During International Women’s Month, which is celebrated annually on March 8th, sharing women’s stories is a powerful way to celebrate their achievements, acknowledge their struggles, and inspire future generations, fostering a more equitable world.

As stories evolved, so did women. Through the years, they moved beyond the domestic roles they were once confined to and took up spaces in film, literature and activism.

It is in this light that Lusiboi Entertainment recently introduced the Lusiboi Monologue Challenge to honour Women’s History Month and provide a platform for emerging female acting talent.

This initiative recognises the power of storytelling in amplifying women’s voices and aims to spotlight actresses who can bring compelling narratives to life.

“Women’s stories deserve to be told with depth and authenticity. This challenge is not just about discovering talent—it’s about recognizing the role women play in shaping our world and giving aspiring actresses a platform to shine,” Fiyinfoluwa Ogunleye, Lusiboi Entertainment’s Project Manager, said.

The challenge kicked off with influencer support, featuring an inspiring monologue that set the stage for participants. Aspiring actresses are invited to submit their own 1-minute, 15-second monologue exploring themes of women’s strength, resilience, and impact on society.

Ogunleye emphasised the company’s commitment to celebrating women through the art of film.

Winners will receive cash prizes and career opportunities, including roles in upcoming Lusiboi Entertainment productions.

The company, known for its dedication to authentic African storytelling, recently premiered the short film Omolola Must Come Back and continues to create projects that amplify diverse voices.

Aspiring actresses can find more details on Lusiboi Entertainment’s social media platforms.

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.

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