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Here is to all the hard work, passion, efforts, and commitment. Happy Workers Day

The most underrated productivity tool for women in tech is not a new app. It is sleep. 😴 We have been sold the idea that exhaustion is ambition, that the less you sleep, the harder you are working. But science and our bodies tell a different story. Sleep deprivation affects your memory, spikes your stress hormones, weakens your immune system, and slows down every cognitive process that your career depends on. Rest is not the opposite of success. It is the foundation of it. Protect your sleep like you protect your calendar. 💜

HERMOMENTUM2026 For International Women’s Day, our spotlight shines on Mary Afolabi, a Brand Designer, Design Mentor, Author, and Partner at FourthCanvas, a woman who has built a career at the intersection of craft, community, and creative leadership. Mary Afolabi is known for designing with intention and leading with heart. As a Partner at FourthCanvas, one of Africa’s most respected creative studios, Mary Afolabi has helped shape some of the most compelling brand identities on the continent bringing vision, strategy, and artistry to every project. But Mary Afolabi’s impact doesn’t stop at the studio. As a mentor, she invests deeply in the next generation of designers sharing knowledge, opening doors, and creating the kind of support she knows emerging creatives need to truly thrive. And as an author, she has taken that generosity a step further, putting her insights into words that will outlast any single project or conversation. Mary is not just building brands, she is building people, building culture, and building a legacy that the creative industry will feel for generations to come. In this IWD interview series, she shares her real stories about leadership, career growth, gender equality, and taking action for women and girls. Because empowerment is not just inspiration, it’s access, advocacy, and intentional action. Read as she shares: • The early stages of her career • The challenges she overcame • What Rights. Justice. Action. means through lived experience • How she’s creating opportunities for other women For ALL women and girls, We don’t just celebrate progress. We build it.

HERMOMENTUM2026 For International Women’s Day, our spotlight shines on Chukwu Adaeze Victoria, a Brand Designer and Strategist with nearly a decade of experience turning ideas into bold, unforgettable identities. Chukwu Adaeze Victoria is known for the kind of work that stops the scroll, commands a room, and leaves a lasting impression. Chukwu Adaeze Victoria is a rare creative who understands that great design is not just beautiful, it’s strategic, intentional, and deeply human. With almost ten years of shaping how brands look, feel, and speak, Adaeze has built a body of work that spans industries and tells stories with visual power. She doesn’t just design brands, she breathes life into them, giving businesses the identity they need to stand out and the strategy they need to grow. Beyond her craft, she continues to raise the bar for what brand design looks like on the African continent and beyond proving that world-class creative work is very much being built right here. In this IWD interview series, she shares her real stories about leadership, career growth, gender equality, and taking action for women and girls. Because empowerment is not just inspiration, it’s access, advocacy, and intentional action. Read as she shares: • The early stages of her career • The challenges she overcame • What Rights. Justice. Action. means through lived experience • How she’s creating opportunities for other women For ALL women and girls, We don’t just celebrate progress. We build it.

HERMOMENTUM2026 For International Women’s Day, our spotlight shines on Rukayat Yaro , a Product Designer and Community Leader whose work is rooted in creating digital experiences that are not just functional, but deeply human. She is known for designing with empathy, leading with generosity, and building products that center the people who use them. Rukayat Yaro brings a user-first lens to every challenge she encounters, ensuring that great design is never just about aesthetics, it’s about impact, access, and belonging. As a community leader, she extends her influence far beyond her design work, creating spaces where emerging designers, especially women, can learn, grow, and find their footing in a competitive industry. She understands that the best thing a skilled person can do is bring others along. Rukayat Yaro story is a reminder that when you design for people, you change people. and that is the most powerful thing a designer can do. In this IWD interview series, she shares her real stories about leadership, career growth, gender equality, and taking action for women and girls. Because empowerment is not just inspiration, it’s access, advocacy, and intentional action. Read as she shares: • The early stages of her career • The challenges she overcame • What Rights. Justice. Action. means through lived experience • How she’s creating opportunities for other women For ALL women and girls, We don’t just celebrate progress. We build it.

This International Women's Day, we are celebrating women who build with vision, with grit, and with purpose. We are proud to host Building as a Woman, a conversation that goes beyond the highlight reel and into the real, the strategy, the setbacks, the breakthroughs, and the belief that keeps women building even when the odds are stacked against them. We are honored to be joined by two incredible speakers: Kachi Kalu — Co-Founder, Lilac Africa Championing women's access to tech education across Africa and rewriting what the future of the industry looks like. Tolulope Atomori — Chief People Officer, Payaza | Leading people at the forefront of African fintech and proving that women belong in every seat at the table. If you are a woman building a career, a product, a brand, or a community — this event is for you. Friday, March 13th, 2026 5:00PM – 7:00PM Admission: Free Registration: Compulsory Secure your spot via the link in comment. We'll see you there. 👇

HERMOMENTUM2026 For International Women’s Day, our spotlight shines on Modupe O., a Brand and Marketing Strategist sitting at the powerful intersection of storytelling, design, and growth. She is known for building brands that don’t just look good but they connect, convert, and endure. Modupe O. understands that the best marketing isn’t noise; it’s narrative, and she has made it her craft to tell stories that move people and move businesses forward. As a strategist who bridges the creative and the commercial, Modupe O. brings a rare blend of artistic sensibility and business acumen to every project she touches, helping brands find their voice, own their space, and grow with intention. Beyond her client work, she continues to shape conversations around what it means to build brands in a fast-moving, ever-evolving landscape. In this IWD interview series, she shares her real stories about leadership, career growth, gender equality, and taking action for women and girls. Because empowerment is not just inspiration, it’s access, advocacy, and intentional action. Read as she shares: • The early stages of her career • The challenges she overcame • What Rights. Justice. Action. means through lived experience • How she’s creating opportunities for other women For ALL women and girls, We don’t just celebrate progress. We build it.

International Women’s Day 2026 For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Justice. Action. This is more than a theme. It’s a reminder that equality requires intention, advocacy, and collective action. Today, we honor women building, leading, speaking up, and creating access across industries. Because women’s rights are human rights. And justice is not optional.

Understanding taxes isn't optional - it's essential. Whether you're a young professional, entrepreneur, or building your career, knowing how taxes work can save you money, stress, and costly mistakes. At Lilies Sync, we're hosting a practical session: "Let's Talk Tax: What You Really Need to Know" with Amb. Divinefavour O. Apata. We'll be covering: • Tax fundamentals every professional should understand • Common tax mistakes to avoid • How to stay compliant • Why financial literacy is critical for career growth This Saturday, 28th February 2026 by 6PM on Google Meet Financial knowledge builds confidence. Confidence builds stronger careers. Join the conversation. Attendance is free but registration is compulsory Save your spot, Link in comment👇

There are things women feel deeply but rarely say out loud. The quiet fear of falling behind, the pressure to be strong, grateful and capable all at once. One thing that we want you to hold on to is this, You’re not ungrateful, you’re just human and you should give yourself grace at all times. At Lilac Africa , we create space for women to say the things they’ve been taught to internalize and to replace silence with confidence, and clarity If this post resonates, that’s because you are not alone.You have never been Join Lilac Africa community of women where your feelings are valid and your growth is supported. Link to join, in the comment below👇