Womandla Global Network has created a campaign in celebration of World PR Day which was held on Sunday.
The initiative aims to recognise and honour 17 outstanding African women leaders who have made significant contributions in the fields of PR, corporate communications, and corporate affairs.
These trailblazing women have showcased remarkable achievements and played pivotal roles in shaping the industry. “We are privileged to acknowledge their outstanding accomplishments and consider them as some of the pioneering figures within the fields,” says Sam Gqomo, director of Womandla Global Network.
Noteworthy women include representatives from global brands such as Procter & Gamble, Mastercard, and Kellogg SA, as well as talented professionals from Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana.
As part of this campaign, each candidate was asked to share their insights on how PR and Communications can contribute to the sustainable development of Africa. Their valuable perspectives have been showcased to inspire future advancements and foster the growth of our continent.
Here are some of their insights
Esther Amba Numaba Cobbah, CEO of Stratcomm Africa: “Communication and PR are critical tools for Africa’s development enabling the bridging of the knowledge gap to empower Africans for sustainable development. They also help to educate those introducing innovations to Africa about the realities of the continent and the best approaches for partnership.”
Joy W. is a certified PR and strategy expert, Award-winning publicist, A&R music Executive, The Recording Academy GRAMMY member, and a graduate of Broadcast Journalism (Radio & TV) and Strategic Public Relations.
She has established an Agency called Afrika Plug based in Nairobi Kenya through which she practices as an artist and music publicist, PR specialist, and A&R professional. She is also a brand influencer in the region and works on live shows for various artists locally and internationally.
Joy W. Wayodi has worked with TRACE TV, Her role in the company included dealing with artists, scouting new talent, organising events, and submitting music. Joy also interned at NRG RADIO KENYA, an entertainment media station, during that time she hosted NRG episodes and created content for radio and digital platforms.
Some other artists and brands she has worked with include but are not limited to:-
Sean Paul, Chike, DJ Spinall, Ir Sais, Nasty C, Adekunle Gold, MTV MAMAs PR in East Africa, Tems, Rema, Ladipoe, UMG, Sony Music Entertainment, EMPIRE Music ( Fireboy DML, Cheque, L.A.X, KiDi and, Kizz Danie.
Joy W. brings creative, motivational, and strategic marketing skills to every project she works on, in addition to her wealth of experience in the entertainment industry, Her ability to communicate effectively with all of her clients and her way with words means that she can build effective end-to-end communication, resulting in a positive public brand image.
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