One of the things I love about living in Nigeria is the possibilities. Opportunities are being created everyday and the market space for innovation and creativity is ripe for the plucking. The only thing missing sometimes are the foot steps to guide us. Yes, we may have role models, but their experience is sometimes a bit out of reach when…
The statement ‘Africa Rising’ isn’t a joke- at least not if African women have anything to say about it. African women are determined to be part of our great continent’s growth story and are doing all they can to create positive impact on the ground! From South Africa, Kenya, Cameroon to Nigeria, Senegal and Eritrea, African women are raising their voices…
If there is any skill a woman needs to learn it is how to make and manage the money she earns! That’s why we are SERIOUSLY CRUSHING on our #WCW today Arese Ugwu. A woman after our own heart, who has turned her life’s passion into a ministry! We LOVE IT! Arese holds an M.S.C in Economic Development from University…
‘Empowered Women empower women’ She Leads Africa has been on our radar for a few months. Not just because of their highly successful Entrepreneur showcase held last year. In case you missed it, She Leads Africa created a business pitch competition which gave 10 exceptional young female entrepreneurs, doing business in Africa, the opportunity to pitch their businesses to a…
We just LOVE it when Nigerian women are recognized as change instigators. Women standing up and making a difference in their communities. These women aren’t complainers…they are doers…and we LOVE IT (did we say that already?)….What we LOVE most about this list is the diversity of women and sectors included…from entrepreneurship to health and even activism these women are truly…
By Timehin Adegbeye We are still walking on clouds from the positive feedback we received from the #redefiningbeauty event. The best thing about the event was the feeling of comradery and shared emotions in the room. Many of our guests have been writing of their experiences from the event. Here’s one by the awesome Timehin Adegbeye…..you can read this and much…
Have you ever felt like life circumstances were keeping you from reaching your full potential? Or felt completely depressed because everyone around you seems to be doing better, geting promoted and being seen at the right place? We spotted this post on our co-inspirator Wana Udobang’s Instagram page. Her post recaps her story of solely financing her university degree, saving…
By Wana Udobang Is ‘Healthy’ the New Pseudonym? It has been two years since my intervention. A lot has changed and I admit rehab never felt so good. I call it an intervention because as far as I’m concerned, that was what it was. Ok so maybe it wasn’t as drastic as my whole family getting on the next available…
Our co-conspirator, Wana Udobang recently helped launch Jumia’s Plus Size range. The range shows a versatility of styles and colours for the curvier woman and we love it. But what we love more is Wana’s confidence. Women come in all shapes and sizes, small, not so small, tall, slim, dark, light and a lot of in-betweens. We need more labels…
Some friendships are eternal. When I met Wana Udobang 4 years ago, I never thought our friendship would blossom into something quite so special. I always say everyone needs a friend like Wana, open and honest, able to cut through the noise of the world and get through to your heart (off course it also helps that her cooking skills…
