Passing the Palette: House of Tara Welcomes New Era with Rosemary Layode as Managing Director
Over the years, the Nigerian beauty industry has birthed beauty brands that now stand tall on the global stage, with House of Tara being one of the most iconic. Founded by the visionary Tara Fela-Durotoye, the brand has been at the forefront of Africa’s beauty revolution for 27 years, turning a bold idea into an […]
Fisayo Longe’s Kai Collective Surpasses £2M Annual Revenue Milestone, Redefining Modern Fashion
Kai Collective, the London-based contemporary brand owned by entrepreneur, Fisayo Longe, has hit a new milestone, with the brand now generating over £2 million in annual revenue. This extraordinary accomplishment places Kai Collective among the rare 4% of startups globally that exceed $1 million in yearly revenue. Since its launch in 2016, the brand has […]
The Side Hustle Revolution: How Young Nigerians are Creating Multiple Streams of Income
In recent years, Nigeria has seen a remarkable shift in its economic landscape, particularly among its youth. The traditional notion of a single career path is giving way to a new paradigm: the side hustle revolution. Nigerian youths are increasingly embracing entrepreneurship and innovation, driven by a mix of necessity, creativity, and technological advancement. As […]
#HerMoneyHerPower Campaign: The She Tank and BellaNaija Team Up to Unleash Women’s Economic Power.
In a groundbreaking initiative to elevate the conversation around women’s economic empowerment, BellaNaija and The She Tank have launched the #HerMoneyHerPower campaign. This powerful collaboration aims to spark a nationwide dialogue on the importance of women’s economic power in Nigeria. Furthermore, the campaign seeks to challenge outdated norms and fostering gender equality through the influence […]
Building a Brand Beyond the Product: The Key to Long-Term Success.
Just the idea of having a great product is no longer enough to guarantee success in today’s market. Several factors now serve as key players in the new market, with Hubspot citing Artificial Intelligence as one of these factors. Whether you’re in the market to sell a product or service, you need much more than […]
3 Questions Every Nigerian Entrepreneur Should Be Asking!
Except you’ve been living under a rock, you are probably aware of the wave of protests that swept through Kenya and made its way to Nigeria. Scratch that, you don’t need to live under a rock not to be aware of the protests in Africa. I currently live in a country where a good number […]
Nkiru Olumide-Ojo’s New Book ‘Marketplace Readiness’ to Equip Young Nigerians for Marketplace Success
In a bold step to enforce and ensure inclusive and equitable quality education, and to promote lifelong learning opportunities for everyone under the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG4) in Nigeria, Corporate Executive and Founder of the Lighthouse Network, Nkiru Olumide-Ojo, launched her new book titled “Step Forward: Marketplace Readiness.“ Nkiru Olumide-Ojo – Book Launch Event Details […]
Female Founders Lounge, Lagos 2.0: Empowering Women to Navigate the Evolving Business Ecosystem
The Female Founders Lounge, Lagos 2.0, held on May 30, 2024, at Cilantro in Victoria Island, Lagos, was an inspiring gathering to connect female founders and aspiring entrepreneurs with essential resources, funding experts, and networks. The event’s theme, “Navigating the Evolving Ecosystem to Thrive,” resonated throughout the day, providing attendees with valuable insights and practical […]
Cannes Lions 2024 Spotlight: 100 Women @ Davos and Serbian Chamber of Commerce Forge Alliance to Boost Female Entrepreneurship
In a landmark event held at The Female Quotient Equality Lounge at the 2024 Cannes Festival of Creativity, Dr. Anino Emuwa, founder of 100 Women @ Davos, and Branisalava Simanic, Director of Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Serbia representing the Serbian Chamber of Commerce, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to […]
The Folklore – New Funding: What it Means for the New Crop of African Fashion Creatives
Amina Rasool founded The Folklore in 2018 with a single mission to help fashion brands from emerging markets like Africa, Asia, and The Caribbean tap into the international market. In 2022, the startup took this drive a notch higher and introduced The Folklore Connect, a B2B marketplace, and wholesale management software for brands to sell […]