We know industries like sports, finance and technology are male-dominated… but it’s always surprising to me that even what we think of as female fields like fashion, beauty and magazines also have more men at the top. After all only 25 women CEO’s lead Fortune 500 companies today, just 22% women comprise global parliaments… and the numbers …
A Family Affair: Deola Sagoe & Clan Featured on AlJazeera’s #MyNigeria Series
“Nigerian fashion has broken out, gracing the catwalks of New York, Johannesburg and Monaco. My Nigeria is filled with beautiful things as well as things that may be perceived as ugly. It is a land with potential. Deola Sagoe was one of the designers who led this Nigerian fashion expansion. The House Of Deola Sagoe …
Video: Watch all the Top Sessions at the New York Forum Africa 2015 @NYForum
Give me a Job The New York Forum was conceived out of a conviction that the business world is at a crucial crossroads. It is imperative to send a strong message of optimism about the future of the global economy, work to redefine corporate governance, create long-term value and reinvent business models by bringing together …
LIVE STREAM: ‘African Brain Trust,’ a Year in Review – Rep. Karen Bass, National Security Advisor Susan Rice, Director Tom Frieden to Headline
WASHINGTON, DC—As part of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference, Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) will host the annual “Africa BrainTrust” featuring a keynote address from U.S. National Security Advisor Susan Rice. In addition, a panel with Dr. Tom Frieden, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will examine the state of …
Estée Lauder Launches in Nigeria
Estée Lauder, a cosmetic brand under Estée Lauder Companies, an American manufacturer and marketer of high-end skincare, makeup, fragrance and hair care products, made its official debut in Nigeria on September 3rd, 2015. Brand representatives held a press conference at the Wheatbaker hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos to introduce the company, and its product offerings that it …