At the 5th edition of the ‘Woman Rising’
held recently, co-founder of The Life House, Ugoma Adegoke, hosted leading
women across different fields.
Held annually, ‘Woman Rising’ celebrates the International Women’s day
with a series of inspiring and thought-provoking events. This year’s
event was held on Saturday, March 21, 2015 and 22, 2015 and was hosted by Kemi "Lala" Akindoju and Aderonke Adebanjo.
Speaking about the event, Adegoke said, “We are delighted about the crop of great women that joined us for this year’s event and we are positive that women all across the country have been inspired.”
The first event, sponsored by champagne brand Bollinger, took place at the prestigious Wheatbaker Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos and it hosted prestigious guests including the former Minister of Education, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, who gave a powerful speech on how women making a change in our world by
choosing not to settle for being a stereotype. She was followed by Chief Mrs. Oyenike Okundaye, one of the most respected internationally renowned female artists from Nigeria, who has made astounding strides in textile, visual arts and mixed media painting.
This was followed by the screening of the award-winning documentary film, ‘The Supreme Price’, directed by Joanna Lipper, which held at The Metropolitan Club, Victoria Island. The film explores a tumultuous time in Nigeria through the remarkable story of Hafsat Abiola.
Held annually, ‘Woman Rising’ celebrates the International Women’s day
with a series of inspiring and thought-provoking events. This year’s
event was held on Saturday, March 21, 2015 and 22, 2015 and was hosted by Kemi "Lala" Akindoju and Aderonke Adebanjo.
Speaking about the event, Adegoke said, “We are delighted about the crop of great women that joined us for this year’s event and we are positive that women all across the country have been inspired.”
The first event, sponsored by champagne brand Bollinger, took place at the prestigious Wheatbaker Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos and it hosted prestigious guests including the former Minister of Education, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, who gave a powerful speech on how women making a change in our world by
choosing not to settle for being a stereotype. She was followed by Chief Mrs. Oyenike Okundaye, one of the most respected internationally renowned female artists from Nigeria, who has made astounding strides in textile, visual arts and mixed media painting.
This was followed by the screening of the award-winning documentary film, ‘The Supreme Price’, directed by Joanna Lipper, which held at The Metropolitan Club, Victoria Island. The film explores a tumultuous time in Nigeria through the remarkable story of Hafsat Abiola.
As the daughter of human rights heroine
Kudirat Abiola, and Nigeria's President-elect M.K.O. Abiola, who won a historic
vote in 1993 that promised to put an end to years of military dictatorship, her
unique perspective shed new light on the controversial elections. The
thought-provoking film triggered meaningful conversation on how women can help
make Nigeria better and the future of female leaders in a male-dominated
society.
The final event was held at Federal Palace, Victoria Island Lagos.
Sponsored by SKYY Vodka, the evening showcased a host of home-grown and international female musicians. Rolake Akinkugbe, an oil and gas investment banker by day pianist and songstress by night and Modele with her ambitious sound also wowed the crowd. Other performers included
Tonye Garrick, Bumi Thomas, Irene Bill aka girl with bass and a host of other live female musicians.
The fun-filled evening was touched by poets and guest speakers that entertained the varied crowd of Chief Executive Officers, artists, and supporters of the cause.
The final event was held at Federal Palace, Victoria Island Lagos.
Sponsored by SKYY Vodka, the evening showcased a host of home-grown and international female musicians. Rolake Akinkugbe, an oil and gas investment banker by day pianist and songstress by night and Modele with her ambitious sound also wowed the crowd. Other performers included
Tonye Garrick, Bumi Thomas, Irene Bill aka girl with bass and a host of other live female musicians.
The fun-filled evening was touched by poets and guest speakers that entertained the varied crowd of Chief Executive Officers, artists, and supporters of the cause.
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