Female Retailers

Insecurity disrupts women traders in Northern Nigeria, increasing costs, fear, displacement, and market instability. (Important notice: Pseudonyms have been used in this article to protect the identities of …

Nelly Agbogu builds global marketplaces and digital platforms empowering African entrepreneurs to grow and scale. In 2015, while working at an oil servicing company, Nelly Agbogu (a.k.a Naija …

Sophia Alj builds Chari, digitising Africa’s informal retail sector through supply, payments, and financial services. Sophia Alj has emerged as one of North Africa’s notable tech entrepreneurs, co-founding …

Amber Penney is redefining African fashion through FARO Africa’s circular model that fuses sustainability with accessibility. Each year, fashion brands around the world produce millions of garments that …

Toluwalope Adigun is building a fashion, food, and retail brand driven by excellence and intentional leadership. Toluwalope Anne Jacob Adigun didn’t wait for perfect conditions to start her …

Flora Mutahi pioneered flavoured tea in Kenya and continues to shape the business industry.  Flora Mutahi is the founder and CEO of Melvin Marsh International Ltd, the company …

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 …

Oryx Desert Salt is a sustainably sourced global brand founded by Samantha Skyring, rooted in purity, health, and ethical business practices. The idea for Oryx Desert Salt began …

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 …

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 …