Afropolitan Chef with Yetunde Shorters premiers on RED TV
On Friday August 26, 2016, the Afropolitan Chef, a fresh and exciting cooking show will premiere online on REDTV. The show which will be hosted by the Miami based culinary ambassador to African Cuisine, Yetunde Shorters, will teach you how to use seemingly common African ingredients in unusual ways and even help you save time […]
From building a strong online brand to helping women succeed, Emma is ready to take over the world
Emma Tandoh is the founder of Outspoken Edge, a digital marketing and content development business that offers personalized e-marketing, social media and content marketing and web services for SMEs and women-led businesses across Africa. Outspoken Edge helps businesses establish a formidable online brand which creates conversations about their brand that lead to sales conversions. Emma started Outspoken […]
#LLAInterview: “I keep pushing myself so I will leave a mark…” Jokate Mwegelo, Founder Kidoti
Jokate Mwegelo is a former pageant winner who branched out into acting and later launched a lifestyle brand, Kidoti, to meet the beauty needs of women across Africa. In recognition of her success in the media and fashion industry, Jokate has won several awards and she is on the path to achieve even more. Be […]
15 African women you definitely need to follow on social media
African women are truly shattering glass ceilings and breaking the status quo in various industries from media to tech to philanthropy. These women are truly a great example to younger women in the continent and proof that we can do whatever we set our hearts to do. Betty Richoux and Ornella Mayassi Richoux is […]
This is Funlayo Alabi, the woman changing the lives of women through her multibillion dollar company
It is not news to hear CEOs say that the reason why they started their company and what motivates them to keep going is the discovery of a gap in the supply chain and their desire to fill it. This was Funlayo’s narrative when she started Sheer Radiance, a cosmetic company that focuses on improving […]
Abisola Owolawi is changing the face of communications and exceptional service delivery
Abisola is a young woman whose burning desire to help companies make the necessary shift from simply selling products to true customer experiences led her to start 30Watt Media. According to her, spending several years interviewing business leaders with Forbes Africa opened her eyes to see how much customer service was lacking, especially in Nigeria. […]
This is the story of Simone Biles, the most celebrated world champion gymnast at the Olympics
“I am not the next Usain Bolt or Micheal Phelps. I am the first Simone Biles.” 19 year old Simone Arianne Biles is an American artistic gymnast and currently the most decorated gold medalist in the world championship gymnastic history. Her smile and jaw dropping moves have overtime endeared her to millions of people around […]
#LLAInterview: “Every opportunity to learn is an opportunity to be greater.” Olatorera, Founder Dresmeoutlet.com
Olatorera is a woman with an impeccable track record and her commitment to excellent service delivery and innovation makes her stand out from the pack. She took a decision to become an entrepreneur when she was at the peak of her career at one of the world’s largest telecommunications company. She has some great words […]
Meet the lady who emptied her bank account to start a baby-food business.
When you talk about Leading Ladies in or from Africa, Agatha Achindu definitely makes the list. This is a woman who was inspired not by the drive to succeed or by awards or fortune, but by the sheer desire to see babies eat healthy, delicious yet affordable food. She remembered how her Nigerian mom always made […]
How a former refugee plans to become Somalia’s first female president
Fadumo Dayib is a woman on a mission and she is ready to risk her life to achieve her dreams. Once a Somali refugee, Fadumo has grand plans for her country as she runs to become Somalia’s first female president and she is undaunted by the odds that are against her. Having lived as a refugee […]