Leyla Leylah

Pioneering Nigerian entrepreneur empowering women through technology and entrepreneurship

Introduction

Leyla Leylah (born 1978) is a Nigerian social entrepreneur and founder of LeyLah, an organization that provides business training and funding opportunities for African women entrepreneurs. Her work has directly impacted over 10,000 women across 15 African countries, making her a key figure in the continent's economic empowerment movement.

Early Life

Growing up in Lagos during the 1980s, Leylah witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by women in accessing financial resources and business networks. This experience motivated her to create solutions that would bridge these gaps...