African Businesswoman

Carolyne Kirabo is redefining gender-lens investing by building inclusive financing systems for African women entrepreneurs. Carolyne Kirabo is the founder and Managing Director of M-Kyala Ventures a Uganda-based …

Florence Okoli, GMD of Eraskorp, leads bold industrial and energy initiatives to boost Nigeria’s self-sufficiency. Florence Okoli is the Group Managing Director of Eraskorp Nigeria Limited, a fast-growing …

Madji Sock is leading efforts to tackle development gaps in West Africa through venture building and strategic investment. Madji Sock, a seasoned business executive from Senegal, is the …

Selassie Atadika is a Ghanaian chef, award-winning chocolatier, and visionary advocate for sustainability, biodiversity, and culinary heritage. She is also a culinary creative and the founder of Midunu, …

Jessica Uche builds scalable systems and empowers teams, driving sustainable business growth across global markets. Owning a business goes far beyond capital and ambition. It demands a commitment …

Nangula Kauluma drives innovation and inclusive banking as a transformative leader in Namibia’s retail finance.Nangula Kauluma is a respected figure in Namibia’s financial sector. She serves as the …

Studio 189 is building a sustainable fashion ecosystem that empowers African artisans, produces ethically in Ghana, and brings handcrafted, high-quality African fashion to the global stage. Headquartered in …

Josephine Katumba promotes food access in South Africa through urban farming and low-cost retail innovation. South African entrepreneur Josephine Katumba is gaining attention for her efforts to address …

Sarah Diouf founded Tongoro, a Senegal-based fashion brand making bold, ethical, and globally accessible African fashion while empowering local artisans. Sarah Diouf is the founder and creative director …

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 …