“The economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) dominate most discussions on emerging markets, but attention is now turning to lesser known countries with attractive demographic profiles and high growth rates (Nigeria being one of them). Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer digital publication demystifying the image of Africans …
Rebranding Nigeria: Good People, Great Nation, Really? (Video)
In March 2009, President Umaru Yar’Adua unveiled a new logo and slogan as part of the administration’s efforts to rebrand the country’s image,globally. The slogan “Nigeria: Good People, Great Nation” has a nice ring to it, but the slogan in and of itself does not make the nation great; neither does it transform it into …
MOMO by Fati Asibuela, Five Years and Still Standing Strong!
If you think running a fashion business, or any business for that matter, is easy, think again. Nevertheless, inspite of the many challenges for Nigeria’s fashion entrepreneurs: lack of infrastructure, lack of business skills and government support, among others, a handful fashion entrepreneurs have managed to run successful businesses. Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is …
Cobhams Asuquo Represents Naija, Do you?
As part of Ladybrille Media Group, Inc.’s role as media sponsor for The Future Awards 2010, we will periodcially highlight some Nigerians whose works truly embody and “represent Naija.” Individuals who inspire us all to go that extra mile and be the best at what we do, regardless of the many obstacles life deals us. …
Maternity Wear for the Nigerian Pregnant Soon to Be Mom?
I recently got to thinking about the many friends of mine who have recently had babies. Some of them happen to be Nigerians and of course in my ever hyperactive mind, I could not help but think about what it would be like having a maternity wear for the Nigerian pregnant woman. Think about it …
Industry Moves: Chichi Nwoko Named Deputy Director of Marketing at Optima Media Group Nigeria
Nigeria (Naija) if you’ve never heard of Chinwendu Ofor-Nwoko better known as Chichi Nwoko, get ready to meet her! Connecticut based Nwoko prepares to move to Nigeria this year to take the reins as Deputy Director of Marketing at Optima Media Group (OMG). Her new position means she will oversee the company’s global and pan-African …