African Businesswoman

Lisa Folawiyo transforms Ankara fabric into luxurious, hand-embellished garments, merging African heritage with global designs.  In 2005, Lisa Folawiyo launched her fashion brand from her home in Lagos …

Sylvia Inkoom drives First National Bank Ghana’s efforts to expand its corporate banking services and support Ghana’s business communities. Sylvia Inkoom is the Executive Director for Corporate and …

Oluwaseun Oni guides A.G. Leventis towards stronger local automotive manufacturing and operational growth in Nigeria.  Oluwaseun Abimisola Oni is a Nigerian business executive, currently serving as the Group …

Daphne Mashile-Nkosi challenges gender norms and pioneers strategic change in SA’s manganese mining sector. For decades, the mining industry has remained one of the most male-dominated sectors in …

Iroghama Ogbeifun is driving growth and inclusion at Starzs Investments, strengthening its role in Nigeria’s maritime sector. Iroghama Ogbeifun currently serves as the Managing Director and Chief Executive …

Funto Boroffice turns Nigeria’s waste into jobs and community empowerment. Funto Boroffice is transforming Nigeria’s waste into jobs, education, and empowerment through recycling, innovation, and community-led sustainability. After …

Matiedje Nkenmayi Gislaine leads Mumita Holdings to empower farmers through climate-smart agriculture, food processing, and sustainability solutions. Founded in 2016 in Buea, Cameroon, Mumita Holdings is a youth-led …

Merveille Shungu is empowering Congolese women through sustainable farming to fight hunger, poverty, and climate change. Merveille Shungu is an agripreneur and the founder of Agro Congo Business …

Omobola Johnson is driving Africa’s tech growth through leadership in policy and venture capital. Omobola Johnson is a Nigerian technocrat and business executive who has significantly impacted the …

Salma Okonkwo is building West Africa’s largest solar farm to provide sustainable electricity to underserved communities in northern Ghana. Salma Okonkwo is a leading Ghanaian energy entrepreneur. She …