Tag: my voice matters
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Apply: The Thomson Reuters Foundation-Nokia Photo Award
DEADLINE: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 The Thomson Reuters Foundation and Nokia are inviting aspiring photographers and photojournalists to submit images capturing the many aspects of women’s empowerment around the world. This is an incredible opportunity to use pictures to spark positive debate on women’s rights, and to help foster social change. Photos will be judged by…
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Voices of African Women Entrepreneurs – I Am My Own Biggest Challenge
The AWP Network met with Ronke Lawal, Founder of RSL Management Services and business mentor at the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women. Lawal has served as a business mentor since June 2013. Her company, RSL Management Services specializes in marketing, brand development, and PR services. The company offers a unique service to businesses committed to increasing the sales…
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AWP Lagos Event: Meet the Panelists
Clara Ohakim is CEO of Fine Dining by COCO Ltd. Prior to founding Fine Dining by COCO Ltd, she held the position of Director of Operations at MAD Hospitality (a London-based hospitality Management Company). She has also worked at Shell Petroleum Development Company, KPMG, and City Index. Ohakim holds a degree in Business Economics and…
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A Young African on What Entrepreneurship Means to Her
A young African participates in our photo essay series and shares with us what entrepreneurship means to her. Name: Akachi Nwoke Business Name: Visages Parfait Beauty Place Location: FCT Abuja, Nigeria What does Entrepreneurship mean to you: Entrepreneurship to me, means freedom. I am a young university graduate and a makeup artist from Nigeria. I share my story…
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A Young African on What Entrepreneurship Means to Him
A Young African participates in our photo essay series and shares with us what entrepreneurship means to him. Name: Ahmadu Abdullah Location: Kuje, FCT Abuja, Nigeria What does Entrepreneurship mean to you: Entrepreneurship to me, means creativity. When people think of entrepreneurs, they think of someone in an office setting but this definition for me, includes the common…
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My Voice Matters: Young Africans Tell their Entrepreneurial Stories
Name: Adebayo Adelekan Location: Lagos, Nigeria Why did you start your business: I didn’t start this business. My name is Adebayo and I am inspired by Elizabeth Ojelua, CEO of Sure-Lift Tranx – a shoe manufacturing company. The story that I am about to share, will inspire you and everyone out there. This story tells me that there…
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My Voice Matters: Young Africans Tell their Entrepreneurial Stories
Name: Nanna Oghenereke Augusta Location: Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria Why did you start your business: I started Reqe Designs because fashion is my passion. My business allows me to do more for myself and the people around me. For me, being an entrepreneur is about bringing people-based solutions to the forefront. For me, it’s not about…
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My Voice Matters: Young Africans Tell their Entrepreneurial Stories
Name: Hussain Zaguru Abdulqadir Location: Kaduna, Nigeria Why did you start your business: It’s been my childhood dream to start a video and film production company. While pursing my first degree at Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, I worked on the production of several Hausa films and drama series. Upon graduation, I went full swing into…
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My Voice Matters: Young Africans Tell their Entrepreneurial Stories
Name: Bukola Dawodu Location: Lagos, Nigeria Why did you start your business: I started Benefits Aquarium when I could not find a job. I hold a Master’s degree in Marine Pollution and Management from the University of Lagos. I grew up with the mindset that whatever you build or create in favor of the environment (either directly…
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