Floating my own Ankara label was scary —Olufunke Oladele, Milestone boss
While Milewood has become one of the fastest-selling Ankara fabrics in the country, not many are familiar with the brain behind the brand, Mrs Mary Olufunke Oladele, who weathered gigantic storms to reach the zenith of the business into which she was born. She is Chief Executive Officer, Milestone Mega Company, manufacturers of Milewood range of fabrics and dealer in a variety of fabrics at the popular Balogun Market in Lagos, where she operates over three different multi-million naira shops.
Every woman wants to be admired, respected by men -Yvonne Okoro
She was born Yvonne Chinyere Okereke Okoro to a Nigerian father and a Ghanaian mother.Yvonne hit the silver screens nine years ago and since then, she has become the rave of the moment.
I like giving without holding back – Joy Okobi
Joggling between working in a reputable federal government establishment, a song writer, a gospel artiste and a good pianist seems like a daunting task, yet Joy John Okobi is doing all these without a sweat or so it seems. In this interview with FLORENCE AMAGIYA, she talks about her life, her passion and her upcoming foundation’s launching for young abused women in Benin City, Edo state tagged ‘sing with Joiy live’.
Cancer visited Julia uninvited, she fought and won
December 13, 2007 is a day Julia Oyefunke Fortune would live toremember. It was the day she was diagnosed of breast cancer.The revelation was like a thunderbolt. Although the sun was shining, itsglare was not enough to illuminate the darkness that enveloped her soul that day.
Women need spiritual core to be empowered – Ebbe Bassey
Ebbe Bassey is a Nigerian Hollywood superstar who has made great impact in the industry through sheer hard work and determination. Born in Bronx New York and raised in Calabar, the charming writer and producer speaks on her career in Hollywood as well as issues relating to Nollywood
Inner beauty means more to me – Ayuk,MBGN
Few weeks back, the name Isabella Ayuk is not a name that would mean much to majority of Nigerians until last Saturday in Edo State when her fortune changed. She emerged the winner of the 2012 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria which held in Benin .
It is wrong for women to always depend on men for everything – Awosika
I’m in partnership with Bimbo Akintola and Aisha Falode. I’ve known Bimbo for a while and because of the sport background that I have, I know that I should as well. When I came back to the country, they were very good people to me and they supported me in handling a lot of things that I came across in the country.
My dad inspired me on Inale – Keke
Keke Bongos Ikwue is the daughter of the legendary Nigerian music icon, Bongos Ikwue. She is the producer of ‘Inale’, an epic film that won her the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA). In this interview with Saturday Vanguard, she spoke on the Nigerian film industry, piracy in the industry and a whole lot of issues.
Taking responsibility makes a champion – Okonjo
Udo Maryanne Okonjo is a lawyer and Real Estate Developer. She is also the visioner of WOW D.I.V.A.S Network, an international network of purposeful, professional and business women. She holds an LL.B from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where she was the best graduating female law student in her set.
I married a town planner, not a pastor – Felix-Adejumo
Funke Felix-Adejumo,wife of the president of Agape Christian Ministries, Inc. which Head Quarters is located in Akure, Ondo State capital, Felix Adejumo strikes you as a woman that is born with a silver spoon in her mouth. But surprisingly, she is not.
My eyes are blessings from God – Ayo Adesanya
Beautiful and sexy Ayo Adesanya has been around for more than a decade. She is one of those beauties who burst into the glitterati of fame in the early 90s and have since remained a presence who not only command respect but also still holding her own as a top draw actress and producer.
