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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ArtBusinessFashionInnovation
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 …
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HealthHealthTechInnovationStartupTech
Abimbola Adebakin strategic advancement of Nigeria’s pharmatech ecosystem.
Nigeria, a nation with over 200 million people, has approximately 3,800 registered retail pharmacies. Roughly one pharmacy is stationed for every 57,000 people, starkly contrasting to countries like …
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BusinessInnovationStartupTech
Meet Rebecca Enonchong, Cameroonian technopreneur who built a global tech brand.
Cameroonian-born tech pioneer Rebecca Enonchong grew from a curious teenager to one of Africa’s leading tech advocates. At just 15, she took a job selling door-to-door newspaper subscriptions, …
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Every year, millions of lives are lost to illnesses across Africa—not because their conditions were untreatable, but because help didn’t arrive in time. Folake Owodunni and Maame Poku …
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ArtBusinessFashion
Gbemi Okunlola—British Nigerian designer crafting the world’s luxury bridal dresses.
British Nigerian designer Gbemi Okunlola is an icon in the global bridal fashion market. At 11 years old, she discovered her passion for creating stunning dresses. While her …
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ArtBusinessFashionTech Law
Bernice Asein has created legal services tailored to Africa’s creative industry.
Bernice Asein, a young law student, had a passion for stitching thrifted clothes but found herself torn between her love for law and her fascination with fashion. While …
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FinanceFintechInnovationStartupTech
Tyms Africa—Chineye Ochem helps businesses perform accounting seamlessly.
Accounting isn’t often regarded as the most exciting topic. For many business owners, it’s a necessary task that often takes a backseat to more engaging priorities like product …
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BusinessHealthInnovationSMEs
Uncover— Sneha Mehta and Jade Oyateru develop a skincare brand for people of colour.
For too long, the global beauty industry has treated melanated skin as an afterthought. Products designed for lighter skin tones dominate the market, leaving African women and women …
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EntertainmentSocial ImpactSports
Elizabeth Oshoba is on the move to replicate her boxing success in Nigeria.
Elizabeth Oshoba was never one to back down from a fight. In 2024, she made headlines across the globe by becoming the first Nigerian woman to win the …