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, […]
Zaron Names Sharon Ooja as Brand Ambassador in Powerful New Partnership
In a move that feels as nostalgic as it is iconic, Zaron Cosmetics proudly welcomes Sharon Ooja as its newest brand ambassador. The beloved Nigerian actress, media personality, and all-round beauty inspiration is now the official face of one of Africa’s most celebrated beauty and skincare brands. For Sharon, this partnership is more than a […]
Breaking the Leadership Ceiling: The barriers holding women back.
“If you empower a woman, you empower a community. When women lead, things change.” — Ngozi Okonjo‑Iweala, Director‑General, World Trade Organization And yet, even now, women are still being held back from leadership roles. There’s a glass ceiling everywhere, at work, in schools, in governance. And it’s not just personal limitations holding women back; it’s […]
Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori: The Creative Powerhouse Proving That Creativity and Purpose Can Go Hand in Hand.
Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori, popularly known as KieKie, has stepped into new territory with The Kiekie Unscripted Experience, a vibrant talent game show set to spotlight Nigeria’s next big stars. As an award-winning content creator, actress, and media entrepreneur, Kiekie has carved out a space for herself in the entertainment world. From her viral skits to sold […]
15 African Women Transforming the African Continent
Who is transforming Africa? The women who refuse to wait their turn.Africa has always had brilliance, courage, or vision. It has always had women who are not waiting for history to remember them, but shaping it in real time. These 15 women are doing just that, transforming how Africa works, thrives, and is seen by […]
LLA Interview: Oluwatobiloba Oguntoyinbo Is Helping African People With Cancer Live Better Lives
Oluwatobiloba Oguntoyinbo, is a cancer biologist and Founder of Synced Cancer Initiative, the Nigerian nonprofit making sure cancer is no longer a death sentence in Africa. After losing a loved one to cancer and witnessing firsthand how little was understood about the disease in underserved communities, Tobiloba chose to spring into action. Today, she’s bridging […]
Jessica Horn: Inside the Mind of Africa’s Leading Voice on Feminist Funding
How do you build the future while healing the past? Jessica Horn has spent two decades doing exactly that, pushing money, memory, and imagination toward liberation. From co-creating FRIDA and UHAI to leading Ford Foundation East Africa, Jessica has been at the forefront of feminist formations that challenge not just who gets funded, but […]
Dr. Lola Olukuewu is Making AI More Accessible Through The Bloom Academy For Artificial Intelligence (BAFAI)
Meet Dr. Lola Olukuewu, a serial entrepreneur, AI investor, founder of BAFAI (The Bloom Academy for AI), and the visionary making sure Africa doesn’t get left behind in the AI revolution. Across real estate and tech, Lola has built businesses do not just generate profit, but also possibility. But it was her curiosity (and concern) […]
#LLASpotlight Toks Aruoture: The Business Mogul Who Built UK’s Leading Luxury Nursery Brand With £50
Toks Aruoture turned £50, heartbreak, and a Google search into a luxury nursery empire that now calls Harrods home. Yes, that Harrods. When the 2008 recession stripped her family of everything, including their home, business, and savings, Toks was pregnant and starting over in a friend’s guest room in the UK. With no money to […]
LLA Interview: Inside Asmah Mansur-Williams’ Vision for African Branding And Creative Design
Meet Asmah Mansur-Williams, a multidisciplinary creative, design storyteller, and the visionary behind The Blackpepper Studio, a brand and experience studio reimagining how African brands show up in the world. With a background that spans photography, illustration, styling, and design, Asmah’s work goes beyond designing logos: she builds worlds. Her approach to branding is immersive, intentional, […]