LLA Spotlight with Patricia Zanella: The UpGreyed Her Winner Making Menstrual Access Sustainable
Patricia Zanella is a changemaker, eco-entrepreneur and the winner of Gre’s UpGreyed Her $4,000 grant! Hailing from São Paulo, Brazil, Patricia is a gender and climate justice activist, social entrepreneur, and co-founder of Ecociclo Brasil, the company behind Brazil’s first 100% biodegradable sanitary pads. Her journey with EcoCiclo began when she saw, firsthand, how menstrual […]
Iris Mwanza For LLA Spotlight: Fiction Meets Advocacy In ‘The Lion’s Den’
Meet Dr. Iris Mwanza, the multifaceted author, lawyer, and gender equality advocate whose debut legal thriller “The Lion’s Den” was longlisted for the prestigious Center for Fiction First Novel Prize. Born and raised in Zambia, with an impressive academic background including degrees from Johns Hopkins, Cornell University, and the University of Zambia, Iris has […]
Nora Awolowo: The Award-Winning Filmmaker and Visual Storyteller Shaping African Narratives Globally
Meet our #LLASpotlight for April: Nora Awolowo, an award-winning filmmaker has carved a bold path in visual storytelling, redefining the Nigerian film industry with her keen eye for impactful narratives. As a self-taught filmmaker, she has turned curiosity into mastery, working on projects with Netflix, Guinness, Disney x NatGeo, and more. In our #LLASpotlight, she […]
Uyanda Sibiya: Creating Opportunities For Marginalized Communities
Meet our #LLASpotlight for March: Uyanda Mbuli the fearless advocate whose 28-year journey in philanthropy has evolved into a powerful mission of inclusion and accessibility for South Africa’s Deaf community. With unwavering commitment through her Uyanda Mbuli Youth Empowerment Project, she has transformed from creating education and employment opportunities for marginalized youth to becoming a […]
Ojinika Obiekwe: The Visionary Storyteller Amplifying African Authenticity
Meet our #LLASpotlight for February: Ojinika Obiekwe, the dynamic Nigerian journalist who transformed from a shy college student into a powerhouse media personality interviewing some of the biggest names in entertainment. With a journey that began in newspaper aspirations and evolved through a professor’s prescient encouragement, Ojinika has blazed her own trail in international media […]
Tisa Chigaga: The Bold Filmmaker Challenging Gender Norms Through Fearless Storytelling
Meet Tisa Chigaga, a Zambian biochemist and economist turned filmmaker whose journey from science labs to film sets is nothing short of inspiring. With acclaimed works like Frieda (2022) and the upcoming Bride of Zambia (2024), Tisa brings a unique perspective to storytelling, seamlessly blending intellect and creativity. In this interview, Tisa shares the powerful […]
LLA Spotlight Features Lucy Quist, the first Ghanaian woman to head a multinational telecommunications
Lucy Quist is a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley serving as the Global Head of Firm Resilience. She is the author of the book, ‘The Bold New Normal’. She is a thought leader and the first Ghanaian woman to head a multinational telecommunications company as the former CEO of Airtel Ghana. She is […]