Romantic Love Is Overrated. Community Love Is Undervalued.
By Ifeanyi’s Daughter Every February, love is reduced to a single story. It is presented as romance. As desire. As partnership. As something that happens between two people and is validated by flowers, dinners, and public affirmation. For a brief moment each year, love is framed as something soft, beautiful, and private. Everything else fades […]
Wearing Black in the Sun Is Not the Villain You Think It Is
By Daniel Agusi We have all heard it before. “Why are you wearing black in this heat?” “You will sweat more.” “The sun will double the heat on you.” For many of us, wearing black outdoors feels like breaking an unspoken rule. Black is blamed for discomfort, sweat, and instant regret the moment the sun […]
Issue 035 – January 2026
Our spotlight on Emma Grede reminds us that the most powerful empires are not built alone. Through intentional partnerships, shared vision, and a deep commitment to lifting other women as she climbs, Emma embodies what collaboration looks like when it is rooted in purpose rather than performance
Emma Grede: Building Empires by Building Up Women
By Salem Joel Emma Grede doesn’t build alone. In an industry where solo founders often dominate headlines, she’s built a business philosophy around a simple but powerful truth: collaboration isn’t just good business, it’s transformative. As the co-founder of Good American, founding partner of SKIMS, and the first Black woman investor on Shark Tank, Grede […]
NEW YEAR, NEW ROUTES: January Trips for Fresh Starts
By Ikupolusi Ariyike January arrives quietly, carrying the promise of clean pages and fresh intentions. After the rush of December, the world seems to exhale, and so do we. It’s the perfect month to step away, reflect, and realign. Travel in January isn’t just about changing locations; it’s about changing perspectives. New routes can inspire […]
New Beginnings: Don’t Erase the Past, They Remix It
By Francisca Sinjae There is a popular myth about new beginnings, that they require forgetting. Forgetting who you were. Forgetting where you came from. Forgetting the rules, the memories, the weight of history. But women know better. Every beginning we step in carrying something else: memory. Not as baggage, but as material. We do not […]
The Death of White Walls: Why Colour Psychology Is Defining the Future of Interiors
By Emmanuella Abraham Imagine walking into a room and feeling an instant lift or calm simply because of the wall colour. As it turns out, our brains are primed to react to hues: white walls might feel blank or even sterile, whereas warm or bold colours can make us feel grounded, cozy, or energized. In […]
Women 101 for Men: A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding the Other Half of the World
By Daniel Agusi Let’s be honest: most men were never formally introduced to women. We met them, admired them, dated them, loved them, argued with them, but no one ever handed us a manual. So, we learned through experience, mistakes, confusion, and the occasional “You should already know this.” This is not that manual, but […]
International Day of Girl Child: Raising Women Initiative Hosts Transformative Workshops for Over 1000 Girls in Lagos, Inspiring Confidence and Ambition
October 12, 2024 Dr. May Ikeora, Executive Director of RWI and convener of the workshop, kicked off the event by encouraging the girls to define their own paths and pursue their dreams fearlessly. “This is such a pivotal time in your life,” Dr. May said, addressing the girls. “The choices you make in secondary school […]
RWI workshop inspires young girls to dream big, overcome challenges
October 12, 2024 Dr. May Ikeora, Executive Director of Raising Women Initiative (RWI), kicked off an empowering workshop for young girls, encouraging them to define their own paths and fearlessly pursue their dreams. “The choices you make in secondary school can shape your future. You are the leaders of tomorrow,” Dr. Ikeora told the girls, […]