Inspiring and empowering women to live their best lives
The statement: “A rare combination of beauty and brains” is not a compliment. When I read that statement, all I hear is you reiterating an insulting and damaging stereotype targeted against women, which says...
One of the unfortunate things about being a woman in Nigeria is how other people tell you how to live your life. It’s like you are not the owner of your life with the...
Chioma Madueke, CEO MADU labels doesn’t feel weird making men’s shoes. She is always indescribably joyful getting money from making and selling men’s shoes. Even when people tell her demeaning words because of her business,...
French journalist who ignorantly asked famous Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie if there are bookshops in Nigeria got more than she bargained for. She didn’t know Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is the Queen of clap...
Bolanle Olukanni is a TV presenter popularly known for hosting ‘Moments with Mo’ on DSTV and Project Fame West Africa. She is also a documentary film maker and founder, God’s Wives Foundation. Bolanle Olukanni...
If you call Achenyo Idachaba a wonder woman, you won’t be wrong. She weaves useful products from invasive aquatic weeds. She was born in the US to Nigerian parents and spent her formative years...
The story of women is so important to Ifeoma Fafunwa because Nigeria needs women in terms of their involvement in nation building. But Ifeoma Fafunwa is not happy because unfortunately, women are not effective....
The girl child faces many challenges in Africa. From families who see them as liabilities instead of assets to societies who don’t appreciate their talents and abilities because of their gender. In many African...
Swaady Martin-Leke prides herself as a custodian of Africa’s rich culture and history. This Ivorian entrepreneur creates luxury products using the continent’s natural resources, produced by African artisans. After an eventful, high flying 11-year career...
Actress Dakore Egbuson-Akande is one of the best actresses in Nigeria. She has shared her thoughts on Gender Equality in Nigeria. It is always interesting to know what famous women think about the issues...
