“Being a female entrepreneur has taught me to focus on the positive” | Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Alexandria Alli

It’s the month of fashion at LLA and we’re delighted we had the opportunity to chat with Alexandra Alli, a trailblazing fashion entrepreneur. Alexandria Alli started her brand from scratch and today, her bags are retailed in over 100 stores. She shares the secrets to her success in our interview with her. Who is Alexandria... Read More

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July 30, 2016

‘Blogging takes a lot of time, consistency and follow through’ | Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Tosin Ajibade

As the Founder of one of Nigeria’s leading lifestyle blogs, Tosin is a great example of how women can turn their passion into thriving businesses. In addition to being a blogger, she is also a social media strategist; providing strategy for some well-known corporate and individual brands. She shares her plans for the future, and... Read More

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July 9, 2016

“The greatest gift that you can give yourself and others, is sharing your talent” – Leading Ladies Africa interviews Anie Akpe, Founder IBOM LLC and Innov8tiv

On her Twitter cover photo is an image that says “Be Your Own Hero,” a quote that gives remarkable insight to the sort of woman Anie Akpe is. Serial Entrepreneur, and Founder of Tech Enterprises; IBOM LLC, Innov8tiv, and Networq App, Nigerian-born Anie is not letting the presence of challenges keep her from achieving her... Read More

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June 25, 2016

‘Vitiligo is seen as anger of the gods, as a curse’ | Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Ogo Maduewesi

Every year, on June 25, the world celebrates World Vitiligo Day. For Ogo Maduewesi, commemorating the day symbolizes a life-long journey in creating awareness for this skincare condition. In this interview, she shares how she discovered she had Vitiligo, why she is tireless in her quest in drumming up advocacy for the condition, and how... Read More

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June 12, 2016

Growing pap business into a thriving brand | Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Ijeoma Ndukwe-Egwuronu

Successful entrepreneurs are those who turn ordinary products or services into extraordinary brands, creating value for customers and their target audience. For Ijeoma, meeting the hygiene and convenience needs of mothers with a local staple proved to be an ingenious and inspired idea. Enjoy her interview and read about how she’s turning Bubez Pap into... Read More

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May 7, 2016

‘Leaving your comfort zone brings the most rewards’ | Leading Ladies Africa interviews Sika Osei

Bold, ambitious, driven, brilliant and multi-talented, Sika Osei, popularly known as a co-presenter of Studio 53 Extra, is determinedly leading the cavalcade of young African women in Television, Film and Media. She shares her very inspiring journey, some of the major milestones she’s achieved, and gives great insight as to why stepping out of the... Read More

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April 23, 2016

‘Get up, dress up and show up’ | Leading Ladies Africa interviews Chizor Malize, CEO of Brandzone

Chizor Malize is an internationally renowned Brand Expert, and one of the few Leading Ladies in the Marketing sector in Africa. After spending a good number of years with a leading financial institution as the Head of Corporate Communications, she took the big leap into becoming an entrepreneur. Speaking to her was all shades of... Read More

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March 21, 2016

Glory Edozien: How to make your relationship work

I know we are in March, but Love is in the air. Somehow, this month, I have found myself constantly talking about relationships- and believe it or not- it hasn’t been about break-ups, cheating men or anything negative. Rather, my conversations have been about the required steps to cultivate and nurture a loving relationship. Every... Read More

Discovery with Glory: 6 questions to ask before you get married

I love love…so I tend to always get quite excited anytime I am talking about relationships. On today’s edition of Discovery, I am sharing 6 questions you should be asking your partner before you tie the knot. As much as I am a love bird and spend half of my time blowing heart shaped bubbles... Read More

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March 8, 2016

‘Arunma Oteh, Tara Fela-Durotoye, Yasmine Belo-Osagie & more | These are Nigeria’s 100 Most Inspiring Women – #YWomen100 #LLA100Women

In its quest to inspire a generation of women to do greater things in diverse fields of endeavour, Y!/YNaija.com, in partnership with Leading Ladies Africa project brings you Nigeria’s 100 Most Influential Women – #YWomen100. In its second year, this list spotlights women who have made incredible strides in their personal and professional lives – overcoming... Read More

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February 25, 2016

Lara Kudayisi-Emeralds: 7 signs you’re dating an ‘Up Nepa’ lover

Sometimes, you encounter people whom you click with instantly and you just can’t seem to have enough of them. You kick off on a high note and at some point, the relationship is at a low. Today, he/she is declaring love and tomorrow they are not picking your calls. But they just show up again... Read More

February 24, 2016

Glory Edozien: 7 ways to create personal joy

A lot of us think the only times we can be joyful is when something good happens to us- our prayers get answered or a reason to celebrate arrives. While these situations contribute to us being joyful, it certainly isn’t the full picture. I believe being joyful is an intentional effort, not something that just... Read More

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February 20, 2016

‘I’m a confident, modern day African woman’ | Leading Ladies Africa interviews Peace Hyde

Today, Peace Hyde is a globally recognized media personality and showbiz impresario; deeply involved in social impact activities and creating sustainable structures for children’s education in Africa. But for this beautiful, intelligent, and grounded woman, the road to success hasn’t always been smooth and easy; it has come with its own peculiar challenges of striving... Read More

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February 17, 2016

Glory Edozien: 6 easy steps to finding your purpose in life

A few years ago I’d watch on in envy as my friends talked about doing jobs or working in sectors they loved. I wondered why I seemed not to get the same sort of excitement or fulfillment in my own life. Today, things are a little different. I wake up in the middle of the... Read More

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February 13, 2016

‘There is no overnight success’ | Leading Ladies Africa interviews Omilola Oshikoya

Everything about Omilola speaks of depth, awareness, deep-rooted knowledge and a certainty grounded in faith. There is nothing wishy-washy or contrived about her as she shares her experience as Africa’s Premier Wealth Coach. She chats with Francesca Uriri on what made her start her business, why more women are taking charge of their financial futures,... Read More

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February 6, 2016

‘All my businesses stem from love’ | Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Samiah Oyekan-Ahmed

If there is a clear-cut description for who a serial entrepreneur is; then Samiah Oyekan-Ahmed, founder/CEO of three different, thriving businesses is the best fit. Starting out, her businesses was first about passion, then about meeting obvious gaps in the market, then about customer satisfaction. This absolutely inspiring woman, chats with Francesca Uriri and talks... Read More

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February 4, 2016

Adesuwa Onyenokwe reveals how her mother, siblings were diagnosed with cancer (READ)

Today (February 4) is world cancer day and one of the first things I read this morning was of a possible cure! And guess from where? One woman and two men have performed an experiment that saw the active ingredient in a simple malaria drug, Artesunate, killing 100% cancer properties in a tissue taken out... Read More

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January 23, 2016

“Everyone’s level of greatness is unique to who they are” – Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Yetunde Odugbesan-Omede

There doesn’t quite exist a simple way to describe Yetunde. In a time where being a multi-dimensional woman is seen as difficult, she does it with style and aplomb – successfully wearing many hats at the same time. She talks with Francesca Uriri, and shares why it’s important for women to lead with confidence, to... Read More

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January 20, 2016

The Inspire Series with Glory Edozien: My top 5 resolutions for 2016 (WATCH)

Happy New Year! I hope 2016 brings all your dreams to life! It’s been an exciting January and I can’t wait to share all that we have planned at Inspiredbyglory.com. But in the meantime, how are those resolutions coming along? I know January is usually the time where we begin to frame our goals, ambitions... Read More

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December 31, 2015

Leslie Kasumba: I have courage that I didn’t know existed within me (30 Days of Gratitude)

When I was first asked to write this piece I really didn’t know where to start. I guess because the year in review 2015 was meant to be the year where everything changed in my life – for the better. I did everything right; from fasting at the beginning of the year, to tithing. I... Read More

December 30, 2015

Tampiri Akemu: I’m grateful for disappointments and hard lessons learned (30 Days of Gratitude)

My first thoughts in writing this piece was to reflect on the difficult moments of 2015, quickly, and repentantly I looked back at God’s Grace throughout my life’s journey and reminded myself there is always something, someone, some blessing to be grateful for. Gratitude should be an everyday mantra! Every day, I wake up with a... Read More

December 29, 2015

Glory Edozien: 2015 taught me to replace impatience with strategy (30 Days of Gratitude)

What I’m grateful for For life, family, second, third, fourth and fifth chances and most importantly for the voice in my heart that keeps reminding me that one day everything will make sense. Lessons I have learned This year I learnt that my yearnings are valid. That being afraid was normal. I learnt to give... Read More

December 28, 2015

Chizoba Okpala-Atsu: Grateful for marriage, motherhood and a thriving business (30 Days of Gratitude)

Entrepreneurship is a lot tougher than it looks and I have the utmost respect for every business owner I come across. It is a hectic job in a tough business environment but that is our world. So, I am grateful for a great team who have always put it the energy, time and dedication to... Read More

December 27, 2015

Ijeoma Okeagu: 2015 taught me a lot about love and loving (30 Days of Gratitude)

I am Big on Love. When I say this people’s minds immediately go to romantic love. Man – woman, butterflies in your tummy love. But when I talk about love I am talking about love in its entirety. Love between man and woman, spouses, parent and child, siblings, friends, neighbours and even the love that... Read More

December 26, 2015

Regina Honu: I ended 2015 marrying the love of my life (30 days of Gratitude)

In 2014 I went from a local entrepreneur working quietly to bring change in my community to an international brand. I was not prepared for all the media attention but I rose to the occasion. In 2015 I was nervous when the year started since the bar had been raised so high in 2014. I... Read More

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December 23, 2015

Omilola Oshikoya: Be bold, take risks and embrace challenges (30 Days of Gratitude)

2015. A year filled with highs, lows and in-betweens. The year started with an incredible high, with the birth of my son. A son I had longed for. An answer to prayer over and above my expectations. Then towards the middle of the year, the most painful lows. My ex-boss, an amazing and jovial person died... Read More

December 22, 2015

Naomi Lucas: Lessons for the reluctant entrepreneur (30 Days of Gratitude)

Because you see, I understand where you are; what you’re dealing with. How you keep second-guessing yourself and wondering if you should go back to paid employment where it’s safe and predictable. I wish I could tell you there’s a capsule you can swallow to recalibrate your philosophy. I wish there was a way to... Read More

December 21, 2015

Ifeoma Areh: I’m grateful for love, faith and lessons (30 Days of Gratitude)

What am I grateful for? 2015 has been an incredibly INTERESTING year for me as a woman, a wife, a mother and a business person. I’m grateful first for my family; my husband and 3 kids. I am not characteristically a mushy female but this year I have learnt more about the elasticity of the... Read More

December 20, 2015

Glowreeyah Braimah: Through the peaks and lows, lessons have been learned (30 Days of Gratitude)

It’s time. Time has come for me again. Time. Time is a gift, a measuring-scale, an x-ray, an assessor. Time. Every birthday, every anniversary, every commemoration, every remembrance, etc serves as a tool of time to provide a rare opportunity to initiate or to end, to remember or to forget, to gravitate towards or to... Read More

December 19, 2015

Chioma Chuka: God loved me in spite of myself (30 Days of Gratitude)

When I accepted to write for this series, my excitement was immediately replaced with confusion. Was the question to respond to ‘what I’m grateful for’ or what I’m not grateful for? If I was to recount the blessings I’ve received this year, the punishment and evils I’ve been spared, would I be able to pause... Read More

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“Being a female entrepreneur has taught me to focus on the positive” | Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Alexandria Alli

‘Blogging takes a lot of time, consistency and follow through’ | Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Tosin Ajibade

“The greatest gift that you can give yourself and others, is sharing your talent” – Leading Ladies Africa interviews Anie Akpe, Founder IBOM LLC and Innov8tiv

‘Vitiligo is seen as anger of the gods, as a curse’ | Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Ogo Maduewesi

Growing pap business into a thriving brand | Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Ijeoma Ndukwe-Egwuronu

‘Leaving your comfort zone brings the most rewards’ | Leading Ladies Africa interviews Sika Osei

‘Get up, dress up and show up’ | Leading Ladies Africa interviews Chizor Malize, CEO of Brandzone

Glory Edozien: How to make your relationship work

Discovery with Glory: 6 questions to ask before you get married

‘Arunma Oteh, Tara Fela-Durotoye, Yasmine Belo-Osagie & more | These are Nigeria’s 100 Most Inspiring Women – #YWomen100 #LLA100Women

Lara Kudayisi-Emeralds: 7 signs you’re dating an ‘Up Nepa’ lover

Glory Edozien: 7 ways to create personal joy

‘I’m a confident, modern day African woman’ | Leading Ladies Africa interviews Peace Hyde

Glory Edozien: 6 easy steps to finding your purpose in life

‘There is no overnight success’ | Leading Ladies Africa interviews Omilola Oshikoya

‘All my businesses stem from love’ | Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Samiah Oyekan-Ahmed

Adesuwa Onyenokwe reveals how her mother, siblings were diagnosed with cancer (READ)

“Everyone’s level of greatness is unique to who they are” – Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Yetunde Odugbesan-Omede

The Inspire Series with Glory Edozien: My top 5 resolutions for 2016 (WATCH)

Leslie Kasumba: I have courage that I didn’t know existed within me (30 Days of Gratitude)

Tampiri Akemu: I’m grateful for disappointments and hard lessons learned (30 Days of Gratitude)

Glory Edozien: 2015 taught me to replace impatience with strategy (30 Days of Gratitude)

Chizoba Okpala-Atsu: Grateful for marriage, motherhood and a thriving business (30 Days of Gratitude)

Ijeoma Okeagu: 2015 taught me a lot about love and loving (30 Days of Gratitude)

Regina Honu: I ended 2015 marrying the love of my life (30 days of Gratitude)

Omilola Oshikoya: Be bold, take risks and embrace challenges (30 Days of Gratitude)

Naomi Lucas: Lessons for the reluctant entrepreneur (30 Days of Gratitude)

Ifeoma Areh: I’m grateful for love, faith and lessons (30 Days of Gratitude)

Glowreeyah Braimah: Through the peaks and lows, lessons have been learned (30 Days of Gratitude)

Chioma Chuka: God loved me in spite of myself (30 Days of Gratitude)

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