The concept of influence is highly arguable, especially in an era where a burgeoning social media-controlled global society has led to the rise of a new category of virtual influencers. As traditionally defined, an influential person “is someone who has an impact on or shapes how people act or how things occur.” As a sequel …
Author, publisher and actress Moky Makura joins Ladybrille alum Thami Ngubeni to discuss authentic leadership. Moky Makura is a Nigerian-born South African actress and presenter best known for her presenting on the news and actuality show Carte Blanche, and for her starring role as Folake Abayomi on the drama series Jacob’s Cross. Makura was born …
While Nigeria and Africa’s contemporary music industry and music is gaining momentum and recognition the world over, there is no denying the adoption of highly sexualized and mysoginistic music style commonly found in the West. Spinlet, a music streaming company established in Finland in 2006, with offices in San Francisco, California, Lagos, Nigeria and Capetown, …
SME100 is an organization that aims to stimulate entrepreneurship among young Africans. The organization identifies and supports entrepreneurs, enabling communities to reap the transformational benefits of small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) participation in the African economy. They also spotlight exemplary entrepreneurial models that can help improve the capacity of young entrepreneurs. Recognizing the importance …
Congratulations to Ladybrille Woman Alum Uche Pedro (nee Eze), founder of BellaNaija.com, for making the list of Ventures Africa’s Most Influential Nigerian CEOs in 2015. Excerpt from the feature: “Uchenna Pedro, is the founder of BellaNaija, an online fashion, lifestyle and entertainment blog to celebrate Africans. She is also the CEO of BainStone Limited, a new-media …