There’s a certain magic in the way Charlotte Mensah touches hair. This is why the hairstylist has won industry accolades, launched her luxury product line, and styled A-list …
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Damilola Olokesusi—the woman fixing Nigeria’s traffic and carbon footprint crisis with Shuttlers.
Damilola Olokesusi is helping to reduce Nigeria’s traffic problem and carbon footprint. According to recent reports, daily commuting significantly impacts individual carbon footprints, with transportation accounting for roughly …
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Eva Muthuuri- How this development expert switched to brewing change in Kenya’s coffee market.
Millions of people worldwide enjoy their first cup of coffee every morning. However, few take a moment to consider the individuals who pick the beans, particularly the women …
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DiasporaGender EqualityGender InclusionLeadership
Amanda Azubuike—first Nigerian woman to be decorated as a Brigadier General in the US Army.
Brigadier General Amanda Azubuike, a distinguished military leader, has made history in the United States (US) Army. Amanda Azubuike, 57, was born in London to a Nigerian father …
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HealthHealthTechSocial Impact
Greymate Care—Meet Chika Madubuko, the woman meeting the elderly care needs for Africans.
The rise of mobile technology is reshaping industries across Africa, and healthcare is no exception. According to a Deloitte report, Sub-Saharan Africa is poised to be the fastest-growing …
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HealthMaternal HealthSocial Impact
Lucy Msukwa is curbing maternal mortality in Malawi. Here’s her backstory.
Malawi has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world, with 439 deaths per 100,000 live births recorded between 2010 and 2016. Many of these deaths …
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Ntsiki Biyela—the woman who dared to become SA’s first black female winemaker.
In 1998, Ntsiki Biyela had never tasted wine. She didn’t come from a family of wine drinkers or grow up around vineyards. But when South African Airways offered …
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STER—Oluwaseun Osowobi is on a mission to help sexual assault victims in Nigeria.
Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi had firsthand experience with sexual assault. Since then, she has dedicated her life to fighting for survivors like herself. As the founder of Stand to …
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How Teri Ijeoma moved from teaching to multi-million dollar stock trading.
A few years ago, Teri Ijeoma sat in her car in the parking lot of an elementary school, bracing herself for another long day as an assistant principal. …
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Fisayo Longe—How the British-Nigerian built a £6 million fashion empire in London.
Breaking into the international fashion market is no small feat. The competition is incredibly fierce for startups without deep pockets or established reputations. Industry statistics reveal that approximately …