Boldness Meets Legacy: The Bold Woman and Bold Future Awards Finalists of 2025
Once upon a time, “boldness” was mistaken for being louder than the rest. But these women remind us that boldness can also be quieter, deeper and involves the courage to walk away from comfort, to build when resources are scarce and to dream when the world calls your vision impossible. It’s Remi Martins-Johnson, Founder, Texture […]
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 […]
5 Leadership Tips for Women in Finance from Industry Experts at the Women in Finance Breakfast Forum
The #WomenInFinanceBreakfastForum was THE place to be. A powerhouse room filled with ambitious women ready to break barriers and climb that corporate ladder in finance. There were game-changing insights from industry leaders who have been there, done that, and paved the way. And guess what? Every woman walked away with actionable strategies to reach that […]
Meet The Women Teaching Africans How to Build Wealth On The LLA 100 Women In Finance List
Wealth isn’t just about making money—it’s about knowing what to do with it. And while financial literacy isn’t taught in most schools, these women are stepping up to bridge the gap. Through books, social media, communities, fintech platforms, and coaching, they are demystifying wealth-building and helping Africans take control of their financial futures. Meet the […]
Dr. Adaeze Udensi: Climbing The Ladder in Heels—What Comes Next After IWD?
Every year, International Women’s Day brings a surge of energy, powerful conversations, bold declarations, and renewed commitments to gender equality. But now that the hashtags have faded and the events have wrapped up, I find myself asking the same question: What happens next? In my journey through the corporate and financial world, I have learned […]
Susan Adeyeye Reminds Us That Girls Deserve Better Than Period Poverty
No Pads, No Progress: Girls Deserve Better than Period Poverty By Susan Adeyeye, Social Impact Director, Dear Ambitious Girl As the daughter of Nigerian immigrants, I’ve witnessed firsthand the privilege of access and resources young women often enjoy abroad. Yet, across the ocean, millions of girls face a reality shaped by an unavoidable biological process—period […]
Special Feature: Spotlighting Women of The LLA Community!
2024 has been a year that soared to breathtaking highs and tumbled through moments that tested every ounce of our resolve. But through it all, one truth stood unshaken—the power and resilience of African women. They held the line. They pushed boundaries. They refused to let dreams of gender equity remain just that—dreams. It wasn’t […]
“There is a sense of real power when a leader can come from a more human perspective.” — Tanisha Colon-Bibb for Career Quick Five
Tanisha Colon-Bibb is a seasoned Communications creative, talent manager and founder of The Rebelle Group. Tanisha has over a decade of experience, renowned for her visionary approach in cultivating and enhancing public-facing brands and campaigns. Fuelled by her rebellious spirit and unwavering passion for entrepreneurialism in 2012 she founded the first subsidiary in the Rebelle […]
Dr Adaora Offor Fulfils Promise with Touch-A-Life Housing Initiative
On 24th November 2024, Dr Adaora Offor, supported by her husband, Sir Dr Emeka Offor, brought hope to widows in Oraifite, Ekwusigo LGA, Anambra State, by fulfilling a promise she made a year ago. The completion of phase three of the Touch-A-Life Housing Initiative saw ten widows receive the keys to beautifully constructed, fully furnished […]
15 African Female Leaders Catalyzing Change Through Social Impact
In a year defined by unprecedented global challenges and transformative social movements, Africa’s women leaders have emerged not just as respondents to change, but as its architects. Our curated list of 15 Changemaker Leaders spotlights women who refuse to accept the world as it is, instead reshaping it through strategic compassion, bold vision, and unwavering […]