Big cheers to Chimamanda Adichie as her novel, Americanah, makes history as the winner of the first One Book, One New York Programme.
The programme which was launched in February 2017 and is tagged the largest community reading programme in America, is aimed at getting New York book lovers to vote and read a uniform book at a time.
Americanah won the highest votes amidst 4 other highly competitive choices. The 2013 novel is certainly not new to such huge wins.
Source : Leading Ladies Africa
In recognition of Nigerian women who’ve made strides in Leadership, Enterprise, Advocacy and Business, Leading Ladies Africa recognized Nigeria’s 100 Most Inspiring women at the LLA 100 Women celebrated 100 Most Inspiring Women at a special gala and awards night tagged the LLA 100 Women Gala.
The LLA 100 Women Gala is a follow up to the 100 Most Inspiring Women In Nigeria list published on March 8, this year in commemoration of the International Women’s Day.Themed “Celebrating Leadership, Diversity & Impact,” the #100 Women Gala recognizes and spotlights the achievements of Nigerian women who have made tangible impact and contributions in four unique spheres of the society.
“At Leading Ladies Africa, our key objective is to promote leadership, diversity and inclusion for African women – a call to have them participate in activities that ensure they lead better, fulfilling, and ultimately more productive lives,” says Francesca Uriri, Founder, Leading Ladies Africa.
“As Nigerian women and Africans, it is important that we begin to tell our own stories. We need to begin to craft the narrative that we want the world to know about us – that we are successful, courageous, determined and bold! At LLA, we have a clear intent of inspiring a new wave of Nigerian female change makers, leaders and entrepreneurs, and recognizing these 100 Women is an important way to achieve that objective” she emphasized.
Speaking at the event, Omotola Oyebanjo, Head Strategic Communications and Media, Union Bank said: “This year, Union Bank celebrates its 100th anniversary and for those 100 years, we have supported and empowered women to achieve their dreams,both within the bank and externally. It is therefore a pleasure to support this amazing list of 100 impressive ladies making an impact in Nigeria. As their bankingpartner of choice, we look forward to supporting them and other such industrious women as they move on to the next phase of their incredible journeys.”
“Boldness and courage are synonymous with leadership” said keynote speaker, WISCAR Founder, Amina Oyagbola, who spoke on ‘Leading with Boldness and Courage in times of Change.’ “As leading ladies, we must banish all negative conditioning from our lives. We must fight for the change that we seek in our nation and in our world.Now more than ever, the proper response to the challenges we face lies in principled, resolute, imaginative, courageous, and focused leadership by each and every one of us.”
Harping on the need for women to collaborate with and support each other, Ndidi Nwuneli, Founder, Leap Africa, and Co-Founder, AACE Foods, said: “The concept of “small is beautiful,” is overplayed, and we women need to learn to be authentic, to be vulnerable to ask for help. On leading and creating a succession plan, she said: “A great mistake any leader can make is to take the thought of succession for granted. As a leader, you must think beyond now. A woman must have a succession plan regardless of how young her business is.”
In addition to the 100 honourees, the Leading Ladies Africa Gala was also attended by Power Women in the Corporate and Business sector, including: Adesuwa Oyenokwe, Publisher TW Magazine, Aishah Ahmad, Chair Person, WimBiz, Chizor Malize, CEO Brandzone Consulting, Nkiru Olumide-Ojo, Head Marketing Communications, Stanbic IBTC, Osayi Alile, CEO, ACT Foundation, Ini Abimbola, CEO, Thistle Praxis, Tampiri Akemu, MD, Sesema PR, Okaima Ohizua, Executive Director Transcorp Nigeria, Owen Omogiafo, Chief Operating Officer, The Tony Elumelu Foundation, Esther Ijewere, Founder Women of Rubies, Sasha Alabi, Glory Edozien, Founder Inspired By Glory, Ewemade Emokpae, CEO Shakara Couture, and others.
The Leading Ladies Africa Gala was made possible by the support of Union Bank Nigeria, Avon HMO, Aramex Nigeria, Fidelity Bank, Gazmadu Photography Studios, Sesema Public Relations and Zerophur Concepts.
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Women in Successful Careers (WISCAR) a non-profit high level and structured mentoring programme for entry/mid-career professional women, held its fundraising cocktail at the Ruff n Tumble premises in Ikeja GRA last Sunday.
The event was also a testimony time as mentees, who have been mentored by other women in the organization, revealed how their mentorship have helped them in their various careers.
Here are the faces at the relaxing evening on Mother’s Day.
Source: Guardian.ng
American reality star Mama June Shannon has revealed her incredible weight loss transformation after months of keeping it a secret.
With a gorgeous first photo released exclusively in People Magazine, the reality star shows that she has gone from a Size 18 to a size 4 following months of intense workout as well as surgeries to get rid of the loose skin on her arms, neck and body.
She will also be documenting her journey on a new show called “Mama June: From Not to Hot”
Nollywood star actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie attended the 2017 edition of the annual City People Awards which held yesterday in Lagos and she looked gorgeous.
The mum of three accentuated her curves with a black floor length dress that we can’t get enough of.
A 23-year old Nigerian, US-based writer, Tomi Adeyemi’s debut novel, ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ have been signed for a movie by Fox 2000. Adeyemi is a writer and creative writing coach based in San Diego, who graduated from Harvard before receiving a fellowship to study West African mythology and culture in Salvador, Brazil. At ICM Partners, Alexandra Machinist and Hillary Jacobson brokered the book deal with Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group president/publisher Jon Yaged and will be published by Henry Holt Books for Young Readers, where Christian Trimmer was the acquiring editor and Tiffany Liao will edit the book.
According Deadline reported that the deal is considered one of the one of the biggest YA debut novel publishing deals ever, as it raked in a nearly 7-figure deal from the media house.
The writer also got a publishing deal at Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group.
The novel is regarded as unusual because the media house usually buy novels built around white characters, but Tomi’s novel is said to be a Black Lives Matter-inspired fantasy.
Comedian, actor and producer AY Makun took to his Instagram page today to celebrate his wife, Mabel‘s birthday. He wrote a heartwarming message to her wishing her the very best and stating how much she means to him.
He wrote:
My holding on to the camera to personally capture this moment is only a reminder of my days as a photographer on the same campus where i first met you. I just can’t forget your ability of finding something interesting in an ordinary place. A place that was transformed by the heartwarming charm of a beautiful woman sent down to me from heaven.
On this special day i want you to know that the day you were born was a lucky day for me and so many people who has enjoyed the beauty of your invaluable presence. You enrich my life and i love you more than what words can ever express. Thank you for being my soulmate, my partner and most trusted friend. Happy birthday to my lovely wife @midas_interiors #mysunshine
Photo Credit: Instagram | @aycomedian
Nigerian fashion designer Nkechi Harry Ngonadi of NHN couture is TW Magazine‘s March/April Issue cover star!
In this Issue of the Magazine, she speaks to TW on how she was called to the ministry of God through her clothing line NHN Couture.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s eldest daughter, Ivanka, has announced that she is taking up an appointment in her father’s administration.
Ivanka, in a statement on Wednesday, said she will be a Special Assistant to the President but will not take a salary.
This came as her unofficial role has grown in recent weeks, and she was granted security clearance and an office at the White House, according to reports.
“I have heard the concerns some have with my advising the president in my personal capacity while voluntarily complying with all ethics rules.
And I will instead serve as an unpaid employee in the White House Office, subject to all of the same rules as other federal employees.
Throughout this process, I have been working closely and in good faith with the White House Counsel and my personal counsel to address the unprecedented nature of my role,” Ivanka said.
Ivanka’s role as ‘First Daughter’ in support of the President is unprecedented.
Ivanka’s husband, Jared Kushner, has recently been confirmed a Senior Adviser to the President.
The White House also released a statement about the new role to be played by Ivanka, saying that it is “pleased” by the move.
“Ivanka’s service as an unpaid employee furthers our commitment to ethics, transparency, and compliance.
And it affords her increased opportunities to lead initiatives driving real policy benefits for the American public that would not have been available to her previously,” the White House statement read.
When her increased security clearance and White House office were announced, Ivanka acknowledged that “there is no modern precedent for an adult child of the president”.
The official title made Ivanka’s existing role more formalized but she had been present for family events like the various inauguration celebrations as well as closed-door meetings and sit-downs with foreign leaders.
In February, she met Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the White House, as part of a roundtable discussion on female entrepreneurs.
She also met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he visited the White House in February.
When German Chancellor Angela Merkel visited the White House earlier this month, Ivanka was seated right beside her.
When Trump held a listening session about domestic and international human trafficking on February 23, he started his remarks by thanking Ivanka for her role.
Ivanka’s involvement in business roundtable discussions has been attributed to her business background at her personal fashion label and her father’s real estate empire.
Morna International Children’s Foundation in collaboration with GreenLeaves Connect Development Initiative has launched a project tagged: “Ten million boys against violence” on the 8Th OF March, 2017 in Ikotun, Alimosho Local Government area of Lagos state. It was a Seminar for young boys in Secondary and Primary Schools with over 250 boys in attendance.
This is a long term project on all forms of violence against women and girls in Nigeria. The project was conceived Out of our concern to end violence against women and girls and violations of their human rights which is an is common problem globally. The focus is on young boys and Youths; to catch them young.
Ten Million Boys Against violence is going to be in the form of campaigns, rallies, seminars and workshops in every quarter of the year and would spread across every state in Nigeria.
Bukola Afolabi Ogunyeye
Executive Director / Founder
MORNA International Children’s Foundation (MICF)
Phone number: 08175625915
Email: info@mornafoundation.org
Website: www.mornafoundation.org
ABOUT MORNA INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION (MICF)
MICF is a registered Non- Governmental Organization. She campaigns against Child Abuse, it’s prevention and assist Victims of Sexual Abuse and promotes the rights of the Nigerian Child. Her vision is to build a word where Children are respected and protected from all forms of abuse.
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ABOUT GREENLEAVES CONNECT DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE (GCDI)
GCDI is a registered Non-Governmental Organization focused on youths and women empowerment, Child abuse, and the sustainable development goals.
She also promotes the rights of women and girls in a Patriarchal society like Nigeria.
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