by Women of Will | Jun 30, 2026 | WOW News
HaloBraid, a beauty technology startup founded by Nigerian engineer and entrepreneur Yinka Ogunbiyi, has raised $7 million in seed funding to accelerate the development of its innovative hair-braiding device designed for professional salons. The funding will be used...
by Women of Will | Jun 24, 2026 | WOW Woman of the Week
At 90 years old, Esther Mahlangu remains a powerful symbol of cultural preservation, creativity, and African excellence. Born in Mpumalanga, South Africa, in 1935, Mahlangu learned the traditional Ndebele art form from her mother and grandmother. What began as a...
by Women of Will | Jun 23, 2026 | WoW success stories
Some people wait for a seat at the table. Others build the table, set every chair, and redefine who gets invited. Omoyemi Akerele belongs firmly in the second category. A trained lawyer who earned degrees from the University of Lagos and the University of Warwick,...
by Women of Will | Jun 20, 2026 | WOW News
Nigerian chef and entrepreneur Hilda Baci has been officially recognised as a Guinness World Records ICON, a prestigious honour reserved for record holders whose achievements have made a lasting impact beyond their original accomplishments. The recognition celebrates...
by Women of Will | Jun 19, 2026 | WOW News
Global energy company Shell has appointed Elohor Aiboni as Executive Vice President and Country Chair Nigeria, marking a historic milestone as the first Nigerian and the first woman to lead the company’s operations in the country. Aiboni’s appointment...
