African Businesswoman

Elozino Olaniyan breaks barriers as Midwestern Oil’s first female MD/CEO, steering a new leadership era. Effective December 1, 2025, Midwestern Oil and Gas, an indigenous Nigerian exploration and …

Jesca Mhoja Nkwabi leads a major Tanzanian manufacturing conglomerate while empowering youth and women through entrepreneurship and economic development. Dr Jesca Mhoja Nkwabi is one of Tanzania’s most …

Mélanie Keïta boosts African businesses via strategy, brand growth, SME training, and creator media platforms. Mélanie Keïta built her career moving through some of the world’s most important …

Leila Fourie drives digital transformation, regulatory reform, and sustainable market growth as CEO of one of Africa’s leading stock exchanges. Dr Leila Fourie leads the Johannesburg Stock Exchange …

Simisola Williams transforms African wellness through boutique fitness, digital platforms, and community-driven health advocacy rooted in inclusion.  Simisola “Simi” Williams built the kind of finance career many young …

CoachKemi, is reshaping Africa’s economic landscape by teaching individuals to transform their thinking, proving that inner transformation is the foundation for personal wealth creation and sustainable national growth. …

Sarah Ngamau is reshaping the investment sector in Africa through her work with the Moremi Fund, championing greater inclusion of women in finance and entrepreneurship. With over 15 …

Pauline Koelbl drives gender-smart climate investing in Africa through ShEquity, empowering women-led businesses and narrowing the $42 billion funding gap. In Africa’s investment sector, Pauline Koelbl has become …

Fatou Sow Kane leads Expresso Sénégal into a new phase of innovation and financial stability. Fatou Sow Kane has been the Chief Executive Officer of Expresso Sénégal since …

Rose Goslinga is transforming agricultural insurance in Africa through Pula, using technology to protect smallholder farmers from climate and financial risks. Rose Goslinga is a social entrepreneur helping …