African Businesswoman

Through Bolat Paints, Omobolaji Shittu is paving the way for women in Nigeria’s male-dominated manufacturing industry. Omobolaji Shittu is the founder of Bolat Paints and Chemicals Nigeria Ltd, …

Toun Okewale Sonaiya is amplifying women’s voices through radio, advocacy, and training to drive gender equity in Nigeria. Toun Okewale Sonaiya is an influential figure in Nigerian media …

Rita Kavashe is transforming Kenya’s auto industry through strategic leadership and local empowerment. Rita Kavashe, Managing Director of Isuzu East Africa, is one of the prominent figures shaping …

Patty Karuaihe-Martin is steering growth at NamibRe.Patty Karuaihe-Martin has led NamibRe’s growth, sustainability drive, and regional influence.  Since the appointment of Patty Karuaihe-Martin in 2014 as Managing Director …

Dara Treseder is steering Autodesk’s marketing toward global growth through innovation and impact-driven strategy.  Dara Treseder, a Nigerian-born marketing executive, is currently the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of …

Nomso Kana is expanding broadband infrastructure to underserved areas while championing sustainability, innovation, and women’s empowerment. Nomso Kana was a nuclear scientist, working in a high-security research lab …

Xoliswa Daku is redefining property development through impact-driven entrepreneurship. Xoliswa Daku, a South African lawyer-turned-entrepreneur, is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Daku Group of Companies, …

Mukwandi Chibesakunda is driving change in Zambia’s banking through innovation and inclusive leadership.  Mukwandi Walusiku Chibesakunda is a leader in Zambia’s financial services sector. In October 2020, she …

Felicia Msiza is leading Raubex Group through strategic growth and greater inclusion in the SA construction industry. Ntombi Felicia Msiza, a South African executive, is the Chief Executive …

Kolade Mayowa is turning crochet into luxury by blending architecture and African craftsmanship into handmade designer fashion. Omobolade “Lade” Kolade Mayowa is the founder of Hooked By Lade, …