African Businesswoman

Irene Etyang empowers rural women farmers in Kenya through Mamlo Foods’ sustainable, value-added processing model. Growing up in a farming community, Irene Etyang witnessed the economic challenges of …

Martha Murorua is shaping the future of banking in Namibia by leading Nedbank with a focus on sustainable finance, youth empowerment, and economic resilience. Martha Murorua is a …

Winifred Okafor Isichei is building Bonita Foods – a Nigerian food company that creates healthy, plant-based snacks using locally sourced ingredients and sustainable methods. Isichei, a trained lawyer …

Adanne Uche, founder of Ady’s Agro Processing, promotes food safety and sustainability in Nigeria through preservative-free, locally sourced ingredients. Adanne Uche, founder of Ady’s Agro Processing Limited, is …

Grass-Fields blends modern style with traditional African prints to create ethical fashion. It empowers communities and aims to create one million jobs in Africa by 2050. Grass-Fields is …

Gbemisola Abudu is a Nigerian-American sports executive who led NBA Nigeria’s strategic growth and youth engagement initiatives. Gbemisola Abudu made history in 2022 when she was appointed Vice …

Hajia Bola Shagaya MON is the founder and CEO of Bolmus Group International and one of Africa’s wealthiest and most influential women. She has built and continues to …

Godrey Ogbechie drives Rainoil’s nationwide growth by blending strategic infrastructure development with community-focused leadership in Nigeria’s energy sector. Since being appointed Group Executive Director of Rainoil Limited in …

Rhoda Aguonigho empowers emerging fashion designers across Africa through Lhaude Africa—a platform offering education, mentorship, and global exposure. Her journey began with persistent frustration. Having worked in both …

Taelo Mojapelo contributes to South Africa’s energy landscape by driving BP Southern Africa’s (bpSA) growth strategy and championing gender equity and economic empowerment. Since June 2020, Taelo Mojapelo …