help fill it. She’s directed numerous films and documentaries including the popular web series, The A-Team Tanzania, […]
#Womenintech: Meet Eyitemi Rachael Popo, CEO of Ayiba Media and Girls Trip Tours.
Eyitemi Rachael Popo is an entrepreneur who invests in products, services, and ecosystems that help women thrive. Whether through media, technology or tourism, her focus is on creating sustainable growth for women-focused initiatives, especially in Africa. She believes there is so much space for disruption with products and services that meet the needs – and […]
Sofiat “Sofie” Abdulrazaaq and her friends are creating full visibility for a 3 party transaction ( the parking lot owner, the truck owner, and the customer). Here’s how.
Three friends from Virginia Tech, Sofiat “Sofie ” Abdulrazaaq, Lemaire Stewart, and Kyle Miller, are taking advantage of the growth of global food trucks which rose to $3.93 billion in 2020. The trio loved street food. After falling in love with a food truck’s delicacies, they wanted to return, but they had trouble finding the […]
#LLANews: Charity Ladi Babatunde has been appointed as the Managing Partner, Ciuci Consulting.
Charity Ladi Babatunde has been appointed as the Managing Partner, Ciuci Consulting. Charity Ladi Babatunde, a globally certified Senior Human Resources Specialist, and Certified World Coach, has over 20 years of eclectic work experience and currently functions as the People Experience Director in a government-owned institution, and Associate Partner with a leading management consulting firm. […]
#LLANews: Atinuke Ngozi Babatunde has been appointed as the Academy Director, West Africa, Multichoice Talent Factory.
African pay TV company MultiChoice has appointed Atinuke Ngozi Babatunde as the new academy director at its talent incubator, the MultiChoice Talent Factory. Babatunde has over 20 years of industry experience, spanning entertainment, branding, research, media management, marketing and strategy. In her new role, she will responsible for ensuring that talented creatives are given world-class […]
Women On The Rise: 8 Leading Women Behind Biggest Tech Companies in Nigeria
From fintech to proptech, the Nigeria tech industry is witnessing a rise in appointment of women into leadership positions. Nigerian “tech sis” are changing the narrative by breaking grounds in what was formerly assumed to be a male-dominated space. These women are not only sitting in leadership positions but are actively involved in product development, […]
#LeadingLadySpotlight: Tolu Michaels, personal brand strategist, author and digital entrepreneur.
Tolu Michaels is a personal brand strategist, author and digital entrepreneur. Following her experiences navigating the terrains of entrepreneurship, she helps modern entrepreneurs discover their drive and gain clarity in building purposeful and profitable Brands. Keen on leveraging technology for personal brand success, a passion to thrive, and a will to impact, she has built […]