Zulaikha Patel is a South African activist who, at 13, led a nationwide protest against racist school hair policies. Today, she champions literacy, identity, and education reform through …
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EatFresh—How Hadija Jabiri is empowering Tanzanian women.
Hadija Jabiri manages two agribusinesses focused on helping farmers in Tanzania cultivate better crops, access larger markets, and increase their earnings. Jabiri didn’t grow up on a farm …
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Exotic EPZ—How three women revamped Kenya’s macadamia fruit industry.
Jane Maigua, Charity Ndegwa and Loise Maina are transforming Kenya’s macadamia industry by empowering women farmers with fair pay, training, and direct market access via Exotic EPZ. The …
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Tariye Gbadegesin—the woman mitigating global climate risk with a $11 billion fund.
Nigerian-American Tariye Gbadegesin leads a global $11 billion investment fund to finance climate mitigation projects in 72 developing countries. Global temperatures have risen by approximately 1.1°C since pre-industrial …
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Olamide Olowe is disrupting African beauty standards with Topicals.
Olamide Olowe is revolutionising the skincare industry by creating science-backed, inclusive products that centre on women of colour with chronic skin conditions while also supporting mental health and …
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Pauline Otila is boosting Kenya’s honey production. Here is how.
Pauline Otila is transforming Kenya’s honey industry by empowering rural women and youth through climate-smart beekeeping that boosts incomes, restores ecosystems, and adds value to African-made products. Traditional …
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Joy Mojisola Raimi, 24, has been crowned Miss World Nigeria 2025, emerging victorious after competing against 36 other hopefuls. Born in Rivers State and proudly representing Osun, she …
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Crowdyvest—Temitope Omotolani’s move to create a fintech investment platform for Nigerians.
Africa has many problems to solve, and innovators like Temitope Omotolani are creating solutions to solve needs across sectors. At Crowdyvest, Omotolani is making it easier for Nigerians …
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Chocotogo—How Nathalie Gambah Kpante built Togo’s first chocolate-producing company.
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 …