In 2011, Anifa Mvuemba posted a photo of a dress she’d made from fabric scraps. She probably wasn’t expecting the outcome when people responded. A year later, in 2012, she officially launched Hanifa, a ready-to-wear womenswear brand named in her own honor, designed from the ground up to celebrate the curves, power, and beauty of women of all sizes. She...
The most powerful women don’t just rise; they build pathways for others to rise, too. This Friday, March 6, the PAU Alumni Association, in collaboration with the Lagos Business School Alumni Association (LBSAA), convenes a powerful conversation for International Women’s Day 2026 in commemoration of the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD) themed Give to Gain: Leading with Purpose, Growing with...
As International Women’s Day approaches, the conversation around women in technology is louder than ever. But while many initiatives focus on the “girl child” or fresh graduates, one community is shining a massive spotlight on the most untapped demographic in the digital economy: mothers. This Saturday, March 7th, MumsWhoCode is hosting a highly anticipated, premium hybrid conference themed “Give to Gain:...
The National Film and Video Censors Board, NFVCB, has honoured renowned filmmaker and actress Funke Akindele with four awards for her box-office achievements. Akindele won the Box Office Champion Award (2020) for her blockbuster “Omo Ghetto.” The box office queen was also presented with the Audience Choice Award (2024/2025) for the film ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa,’ Box Office Champion (2024/2025) for ‘Everybody...
Oscar and Emmy-winning actress Viola Davis again reminded us of the power of her voice at the 2026 NAACP Image Awards held on Saturday, Feb 28. Taking to the stage after receiving the Chairman’s Award, Davis delivered a powerful speech on growth and resilience while also reflecting on her early childhood, from poverty to global success. ALSO READ: Viola Davis...
Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson has announced the release of her first book titled ‘YOU-berty,’ written for children aged 10 to 13. The book serves as a guide on puberty and personal development. Announcing it via her Instagram page on Thursday, Feb 26, she said, “I recently wrote a book on puberty for children ages 10–13—a heartfelt project designed to guide young...
Ex-NTA reporter and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State, Mọdele Sarafa-Yusuf, has formally declared her intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in the state. Announcing via her X handle on Thursday, the veteran said her intention was born out of a deep reflection. She wrote: Distinguished Leaders, Members, and Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC),...
Omoni Oboli is an award-winning actress, movie producer, and entrepreneur whose quest for excellence sets her apart from her peers. The beautiful mother of three boys is not only an inspiration to younger ladies but also to older women who yearn to know the secret behind her success. So, here are a few things every woman can learn from the...
Lupita Nyong’o has opened up about her silent battle with uterine fibroids. The 42-year-old actress revealed this on Wednesday, Feb 25, during an appearance on the Today Show, sharing that her fibroids had returned and that the biggest one was the size of an orange. Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that grow in or on the uterus, and while they are...
Award-winning singer Tiwa Savage has announced the launch of the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation, an initiative dedicated to empowering creatives in Nigeria. The 46-year-old singer announced on her social media platform on Wednesday, February 25, “After years of building globally… It’s time to build at home.” Introducing the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation. A new initiative dedicated to empowering emerging African...