We help women to transform, and achieve the purpose for which they were created.
Unique Women works to enrich women from various spheres of life, because we know that together, more can be achieved.
Welcome to Unique Women, a supportive community dedicated to empowering women creating full, purpose-driven lives for themselves and their families.
‘Together, more can be achieved’ is the motto that drives us.
Our founder, O.B.A. (Oyinlola Bukky Akande), directs an ‘always-on’ programme of virtual and offline events, workshops, courses designed to build members, as well as their partners and children, in faith, support, career and personal growth.
Unique Women is noted for its welcoming spirit.
Many members are based in the UK, whilst a significant number join digital events and chat forums from Africa, mainland Europe, the US and other locations.
The majority of members are recommended through personal invitations and relationships, with new faces often discovering us online.
Unique Women is a truly inclusive space where women and their families come together for growth, prayer, empowerment, and friendship.
Our members currently range from 21 to 80, which we proudly count as just one indication of how diverse and cohesive Unique Women is.
Whether married, single, or raising families, our members bring a wealth of experience from different fields, including corporate roles, healthcare, education, ministry, and entrepreneurship.
What unites members is a shared desire for spiritual growth, community, financial wisdom, and a safe environment to explore our purpose.
Unique Women are largely faith-driven, teachable, and wholeheartedly committed to becoming the best versions of themselves.
Every weekday or evening, and most weekends, there is a workshop, book club or event that addresses topics important to members, including:
Business
Personal finance
Health
Healing
Advice on personal matters within a safe, confidential setting
Bible study
The needs of the men and boys in our lives
Intergenerational connections
Community issues
Social affairs.
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We listen carefully to our community and strive to ensure that our offerings meet the evolving needs of our members.
Join us on this journey of faith, empowerment, and connection. Together, more can be achieved.
Our Directors and Ambassador
Kemi Alapfuja
Director
Pastor Mrs Oyinlola Bukky Akande (or, O.B.A.), as she is fondly known, is a dynamic and results-driven professional with over 25 years of dedicated experience in women's advocacy, events management, empowerment, coaching and personal development.
As the esteemed founder of Unique Women, a prominent women’s advocacy and empowerment group, she has spearheaded initiatives that have profoundly impacted women's lives across the UK and beyond. Her strategic leadership and visionary approach have cultivated an environment where women can thrive, access essential resources and gain the confidence to lead.
O.B.A. is also a celebrated author, public speaker and life coach. Her best-selling books Hello, I’m Pleased to Meet You , Diary of a Unique Woman, and Go Selfless have inspired countless readers to pursue their dreams, overcome obstacles and reach for the stars. She frequently contributes insightful commentary to various esteemed online platforms, furthering her influence and advocacy.
Her eloquent and compelling speeches have made her a sought-after keynote speaker at conferences, seminars, and corporate events. O.B.A.’s workshops and presentations are known for their motivational impact, leaving audiences with actionable strategies for personal and professional growth. Her unassuming demeanour endears her to many, and she is a sought-after speaker on women’s issues, the Christian home and personal development.
In addition to her advocacy and public speaking, O.B.A. is a seasoned event management professional, orchestrating large-scale events that focus on women's issues and empowerment. Her meticulous planning and execution ensure that these events are not only successful but also leave a lasting impact on attendees.
As a life coach, O.B.A. has dedicated her career to helping women unlock their full potential. Her one-on-one coaching sessions are tailored to meet individual needs, guiding clients through life transitions, goal setting and personal development. A firm advocate of family values, she ensures she incorporates advocacy, empowerment and coaching sessions for men into her event calendar. The highly-successful married couple seminars held by the Unique Women Foundation are testament to this.
O.B.A.'s academic credentials are the basis for her professional achievements. She holds a degree in Event Management, a diploma in Banking and is a certified life coach and public speaker.
Her dedication to women's empowerment has earned her numerous accolades, including the Most Influential Woman of the Year award, a Lifetime Achievement Award in SDFGH (Selfless, Dedicated, Faithful, Giving Hero) at the IRMMs (Influential Role Models and Mentors Awards) 2019, and recognition as an Outstanding Author in 2023 from the Mother’s Heart Women Global Awards, by the Slipstream IRMM Association. Her achievements have also been recognised in The New Africa Magazine, which nominated her as one of the 110 Outstanding Women in Africa 2022, alongside luminaries such as Tems.
O.B.A. is an active member of several professional organisations, including the Society of Authors. Her volunteer work includes mentoring for women and serving on the board of a career development charity, Career Clinic.
O.B.A.’s unwavering commitment to advancing women's rights and opportunities continues to inspire and empower women around the world.
Oyinlola Bukky Akande (O.B.A.)
Founder
Margaret Jummy Taribo
Director
Margaret Jummy Taribo has been volunteering in the community for decades then transitioned into working as a community development and youth worker, then later as a parent development coordinator.
Margaret supported families with young children in local Sure Start programmes, been involved in parent outreach and support, and worked as a coordinator in one of the local children’s centres in Southwark.
She has developed training projects and outreach services for families in partnership with health, social care and other voluntary services.
She is currently Executive Director of Parentskills2go and CEO of Distinct Family Services and engages with issues affecting Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic families and communities in the UK on her YouTube channel MEE with Margaret.
Nike Aiyeola
Ambassador
Pastor Mrs Nike Aiyeola represents and supports the work of Unique Women alongside her ministry work in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom.
Nike is a senior nurse in England’s National Health Service (NHS).
Kemi Alapafuja is a dedicated humanitarian and a retired theatre practitioner with an extensive background in the healthcare sector. Throughout her distinguished career, she provided holistic nursing care and management across diverse hospital theatre departments, developing a deep-seated commitment to the well-being of others.
As the Founder and CEO of HOT (Honesty Openness Transparency) Company Ltd, Kemi has turned her professional expertise into a mission of service. Her charity is dedicated to supporting the needy through hospitality, compassionate care, and visitation services in homes, hospitals, and hospices.
Guided by her faith, Kemi is deeply committed to her spiritual calling, finding her greatest fulfillment in intercession and the encouragement of others. Her life’s work is driven by a single, powerful purpose: to bring joy and smiles to the faces of those she serves.
Pamela Melisa Davies
Director
Pamela Melisa Davies, founder of Divine Help Second Chance LTD is a passionate woman of God, with the desire to build, plant, transform, equipped, and empower God's people and advancing God’s Kingdom.
She is a minister, seasoned worshipper, speaker and show host, a leader, mentor and advocate who is focused on increasing daily in wisdom and divine application.
Outside of ministry and business, Pamela is an advocate for neurodiversity, mental health and menopause awareness and . a qualified registered nurse.
Pamela is an advocate, committed to creating awareness of, and de-stigmatising women’s menopause experiences as well as autism and poor mental health within BME communities.
Pamela says, “I encourage people to speak up and speak out about their mental health needs to they can access equal health care services.”
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