In the heart of Rwanda, a vibrant fusion of tradition and modernity comes to life through the exquisite creations of Teta Isibo, the CEO and founder of Inzuki Designs. Specializing in handmade jewelry, accessories, and interior decor crafted from local materials, Inzuki Designs embodies the spirit of African ingenuity and contemporary flair. Teta Isibo’s journey from a career in […]
In a world where beauty standards often feel rigid and exclusive, Courtney Adeleye is on a mission to redefine the narrative. From her beginnings as a nurse with a passion for promoting healthier lifestyles to becoming the visionary founder of a multi-million-dollar haircare empire, Adeleye’s journey is a testament to resilience, innovation, and the power of authenticity. Born and […]
In the bustling streets of Lagos, there’s a sweet aroma lingering in the air, leading straight to the doorstep of Fastizers, a confectionery powerhouse that’s taken the industry by storm. At its helm is the visionary entrepreneur, Debby Lawson, whose journey from kitchen hobbyist to business tycoon is as inspiring as it is remarkable. Fastizers wasn’t built overnight. In […]
The challenges the black woman faces in the United Kingdom presents a gigantic mountain that needs more hands on deck she can be able to raise herself in decision-making positions. The average black woman is ‘disappearing’ from the workforce which is predominantly apexed by the male folks. It is even more worrisome that up to 20,000 black women are […]
Facing a seeming crisis in sponsoring young girls alongside a group of friends back in the day, Selma Ndi knew she had to reinvent the wheel to meet the times and seasons evolving right under her nose. Her group of friends had pulled out of sustaining the group’s volunteering services of assisting young girls become fashion designers and hairdressers […]
In the rich tapestry of Ghana’s cultural heritage, one name stands out as a pioneer, a visionary whose lens not only captured moments but also preserved history for generations to come. Felicia Ewuraesi Abban, nee Ansah, holds the esteemed title of Ghana’s first professional female photographer, a trailblazer whose passion for her craft transcended gender barriers and societal expectations. […]
Considering that about 36% of women are financially excluded as against a mere 24% of men according to EFINA’s 2019 assessment of women’s financial inclusion, one would wonder how much the society as a whole stands to benefit if more women were financially included. The popular saying that educated women will in turn become the foundation of an informed […]
The list of challenges women must have faced during the apartheid season in South Africa would have been endless. It was a double edged sword – facing being owned in a man’s world to being regarded as a second fiddle, if at all – that pierced the women’s core at will. Countless women may have been denied successes just […]
For any entrepreneur looking to build a formidable foundational in inspiring the next generation of agripreneurs, the challenges ahead would prove too insurmountable upon first glance. The sector is one that relies extant forces from the farmers’ farmlands to the consumers’ table. Other factors worth considering involves funding and government policies. These strigent measures pervading the Nigerian agriculture sector […]
Bernice Oyeleke, born in 1989, is a passionate educational leader, NGO founder and author, promoting deaf education in Nigeria. Becoming deaf as a SS1 teenager brought challenges to a young Bernice, having to face the uphill task of communicating with her peers, family and society at large. For someone of such a reserved nature, she was a person of […]
