Each month this year, we have had extraordinary mothers and grandmothers in our community share a bit of their lives with us, teaching us something new with their unique journeys, insights, and lessons. So for December, we’re taking a look back at 2025, celebrating their stories and the wisdom they’ve passed on through the course of the year.
January
Tonye Faloughi Ekezie
Founder and Managing Director of Simone’s Oasis
Everything really stems from my personal life, especially my role as wife and as mother. What I do now is directly as a result of being a wife and a mother. Everything is driven by that. Everything I do is usually directly because there’s a need in our own household and as a family, there’s a need that either one of my children may have.
February
Dr. Joy Isa
Balancing Motherhood, Career & Faith
Meet Dr. Joy Isa, a powerhouse of wisdom in parenting and education. As a seasoned education consultant, youth and couples counselor, and speaker, she has spent over 30 years transforming the education space while navigating the beautiful, evolving journey of motherhood.
March
Amb. Nimi Akinkugbe
A wife, mother, grandmother, and also serve in various professional and advisory capacities.
Grandparenting in today’s world is both a privilege and a learning curve. From the joys of bonding with grandchildren to adapting to modern parenting styles, Ambassador Nimi Akinkugbe shares her heartfelt experiences and valuable insights. As a doting grandma, accomplished professional, and proud mother, she reflects on the surprises, challenges, and deep fulfillment that come with this new role.
April
Adedamoye Oshomoji
An educator, linguist, and dedicated mother.
With over 15 years of experience across different continents, she has influenced countless young minds and remains a strong advocate for cultural identity in education. In this exclusive feature, she reflects on her journey, sharing the lessons she’s learned about parenting, professional growth, and the importance of embracing one’s roots.
May
Olusola David-Elegbede
She is a devoted mother, businesswoman, and an advocate for inclusive beauty.
I have learned that in preparing my children to thrive in the future, I need to be okay with the fact that I will not cover all the ground 100%. Despite being intentional in teaching skills and values, some things they will have to learn and experience for themselves. The most important thing is that they have the ability to bounce back if the experience is unpleasant and to find the learning point.
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June
Ivie Okwuegbuna
Founder of Learning Generation and Get Our Children Off the Street
A wife, a devoted mother of two; a children’s author, a leader in education, a passionate advocate for inclusion and mental health, and a family wellness advocate.
July
Rosalind Umar
The Glam-ma Who Boxes, Bants, and Breaks Stereotypes
At 74, she’s redefining what it means to be a grandma. A proud mother of 10 and grandmother to 17, Mrs. Umar is as comfortable in a pair of boxing gloves as she is with a good book in hand. She’s full of energy, full of laughs, and full of wisdom, the kind you don’t just read about, but feel when you’re around her.
August
Steph Redd
A self-described “Triple Threat Performer”, StephREDD is a powerhouse of energy and empathy.
Ask most people about StephREDD and you’ll hear the same thing: she’s a bright light, full of cheer, energy, and presence. But ask her to share one thing people don’t expect, and you’ll uncover a deeper layer beneath the glow. “Honestly, I don’t think there’s much that’s truly ‘unexpected’ about me,” she says with calm clarity. “I’m quite intentional about how I show up: excited, enthusiastic, warm, and cheerful, yet also firm, focused, and deeply committed. What you see is what I choose to be, on purpose and with purpose.”
September
Boyede Adebanjo
The Accountant Who Became a Builder of Hearts and Minds
The hum of children’s laughter and the energy of eager minds fill the halls of Beehive School, a place where learning is not just about books but about shaping character. At the heart of it all is Boyede Adebanjo, a woman who never imagined she’d one day run a school, yet now carries that role with passion and purpose.
Her journey here wasn’t linear. An accountant by training, Boyede spent years building a successful career in the financial services sector in the UK and Nigeria. But when her mother, who had founded Beehive School, fell ill, Boyede stepped in “temporarily” to help. She quickly discovered that education wasn’t just her mother’s calling, it was becoming hers too.
October
Mrs Titilade Olatunde
The Glam-ma Who Traded Chef’s Knives for Ankara Fabrics and Found Her Greatest Joy
Although Mrs. Titilade was already excited at being a grandmum, what she did not expect was how overwhelming and unconditional the love she would feel for her grandchildren.
“It’s a different kind of love than what I felt for my children. It’s more relaxed and filled with a certain kind of joy that comes with seeing your own children become parents.”
November
Dr. Abimbola Ogundere
From Classroom Teacher to Continental Education Leader
She is a teacher, school owner, coach, mentor, author, and advocate for quality education across Africa. Through her books Right Teacher, Right Leadership, and Right Mindsets, and through LAIT Africa’s leadership programs, she works with teachers and school leaders across the continent, helping them grow in excellence and purpose.
But her most important role? “Being a mum to Motunrayo, Moyosola, and Mosopefoluwa, each one teaching me new lessons about love, patience, and leadership daily.”
Read More about our Mum of the Month
So once again we thank you and all our mums and “dads” for an Incredible Year! You and our mums of the month have taught us invaluable lessons that will continue to inspire us into 2026.
Explore their full stories and stories from other incredible mums to learn more about their journeys on the LagosMums website.