Alex Asogwa: Wearing Your Mood, Wearing Your Truth
By Uganze Chikezie In a world where fashion trends flicker and fade, Alex Asogwa’s Lerksea stands out as a quiet but powerful statement. Lerksea isn’t just about clothes. It’s about embracing your true self and wearing every mood and emotion with pride. Inspired by the ocean’s quiet strength and depth, Alex has created a brand […]
Turkey’s Elective C-Section Ban, A Step Too Far?
By Chloe Beaufoy What’s Happening? In April 2025, Turkey’s Health Ministry introduced a new regulation banning elective Caesarean sections in private hospitals and clinics. The rule applies to all non-medically necessary C-sections, meaning that unless there’s a clinical reason, women must give birth naturally. This policy is part of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s larger push […]
The Rise of Single Women and Single Mothers: A Cultural Shift or a Crisis?
By Daniel Agusi & Emmanuella Abraham There’s a quiet shift reshaping families, relationships, and the very idea of success. More women are staying single, and more mothers are raising children on their own. For some, this is empowerment, women choosing themselves and breaking free from outdated expectations. For others, it’s a warning sign. A slow […]
Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ And The Queer African Ballroom Scene: A Sonic Homecoming
By Antoine Pepper When Beyoncé dropped her 2022 album Renaissance, she didn’t just release music; she launched a glitter-ball rocket straight into the heart of queer Black culture. She was summoning history, channeling soul, and handing the mic to the Black and African queer communities who built the very spaces she now celebrates. With pulsating […]
Fathers Rewritten
by Tom Connolly Let’s be real: Father’s Day is usually… underwhelming. A pat on the back, a new mug, maybe a half-hearted “World’s Best Dad” card from the corner store. No frills, no fireworks. While Mother’s Day gets floral fanfare and heartfelt Instagram essays, Father’s Day too often gets lost somewhere between leftover barbecue and […]
THE CROWN, THE CAUSE, AND THE COURAGE: Hasset Dereje’s Legacy In The Making
By Francisca Sinjae There are beauty queens, and then there are history makers. At just 19, Hasset Dereje Admassu didn’t simply show up at Miss World 2025, she shook the room. She didn’t whisper her presence; she walked in as a force. When the crown of Miss World Africa was placed on her head and […]
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Welcome to Issue 10 of Raising Women Magazine! This year, our theme is The Woman: Her Worth, Wealth, and Well-being, celebrating the core pillars that empower every woman to thrive.
UPCOMING: Events that may interest you!
10TH ANNUAL FEET OF GRACE CHARITY WALK We’re thrilled to announce the 10th Annual Feet of Grace Charity Walk, kicks off on Thursday, May 5th, 2025 in Lagos, Nigeria. This year’s theme is ‘Increase Your Capacity to Impact and Transform Lives’ and we’re going GREEN to celebrate a decade of transforming lives! This year, the […]
Glenda Chong’s Journey to Motherhood: A story of Strength and Love
By Tilly Boateng For more than two decades, Glenda Chong delivered the news with poise and composure. But off-camera, she was fighting for something far more personal: a chance at motherhood. Glenda married lawyer Justin Chan in 2014. What followed wasn’t the picture-perfect script. It was a brutal, beautiful, and almost unbelievable journey. Ten rounds […]
The Other Side of Motherhood: When the Path to Parenthood Doesn’t Go According to Plan
By Tilly Boateng We love a neat narrative. Girl meets boy. They fall in love. She gets pregnant. Nine months later, there’s a baby and a happily ever after. Preferably with soft lighting, matching onesies, and a partner who cuts the umbilical cord. But life isn’t a Pampers advert. In reality, motherhood wears many faces. […]