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INTERNATIONAL WOMENS SOCIETY OF NIGERIA POWER BREAKFAST: AS TOLD BY A FIRST TIME ATTENDEE

INTERNATIONAL WOMENS SOCIETY OF NIGERIA POWER BREAKFAST: AS TOLD BY A FIRST TIME ATTENDEE

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March 8th, the day set aside to celebrate the social, economic and political importance of women worldwide, was a flurry of activity this year; filled with a number of power packed events, workshops, seminars and Facebook Live conversations all aimed at reminding us of our power as women.

The theme Bold for Change was the subject of all the speeches held across almost all the countries in the world. Amongst the various events held to commiserate that day, was the power brunch hosted by IWS Nigeria.

IWS (International Women Society) is unarguably God’s gift to women. Founded in 1957 by a group of public spirited women in Lagos, it is a society that aims to provide cultural exchanges for women of all areas, particularly for the advancement of women and children in Nigeria and working to encourage and develop the common interest of women of all nationalities age and religion.

The power breakfast which held at the stylishly unique newly opened Sugarcane restaurant was truly power packed. I must confess as a first-time attendee, I was blown away, and had mentally started clearing my schedule for next year’s breakfast. I could totally relate to a young lady who I presume was also a first-time attendee, she expressed sadness at just now finding out about the Society which had existed for sixty solid years, with an awesome line up of phenomenal women excelling in their different fields.

The event was hosted by ace film maker and actor Ego Boyo who is also the 60th President of The International Women’s Society. Other amazons in the room were Honourable Bisi Erelu, Adesuwa Onyenokwe TW Magazine, Mrs. Ndidi Nwuleni, Lala Akindoju, Kate Henshaw amongst others. We also enjoyed performances from Ebele- The Flutist and a surprise performance by Hadiza Blell aka Di’ja of Mavin crew.

 

Dija (Performimg)

Dija Peforming 

Ebele (The Flutist)

Ebele – The Flutist Performing 

The take home from the event was a firm reminder that women have and will always be powerful. Each empowering speech had the same message at its heart: “we are phenomenal women, the time to own that power and use it intentionally to be bold for change is right now.” I looked around the room at women from different generations, culture and social class and the one thing we all had in common was our power as phenomenal women. A power we had just been reminded of (not that we had forgotten though). I went home feeling reinvigorated and charged with a consciousness that will definitely last me through the year.

It is surprising how an event that was absolutely free, was satisfyingly value adding and inspiring, talk about making a difference. Thank you, International Women’s Society, and well-done.

If you are looking for a community of phenomenal women, an opportunity to be mentored and mentor, the chance to network and make a difference, then the International Women’s Society is for you, trust me it will be the best choice you’ve ever made.

Check out all the photos from the event below!

Erelu Bisi Fayemi.

Erelu Bisi Fayemi Speaking

Ndidi Nwuneli.

Ndidi Nwuneli Speaking 

Adesuwa Onyenokwe and Dija

Adesuwa Onyenokwe and Dija.

Erelu Bisi Fayemi

Erelu Bisi Fayemi

Bukki Tijani

Bukki Tijani

Kemi Lala Akindoju (2)

Kemi “Lala” Akindoju

Ego Boyo.

Ego Boyo

Kate Henshaw.

Kate Henshaw

Ndidi Nwuneli

Ndidi Nwuneli

Sola Apata

Sola Apata

Moji Akinkumi and Kemi Dallass

Moji Akinkumi and Kemi Dallass

Kate Henshaw and Gbemi Shasore (1)

Kate Henshaw and Gbemi Shasore

Kemi Lala Akindoju, Ego Boyo, Kate Henshaw (2)

Kemi Lala Akindoju, Ego Boyo and Kate Henshaw

Ufuoma Ejenobor McDermott, Ego Boyo, Kate Henshaw.

Ufuoma Ejenobor-McDermott, Ego Boyo and Kate Henshaw

Tope Mark-Odigie

Tope Mark-Odigie

Susan Peters.

Susan Peters

Yewande Adewusi

Yewande Adewusi

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Susan Peters.

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Abiola Otufale and Ify Monye (1)

 Abiola-Otufale and Ify-Monye

Brenda Ophopho (1)

Brenda Ophopho

Bukki Tijani

Bukki Tijani

Dija.

Dija

Dochi Nwaigwe

Dochi Nwaigwe

Dr. Eniola Ajayi

Dr. Eniola Ajayi

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Ego Boyo and Susan Peters 

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Ego Boyo and Kemi Dallass

 

 

Follow the International Women’s Society on Instagram – @iwsnigeria.

IWS power breakfast Partners are- P&G.

Sponsors include: Main Events, Temple Productions, Cambridge, Quramo, Zaron, Expressions, Foradora Fabrics, JAM-The Coconut Food Company (@jamcoconutfoods), Zee, Arewa Pot, Kwamuhle

Media partners are: TW and Genevieve

 Written by: Aziza Uko

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