5 Inspiring African Women under 40 you should know
At LLA, we believe that Africa is rising and so are its women, today’s list features impeccable and amazing African women who have strived against all odds and turned their careers, tragedies, failures and life into a daily source of inspiration, for the younger generation to tap from. Luvvie Ajayi Luvvie Ajayi is a Nigerian author, speaker, […]
#WomenWeLove Why we love Jumoke Adenowo.
Olajumoke Olufunmilola Adenowo is an award-winning Nigerian architect, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, as well as a speaker, radio host, and author. She is the founder of the boutique architecture and interior design firm AD Consulting, based in Lagos, Nigeria. CNN described her as “Africa’s Starchitect” and The Guardian (Nigeria) has described her as “the face of Architecture in Nigeria”. I’d like to believe […]
6 Lessons we learnt from Adesuwa Onyenokwe’s King Woman interview
Adesuwa Onyenokwe is the Editor In Chief of Today’s Woman Magazine. Her King Woman interview with Kemi Adetiba was nothing short of powerful and inspiring, with heartfelt comments coming in from all over the world. Here are 6 things we learnt about life, happiness, God, career and marriage, from Adesuwa Onyenokwe’s King Woman interview. Money doesn’t define […]
Stephanie Coker Aderinokun Shows us how to rock the ‘’Girl Next Door Look’’ like a Boss.
When you hear the term “Girl next door”, what comes to your mind? I’ve herd many people define “the girl next door” as an averagely beautiful girl no one ever seems to notice. But for the sake of this article, I’d like to define her as the extremely beautiful and down to earth girl that […]
#RunningInHeels: If you love your customers, you will treat them right at all times. 5 other things the entrepreneur can learn from Stephanie Obi’s Lady Boss interview.
It is a breath of fresh air to see women who are genuinely passionate about helping other women grow, and Stephanie Obi is one of those amazing queens that teaches us a priceless lesson with her business, “we rise by lifting others” Stephanie has built a community of women who are not only financially independent, […]
Dr. Ashanti Johnson is the first African-American woman to graduate with a doctorate in oceanography from Texas A&M University
Ashanti Johnson is an American geochemist and chemical oceanographer. She is one of the first female African American chemical oceanographers and the first African American to earn a doctoral degree in oceanography from Texas A&M University. Her areas of research specialization include aquatic radiogeochemistry, professional development of students, and science and engineering diversity-focused initiatives. Her aquatic radiogeochemistry research activities focus on […]
Why Judy Dlamini is the ultimate SHEro
Judy Dlamini is the founder and CEO of the Mbekani Group. She’s former Chairman of Aspen Pharmacare Limited a JSE-listed South African pharmaceutical manufacturer with an extensive global presence. The Mbekani group has been in business for 21 years and counting now. Judy has received a number of awards including, the African Economy Builder Lifetime Achiever […]
‘’The only thing limiting your business is you, what you think will manifest’’ and 5 other things we learnt from Just Ibe’s Lady Boss interview.
Just Ibe is an Entrepreneur whose business is focused on helping other businesses identify problems in their business and creating solutions aimed at producing more profit and creating a balance. In our Lady Boss interview with Just Ibe, we learnt that the only thing limiting your business is you, and whatever you think will manifest. […]
5 ways to support female entrepreneurs this year.
It’s important to be supportive and understanding of the change-maker or startup founder in your life. You might not understand their reasoning or passion, but remember, your response to their work goes a long way. Here are a few things to remember as you interact with your entrepreneurial, innovative family member or friend or even neighbor. […]
“Be determined and persistent in going after what you want.” LLA speaks to CNN’s Stephanie Busari
For Stephanie Busari moving back to Nigeria was a big bold bet predicated upon her passion for telling authentic African stories, and her role as CNN’s Supervising Producer for Africa. In our first interview for 2018, Stephanie takes us through her journey to becoming an internationally renowned journalist, the way society is impacted by news […]