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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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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Sabi, a platform co-founded by Anu Adedoyin Adasolum, is simplifing global trade.
Africa’s trade market presents both opportunities and challenges. The continent boasts vibrant markets, abundant resources, and a strong entrepreneurial spirit. However, it faces fragmented supply chains, unreliable logistics, …
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ArtBusinessFashionSMEs
Veekee James—The designer disrupting Africa’s celebrity fashion ecosystem.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesRuth Erikan James, popularly known as Veekee James, is an accomplished fashion designer and businesswoman redefining luxury and style in the African fashion industry. Last year, when she …
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Folorunsho Alakija— the matriarch of Africa’s oil sector.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesFolorunsho Alakija is Africa’s richest woman. The leading African businesswoman and philanthropist founded Famfa Oil Limited, Nigeria’s foremost female-owned oil exploration company. She currently serves as its Executive …
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Sibongile Sambo sold her car to launch South Africa’s first black-owned aviation company.
Sibongile Sambo is a notable figure in South Africa’s aviation sector. As the founder and CEO of SRS Aviation, she became the first Black woman in South Africa …
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BusinessFinanceFinancial InclusionFintechInnovationStartupTech
How Odunayo Eweniyi reshapes money habits in Nigeria with PiggyVest.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesThe African business, finance, and technology landscape is incomplete without mentioning a remarkable figure like Odunayo Eweniyi. She is a visionary leader, entrepreneur, and co-founder of PiggyVest, a …
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ArtBusinessCulture and TourismEntertainmentFilm Industry
Nollywood without Netflix. What’s next for female filmmakers?
When the news broke that Netflix might pull out of the Nigerian market, it felt like a bad plot twist. This, after all, was no mere platform. For …
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ArtBusinessEntertainmentFilm Industry
Jadesola Osiberu has shaped movie culture for Nigerian millennials. Period.
When streaming giant Amazon Prime Video decided to make its mark on Nollywood in 2022, the choice of who to work with was almost instinctive- Jadesola Osiberu. The …
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The Inspiring Journey of Damilola Odufuwa into media, tech and advocacy.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDamilola Odufuwa is a distinguished Nigerian business executive and activist recognised for her significant contributions to media, technology, and women’s rights advocacy. Her work has firmly established her …