For over 150 years, 100% of Togo’s cocoa was exported. Farmers grew the beans, traders bought and shipped them overseas, and factories in distant countries transformed them into …
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Foluke Michael is pioneering Africa’s green revolution.
Caterina De’ Medici Africa’s CEO Foluke Michael is at the forefront of Africa’s green economy movement. A project management expert, SDGs implementer, and Green Economy specialist, her work …
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Adele Dejak—where African luxury meets sustainability in fashion.
Weekend Read European fashion has long defined luxury, but Adele Dejak proves that African craftsmanship also belongs on the world stage. With her striking, sculptural jewellery handcrafted in …
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Laila Macharia— the visionary who moved to shape Africa’s creative future.
Dr Laila Macharia is a Kenyan changemaker. Through her work with the Aspen Initiative Africa and the Africa Digital Media Institute, she promotes change in Africa by empowering …
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Wendy Appelbaum—the woman who built South Africa’s premium winery.
Wendy Appelbaum, one of South Africa’s most influential businesswomen and arguably its richest woman, knows that although wealth can be inherited, true impact is earned. As the daughter …
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Amanda Etuk is enhancing last-mile delivery across Nigeria.
Amanda Etuk is revolutionising last-mile delivery in Nigeria through technology, financial empowerment, and efficient logistics solutions. Although she never intended to become a logistics entrepreneur, with a Pharmacy …
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Ifeyinwa Ogar is revolutionising Nigeria’s agro-processing sector with Roki Foods.
Ifeyinwa Ogar is combating food waste and high grocery costs by dehydrating agro products to extend shelf life. Her brand, Roki Foods, produces affordable foodstuffs, supports local farmers, …
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NexaScale—Adora Nwodo’s mission to empower tech talents across Africa.
Meet Adora Nwodo, a software engineer at Microsoft, the founder of the nonprofit NexaScale, an author, a content creator, and a DJ. She provides opportunities for entry-level technologists …
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Regxta—Rukayat Bello’s vision to bridge the financial gap for Africa’s unbanked.
Rukayat Bello grew up watching her mother struggle with her finances. She was a determined and hardworking micro-business owner but was always constrained by access to finance. Banks …
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Meet Amaka Nsofor, a top expert in the African debt capital market.
Amaka Nsofor is a leading finance expert specialising in debt capital markets. With extensive experience in Africa, Central and Eastern Europe, and the Middle East, she is pivotal …