19 African Women Leading The Global AI Transformation
Artificial Intelligence may be built on codes and datasets, but its impact is deeply human. A growing league of African women is making sure that impact is purposeful and just. They are not sitting back as algorithms are written elsewhere and exported wholesale to the continent. They are inside the labs, the policy rooms, the […]
The Baby Lounge and Caring Africa Host Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in Theme, “Stories She Carries”
In an unforgettable gathering of truth, laughter, and shared humanity, The Baby Lounge, in partnership with Caring Africa, welcomed award-winning writer and global icon Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie for an intimate conversation themed “Stories She Carries.” The event created an atmosphere that felt less like a formal engagement and more like sitting together in her […]
Faith-Based Violence Is Not Faith. It’s Femicide: A Timeline of Religious-Based Violence in Africa
In 2011, Jostina Sangweni, a 59-year-old woman living with schizophrenia, was dragged from her home in South Africa. Her neighbors accused her of witchcraft. They beat her, tied her up, and burned her alive. Just over a decade later, in 2022, a 22-year-old Nigerian student named Deborah Samuel was stoned to death by her classmates. […]
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 […]
What Kind of Leader Are You? 7 Leadership Styles That Create Impact
Picture this: You’re 10 years old, and you hear your mother’s car pulling into the compound. The house is a mess, your younger siblings are scattered around watching TV, and you know trouble is coming. In the next five minutes, you’ve assigned tasks to your siblings and somehow transformed chaos into order before your mother […]
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 […]
Can Domestic Expectations Quietly Undermine a Woman’s Leadership Potential?
What really happens when the weight of home expectations meets a woman’s leadership ambitions? Can both truly thrive side by side, or does one eventually give way? Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie once put it beautifully (and bluntly): “Gender roles are so deeply conditioned in us that we will often follow them even when they chafe […]
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 […]
Weza Solange Sibiya: A Journey of Faith, Purpose, and Powering African Leadership
From radio airwaves to regional diplomacy, Weza Solange is a powerful force using faith, purpose, and presence to shape a new era of African leadership. Rooted in her belief that true leadership begins with service, Weza has carved a unique path—blending her media background with deep advocacy work to amplify African voices, empower women, and […]
Toyosi Etim-Effiong Pays Courtesy Visit to Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, Ahead of “That Good International Festival”
Toyosi Etim-Effiong, Founder of That Good Media and Convener of That Good International Festival, paid a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, to formally seek the support and endorsement of the Ministry for the upcoming Creative Industry celebration, scheduled to take place on December 12, 2025, […]