Selected Works
Oil was not her first choice. Now she's an industry boss
It's rare to find a woman at the top of an oil business. It's the last place Amy Jadesimi expected to be. CNN
'In Nigeria, you can have a naira and a dream'
Lagos-based Wilson's Juice was set up by two brothers in 2010 for $5 -- now the company is worth millions and the brand is a household name. CNN
Coffee shop inspiring entrepreneurs in Nigeria
Cafe Neo, a coffee shop located in several African countries, is not just about coffee, but enabling a collaborative space for entrepreneurs to thrive. CNN
Enterprise Stories
— More from Abigail Ony —
Nigerian celebrity stylist shares her inspiring story. She's the stylist behind some of Nigeria's hottest celebrities. On CNN's African Voices, Jane Ekanem talks about her job, her past, and her love for fashion.
Chude Jideonwo inspires Africa’s youth to take action through media. CNN Passion to Portfolio
Printivo is an online print shop providing entrepreneurs all over Nigeria with everything from business cards to banners. CNN
LifeBank is a smart blood system saving lives in Lagos, Nigeria, by speeding up blood donations and deliveries to hospitals. CNN
This installment of the feminist media(tions) program will focus on the experiences of women and girls in Nigeria and Africa—specifically looking at topics of coming of age, societal expectations, and overcoming trauma through joy—using the poetry of Wana Udobang as a lens to frame the discussion. Moderated @ Columbia University.
Using Salami’s new book, Sensuous Knowledge, A Black Feminist Approach For Everyone, as a jumping off point, this discussion will explore life through the prism of black feminism and the need for an Africa-centered feminist approach to advocacy. Moderated @ Columbia University.
Digital : Culture
#BBCAfricaGirlTalk, a digital series celebrating the voices, stories, and experiences of African women and those across the diaspora.