African Businesswoman

Mathebe Ngwenya is redefining African beauty by connecting local brands to consumers and championing homegrown innovation. Since 2015, Mathebe Ngwenya has built a reputation as a leader reshaping …

Lucy Wangari is advancing sustainable onion farming, empowering smallholder farmers in Kenya’s arid regions. Onions and garlic are household staples in Kenya; however, demand often exceeds local production. …

Adama Amanda Ndiaye is a Senegalese fashion designer and entrepreneur promoting African fashion, women’s empowerment, and sustainable creativity globally. Adama Amanda Ndiaye, known globally as Adama Paris, is …

Rukayat Alabi empowers UK immigrants through RKY Careers, creating inclusive access to career growth, mentorship, and professional development. Rukayat Alabi is the founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) …

Justina Mutale empowers African women and girls through education, leadership training, mentorship, and advocacy for global gender equality. Justina Mutale has spent over 30 years working to dismantle …

Dorothy Kabagambe Ssemanda is the first Ugandan CEO of American Tower Uganda, where she oversees the expansion of telecom access and sustainable infrastructure. In Uganda’s telecommunications sector, few …

Tara Turkington has led Flow Communications from a small start-up to a recognised South African multi-sector company.  In 2005, Tara Turkington founded Flow Communications (Flow) from her home …

Roberta Oyedokun pivoted to agribusiness from a thriving tech career to innovate child nutrition in Nigeria. Child malnutrition remains a significant health concern in Nigeria, where millions of …

Ifedolapo Runsewe is tackling Nigeria’s tyre waste. She turns discarded tyres into useful products and jobs through FREEE Recycle Limited.  In Nigerian cities, piles of discarded vehicle tyres …

Adejoké Bakare is redefining West African cuisine globally through her Michelin-starred restaurant, Chishuru. In February 2024, British Nigerian-born chef Adejoké Bakare made history as the first Black woman …