#LadyBoss Interview: “Knowing your worth as a boss lady hugely determines what you get as your pay in the labour market,” Precious Onyekwere, Founder, Hariz Fruities.
Image credit: Onyekwere Precious Ijeoma Onyekwere Precious Ijeoma obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts from Imo state University. While growing up, one of the problems she encountered was not knowing where to pitch her tent because she was multi-talented. When she’s not in her business of making smoothies, meals, snacks, soups, finger foods, cakes, […]
#LLAInterview: “Embrace yourself and find your special gem. God has placed genius in every one of us,” Grace Amoka, Regional Director of Shenation HQ, Teach for Nigeria Fellow & Transformational Speaker.
Image credit: Grace Amoka Grace Oiza Amoka is a Computer Engineering graduate from Covenant University and has a Masters in Educational Technology. She is a passionate activist for quality education and believes in giving every child all it takes to have the quality of life they deserve. She is passionate about social impact and has […]
#LadyBoss Interview: “Don’t be too quick to take a loan for your Business,” Olubukola Asafa, Founder, Oba Couture.
Image credit: Olubukola Asafa Olubukola Abosede Asafa is an entrepreneur and the Creative Director/ Chief Executive Officer of OBA Couture Limited, manufacturers of handbags, shoes, sandals, leather goods and accessories. Olubukola is extremely passionate about what she does and has acquired training in London and Italy, which has enabled her to gain the kind of […]
#LLAInterview: “Take Baby Steps. Continue To Put In The Work Daily; No Matter How Little.” Zuwaira Ikaro-Shuaib, Founder, Amal Botanicals Babycare Solutions.
Image credit: Zuwaira Ikharo-Shuaib Having and caring for your baby is one of the most fulfilling experiences any mother can have, and we know you want to look after your little one in the best way possible. With synthetic fragrances and ingredients in many skin and hair care products, babies can have adverse reactions including […]
#LadyBossQuickFive: “Go for quality! Always ensure you are doing the best and giving the best that you can,” Blessing Abeng, Founder, Disha & Startup Grind Lagos
Image credit: Blessing Abeng Blessing Abeng is a branding and communications manager dedicated to helping entrepreneurs identify their value, identity and unique point of view. She helps brands communicate with their team, target audience, partners and investors. Blessing creates unforgettable experiences that reflect the personality of brands and convert strangers to loyal customers, friends, and […]
#CareerConversationsWithLLA: “Do not fear to speak up for what is fair. Never compromise yourself for the sake of a job or opportunity,” Lucy Nkosi, Art Director, Forbes Africa
Image credit: Lucy Nkosi Lucy Nkosi, 29, is an Art Director and Layout Artist from Johannesburg. She has a growing passion for the publishing industry and aspires to cultivate a distinctive career in the field. Her career began five years ago when she joined Essentials Magazine as a graphic design intern almost immediately after graduating […]
#LadyBoss Interview: “We use plastic waste materials to produce fashion accessories, handmade by our tailors with disabilities, whom we train and employ,” Juliet Namujju – Founder, Kimuli Fashionability.
Image credit: Juliet Namujju Entrepreneur, Juliet Namujju, is the Founder of Kimuli Fashionability – an eco-friendly fashion startup whose aim is to transform trash into fashion while employing people from a disadvantaged background. Kimuli Fashionability is an Ugandan fashion label upcycling plastic wastes while employing people with disabilities. It was born in SINA, the Social […]
#LLAInterview: “I became a beauty queen for the girls who look like me that are not represented,”Amini Bonane, Miss Black D.C USA
Image source: Amini Bonane Amini Bonane is a Congolese-American social entrepreneur, community organizer, women’s rights advocate, scholar, and pageant queen. Born in Kinshasa, D.R.C. her family immigrated to the United States in 1997, and she has lived in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area ever since. She has taken a leadership role from a young age being […]
#LLACareerQuickFive: “Be unapologetically ambitious!” Ruweida Salifu, Marketing and PR Manager, Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra
Image credit: Ruweida Salifu Ruweida Salifu is currently the Marketing and PR manager for Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra. She earned a B.Sc in Business Administration from Ashesi University College; and right after graduation, started a career as an account executive with Mindfull Agency. For three years, she drove business development initiatives forMindfull, after […]
#LadyBossQuickFive: “Entrepreneurship should revolve around creating solutions first and not making money,” Omobolanle Banwo, Founder, The Feamale Designer Movement & Geneza Brands”
Image credit: Omobolanle Banwo Omobolanle Banwo is a Brand Identity Designer & Design Advocate from Lagos, Nigeria. She helps brands tell compelling stories through creative designs. Much of her work is centred around helping small and medium businesses to create strong identities via good communication designs. Omobolanle is the Founder of The Female Designer […]