Lead Out Loud With Precious Oluwaferanmi, The Founder Turning Confusion Into Clarity For Young Adults Across Nigeria
There is a particular kind of conference Precious Oluwaferanmi remembers from over a decade ago. She was a young student representing her school, recognized as one of the best dressed on the day, and in the room was Ambassador Dr Mrs Florence Ajimobi, the Former First Lady of Oyo State, speaking with a grace that […]
Leading Ladies Africa To Convene Women Leaders, Entrepreneurs, And Changemakers At The Gathering: Women In Leadership Forum
Abuja, Nigeria — Leading Ladies Africa (LLA), a pan-African platform dedicated to amplifying the voices, stories, and leadership of African women across sectors, today announced The Gathering: Women in Leadership Forum, a brand new flagship convening taking place on Saturday, June 20th, 2026, in Abuja, Nigeria. The Gathering is convened by Francesca Uriri, Founder and […]
Remembering Kanya King: A Force For Recognition, Representation, And Change
When Kanya King launched the MOBO Awards in 1996, she was not simply creating an awards show. She was challenging an entire industry. At a time when Black artists were shaping British culture through hip-hop, R&B, soul, reggae, gospel, and jazz, the recognition they received rarely reflected their influence. The talent was there. The audiences […]
Born in the Periphery, Building for the Planet: Karina Penha on Climate Justice, Black Women, and the Power of Showing Up
There are people who talk about change, and there are people who build it from the ground up — with their hands, their voices, and the full weight of where they come from. Karina Penha is the latter. Born in the Baixada Maranhense and raised in the periphery of Ribamar, Karina grew up surrounded by […]
The Art of Building on Your Own Terms: Ayobola Kekere-Ekun on Paper, Power, and the Business of Being a Visual Artist
There are careers, and then there are callings. For Ayobola Kekere-Ekun, the line between the two has never existed. Born and raised in Lagos and now living and working in South Africa, Ayobola is a contemporary visual artist whose intricate paper quilling work has travelled from the walls of ABSA Gallery in Johannesburg to Art021 […]
20 Women Entrepreneurs Transforming Abuja!
Abuja has always been a city of power but look beyond the ministries and the boardrooms, and you will find a quieter, equally consequential revolution unfolding, one built in kitchens, salons, clinics, farms, fashion houses, and hotel apartments across the capital. It is being led by women. Women who spotted gaps in the market and […]
LLA Spotlight With Cynthia Nyamai: The Journalist Who Decided Reporting Africa’s Story Was Not Enough
For more than two decades, Cynthia Nyamai has built a career at the intersection of media, leadership, communications, and influence. Widely recognized as one of Kenya’s most respected journalists and strategic communications experts, she has spent years shaping public conversations, advising leaders and institutions, and helping tell the stories that define Africa’s present and future. […]
9 Leadership Truths Marcia Ashong-Sam Is Teaching Us About Talent, Execution and What African Organisations Are Still Getting Wrong
Africa is often celebrated for its booming workforce but numbers alone have never built anything. Marcia reminds us that without leadership systems strong enough to channel all that human potential, a demographic dividend is just a demographic. The real question isn’t how many people we have. It’s who is leading them, and whether those leaders […]
Emelda Rufai: The Founder of Maison Valor On Soft Life, Intentional Living, and Why Your Bedroom Deserves Better
There is a question Emelda Rufai asked herself when she moved back to Nigeria that most people had never thought to ask: Why is it so hard to find bedding that actually feels luxurious? Not designer handbags or statement furniture for the living room, just good sheets, plush towels, the kind of bedroom that makes […]
Aïda Diouf Brings Together 17 African Women Leaders for “A Letter To My Younger Self,” a Groundbreaking New Book Inspiring Young Women Across Africa
Led by Aïda Diouf, named one of the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders of 2026, the “A Letter To My Younger Self” initiative is a groundbreaking publishing project in Africa, aimed at young women across the continent and its diaspora. The project takes the form of a bilingual book with a positive impact, bringing […]