Dr.Kemi Dasilva Ibru: The Doctor Leading a Global Stand Against Gender-Based Violence
Some people treat medicine as a job. Dr. Kemi Dasilva-Ibru treats it as a mission, to heal, protect, and empower women and girls. As a specialist physician, public health expert, and founder of WARIF, she has spent over 25 years on the frontlines of gender-based violence, turning the pain she witnesses into action. What started […]
What It Took for Twin Sisters From a Refugee Camp to Build a Beauty Empire
Some stories begin with silver spoons Theirs began in a refugee camp, with determination, faith, and divine timing. Meet Feven and Helena Yohannes, the Sudanese twin sisters who turned struggle into style through their beauty brand, 2•4•1 Cosmetics. From saving coins at Wegmans to selling out on Oprah’s Favorite Things, twice their journey is […]
The Woman Who Refused Her Fate: 7 Lessons Mfonobong Ekpo Teaches us About Defying Every Odd
Life is a Restaurant. You Get to Place Your Order Just like walking into a restaurant where you choose from the menu, life presents you with endless possibilities. Mfon discovered that instead of accepting whatever was served, she could actively decide what she wanted from life. The question isn’t what life gives you, it’s […]
8 Legacy Lessons from Graça Machel: Proof That One Woman Can Shake Nations
In the annals of African leadership, few stories are as remarkable as that of Graça Machel, a woman who didn’t just witness history, but rewrote it across two nations and multiple continents. Picture this: A young girl born in rural Mozambique, 17 days after her father’s death, who would grow up to become the only […]
8 Things Tara Durotoye Teaches Us About Building a Business Legacy
Tara Fela-Durotoye is more than a beauty entrepreneur. She’s a pioneer who transformed Nigeria’s makeup industry, empowered thousands of women, and set the standard for impact-driven business in Africa. She found House of Tara in the late 90s and has become a role model for entrepreneurs across the continent, Tara’s journey offers timeless lessons on […]
7 Ways Vanessa Nakate is Leading Africa’s Climate Justice Movement
Ever heard of Vanessa Nakate? She is not just a climate activist, she is a fearless voice rewriting the story of Africa in the global climate movement! From standing alone with a placard in the streets of Kampala to becoming a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Vanessa’s journey shows what it means to turn passion into global […]
LLA Recommends: Merged Chapters by Olasubomi Sofowora
Life is full of transitions, moments when we’re forced to question who we are, what we want, and how we show up in the world. Merged Chapters by Olasubomi Sofowora is a deeply personal yet universally resonant book that speaks directly to these experiences. Olasubomi, a Strategic Brand Communications and Social Impact leader with a […]
How Nwabisa Mayema, Feven Tsehaye and Madji Sock, Are Using Businesses To Create Lasting Impact.
The achievements, impact and sacrifices of African women are woven into every major milestone on the continent, so much so that every August, South Africa pauses to honour them during Women’s Month. Africa has long been the home of powerful women – from Winnie Madikizela-Mandela to Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti and beyond – and a new generation […]