Iheoma Obibi

The AWP Network Honors Itoro Eze-Anaba, Founder of the Mirabel Rape Crisis Center

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Thursday, April 27, 2017 – Itoro Eze-Anaba, Founder of the Mirabel Rape Crisis Center was honoured at the AWP Network ‘Get Connected’ Forum for her dedication, service and commitment to women and girls empowerment in Nigeria. Founded in 2013, the Mirabel Centre is a sexual assault referral centre established to provide free holistic, high quality medical …

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The AWP Network \’Get Connected Business Series\’ – Meet the Speakers

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The African Women Power (AWP) Network will host the “Get Connected Business Series,” during the last week in April. The forum is created with the intention to provide insights and information needed to help entrepreneurs and employees grow and get to the next level. The event begins at 9:30am.  MEET THE SPEAKERS: Saudat Salami is …

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Calling ALL University Students: The AWP Network at Afe Babalola University

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Young people in Africa are creative and full of ideas. Many times their fresh outlook on life is what will take our society to the next level.  However, most times they are hindered by the lack of opportunities to showcase their creativity, coupled with inadequate mentoring and insufficient capital. Introducing #SIC2017 The SIC entrepreneurial challenge …

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You Do Not Want to Miss the AWP Network Get Connected Business Series in Lagos

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The African Women Power (AWP) Network will host the \”Get Connected Business Series,\” during the last week in April. The forum is created with the intention to provide insights and information needed to help entrepreneurs and employees grow and get to the next level. On Tuesday, April 25, 2017 – The discussion titled, \”Tech Dialogues: …

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The 2016 AWP Network Power List

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Be the Change. Be Inspired. Be You.  Recognizing (40) African women with powerful, inspiring and influential voices. At the AWP Network, we aim to encourage more African women with powerful voices who will continue to create programs and policies that support the development and growth of African women and girls. Introducing Africa\’s leading women (1) …

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Young African Women Entrepreneurs Offer Advice on How to Start a Business With No Money

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Voices of African Women Entrepreneurs “The easiest way to get funding is to build a team. You will be surprised at how quickly your idea takes off when you have a solid group of people equally passionate about your idea. Also, like our parents say, two (or more) heads are better than one. The diversity …

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The 2014 AWP Network Power List

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Be the change. Be Inspired. Be you. Recognizing (40) African women with powerful, inspiring, and influential voices. Introducing Africa’s leading women! At the AWP Network, we aim to encourage more African women with powerful voices who will continue to create programs and policies that support the development and growth of African women and girls. 1. Arunma …

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Fearless and Bold: Iheoma Obibi Opens Nigeria’s First Online Adult Novelty Store

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The inspiration for my business came after I attended a breakout session organized by Life Coach, Esther Passaris, at the African Feminist Forum in Kampala,Uganda (2010).  At the time, I had a growing customer base but did not know how to take the business idea to the next level. Passaris got me to identify obstacles …

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