African Businesswoman

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 …

Amaka Okechukwu Opara is reshaping the future of women-led African businesses by providing early-stage capital, strategic support, and vital networks through her venture fund, WEAV. As the founding …

Kadijah Amoah drives growth at Pecan Energies, focusing on local impact, innovation, and responsible oil production. As the CEO of Pecan Energies Ghana Limited, Kadijah Amoah continues to …

Sola Babatunde is building a structured, skills-driven fashion ecosystem in Nigeria by combining vocational training, local garment manufacturing, and national policy reform. When Sola Babatunde launched OSC Group …

Chidalu Onyenso is transforming how Nigeria’s small businesses access energy by building a supportive ecosystem that makes solar power affordable, reliable, and sustainable through her innovation, Eathnond. Business …

Damilola Ademilokun is building the structure Africa’s fashion industry desperately needs by creating a whole ecosystem for talent recruitment, career development, and HR. Across Nigeria and Africa, fashion …

Adeola Ayoola, co-founder and CEO of  Famasi Africa, is addressing one of Nigeria’s most pressing health challenges: medication adherence. In a country where nearly  30% of all deaths …

In the heart of Nigeria, Osato Omo-Osemwingie is rewriting the story of kilishi—a beloved West African delicacy often likened to beef jerky—through El Gazelle Foods. This brand is …

Rwanda is no stranger to the mounting effects of climate change. From erratic rainfall disrupting agriculture to deforestation, soil erosion, and urban flooding, the country’s natural resource-dependent communities …