Seasonal Sips for a December to Remember
by Tom Boyd December can often feel like an ongoing festival of clinking glasses, cosy gatherings, and the occasional spirited debate about who makes the finest mince pies. Amid this flurry of merriment, selecting the right beverages for your guests need not be a chore. This year, think beyond the predictable fizz and consider a […]
Santa’s Wish List: What Men Secretly Hope For This Christmas
by Daniel Agusi The holiday season is here, and once again, Santa’s sack is brimming with mystery. While kids dream of toys and moms hope for a spa day, men, well, we tend to keep our Christmas wishes under wraps. Why? Maybe it’s the fear of sounding too demanding, or maybe we’re just tired of […]
Five Ways Volunteering
Can Set You up for Lifetime Opportunity By Zamie Ayo Volunteering is much more than a generous act of giving back to the community. It is a gateway to immense personal and professional growth, often unlocking opportunities that can shape a lifetime of success and fulfillment. By dedicating time and effort towards something, individuals not […]
Holiday Traditions Unwrapped:
A Global Call for Rethinking December Celebrations by Chloé Beaufoy December traditions often conjure images of twinkling lights, layered jumpers, and mince pies in the UK, panettone in Italy, or tamales in parts of Latin America. Yet, many cultural commentators suggest that these seasonal customs might need some fine-tuning for the 21st century. The upcoming […]
MAYE MUSK
A Timeless Legacy of Self-Belief By May Ikeora As December settles in, there is a certain inclination to reflect, to consider where we have been and where we might yet go. In a year marked by uncertainty and shifting perspectives, it feels fitting that the face gazing from the cover of Raising Women Magazine is […]
Queen of Box Office:
Funke Akindele’s Bold Strokes By Emmanuella Abraham Throwbacks are like little time machines; they take us back to where we started and remind us of how far we’ve come. Most of the time, we look back, maybe laugh a little, and think, “Wow, we actually did that!” Today’s not Throwback Thursday, but we’re feeling that […]
ISSUE 008
Welcome to issue 8, our holiday edition of Raising Women Magazine!
As we wrap up the year, this issue is filled with inspiring stories, festive insights, and thought-provoking conversations.
When Men & Women Collaborate
The Empowering Impact of Tubo & Ugo Monye’s Runway Moment by Emmanuella Abraham The dazzling lights of Lagos Fashion Week 2024 brought with them not just cutting-edge designs but a powerful story of collaboration that embodies unity and the spirit of mutual support between men and women. Ugo Monye, the renowned designer celebrated for his […]
The Role of Fatherhood
Fatherhood has also evolved, with modern dads taking a more active role in parenting. Paternity leave policies are becoming more common, acknowledging that nurturing is not exclusively a maternal domain. In Sweden, for instance, parents are entitled to 480 days of paid parental leave, which they can share, promoting equality at home. This hands-on approach […]
Wimbiz 2023
DARE. DREAM & DO! By May Ikeora On November 7, 2024, over two thousand African women leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals gathered at Eko Hotels & Suites in Lagos for the 23rd Annual Conference of Women in Management, Business, and Public Service (WIMBIZ). Themed “Dream. Dare. Do.,” the two-day event encouraged attendees to pursue their ambitions […]