Personality

‘Women should pay attention to opportunities around them’

Deborah David is a Chartered Accountant and a Certified Social and Emotional Intelligence Coach. Trainer, author and public speaker, she is a resourceful and versatile professional...

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Oluwatobi Raji: It took 22 years to open up on my sexual abuse

Growing up wasn’t really fun, though I had a pleasant time with myself as a child. I grew up in a family of five, with a father whose religion was love for all.

‘More access to capital will enable women scale their businesses’- Njideka Udochi

I grew up in university campuses; both parents were academicians. My dad, a Professor of Economics and Statistics and my mum a Professor of Sociology; first at the University of Nigeria....

I have been blessed to be in the right environment – Dolapo Kukoyi

Dolapo Kukoyi is the Managing Partner at Detail Commercial Solicitors and leads the firm’s Energy, Infrastructure & Power practice. She is one of the leading lawyers in Nigeria’s power sector with extensive experience advising clients in the private sector, government agencies and regulators on a wide range of complex transactions. Kukoyi combines her strong legal…

‘Impostor syndrome is holding a lot of women back’

A serial entrepreneur, Elizabeth Osho is the founder of So.Me Solutions, a communications agency based in Lagos, whose services include brand management, strategy development...

“They said I couldn’t but I crushed their tables and built one for myself”- Chizoba Okpala Atsu, Founder of Elles Icebox

Episode 10 of ‘They Said I Couldn’t’ features the story of the Chizoba Okpala Otsu, Founder of Nigeria’s foremost event support service companies with cocktails and drinks as its specialty.

Amanda Obidike: Women and girls are under-represented in STEM

I never had a background in Technology and Engineering; I have always dreamed of one day leading currency operations in the Central Bank of Nigeria. Growing up, I was a curious, adventurous, and daring girl.

“They said I couldn’t, but I thrived in the midst of opposition and built an empire for myself. – Ife Ibitokun – Founder and Chief Executive, BizNurture

24 Aug Features

Episode 9 of ‘They Said I Couldn’t’ features the story of entrepreneur and financial services professional, Founder and Chief Executive at BizNurture Financial Services – Ife Ibitokun.

‘Communication and lack of inter-personal relationship skills bane of many marital struggles’

A certified Emotional Intelligence and Marriage coach, Olabisi Ola-Soetan is the founder of Secret Place Wife, a platform where she provides godly, relatable, and useful counsel...

“They said I couldn’t, but I stopped seeking permission and expanded my vision in more ways than I ever imagined. – Eloho Omame – Co-Founder, FirstCheck

17 Aug Features

Episode 8 of ‘They Said I Couldn’t’ features the story of an early-stage investor and an advocate for gender and inclusion in technology and entrepreneurship in Africa – Eloho Omame.

Omolade Olatawura:‘ As a woman, don’t burn the ladder when you rise’

Omolade Olatawura is the Chief Operating Officer of Laserderm Clinics, a foremost skincare and Aesthetics company in Nigeria and Ghana.

“They said I couldn’t, but I built a global platform for myself.” – Maryam Bukar – Author. Orator. Poet

11 Aug Features

Episode 7 of ‘They Said I Couldn’t’ features the story of an Author, Orator and Poet – Maryam Bukar.

InstinctWave launches Instinct Women Awards (IWA) to celebrate outstanding African women

InstinctWave, Africa’s premium Business-to-Business events management organisation has announced its maiden edition of the Instinct Women Awards (IWA). Meant to celebrate the achievements of women in business, finance, sports, entertainment, media, arts & culture, philanthropic and visionary fields in Africa, the awards night is scheduled for August 28, at the luxurious Movenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra,…

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