DJ, Iya Loja, Korope Driver, Poultry Farmer: Celebrating Diverse Women on IWD
As the world marks International Women’s Day, the spotlight shines on an extraordinary group of women, each carving her unique path and leaving a mark in her respective field. MAISMONT / AFP)
Omobolaji Oyeleye, as the owner of Esther Bouncers, she has redefined private security with her female-led team, challenging norms and championing safety in creative ways.
Alhaja Joke Take Logan, an Iya Loja (leader of market women) of Obalende market, poses for a photograph in Obalende market in Lagos, on February 18, 2025. (Photo by OLYMPIA DE MAISMONT / AFP)
Alhaja Joke Take Logan, the revered Iya Loja of Obalende Market, is the heartbeat of her community. Her leadership ensures the vibrancy of local trade, and her advocacy supports countless market women in achieving economic independence.
Sandra Patrick, a yoga teacher, poses for a photograph at Tarkwa Bay, in Lagos, on February 21, 2025. (Photo by OLYMPIA DE MAISMONT / AFP)
Pius Onome, a makeup Artist, poses for a portrait in a client room in Ajah neighbourhood in Lagos, on March 5, 2025. (Photo by OLYMPIA DE MAISMONT / AFP)
Taiwo Aina, a freelance photographer, poses for a photo in Ikeja, Lagos, on February 22, 2025. (Photo by OLYMPIA DE MAISMONT / AFP)
The creative arts are no less inspiring. Taiwo Aina’s lens captures stories as a freelance photographer, while Sandra Patrick teaches yoga, sharing wellness and balance in every pose. Florentina Agu, the founder of Hertunba, brings elegance to life with her stunning fashion creations, and Pius Onome’s brushes work magic as a makeup artist, transforming faces into canvases of beauty.