Female Entrepreneurs

Simisola Williams transforms African wellness through boutique fitness, digital platforms, and community-driven health advocacy rooted in inclusion.  Simisola “Simi” Williams built the kind of finance career many young …

Naike Moshi empowers African women through leadership development, mentorship, executive recruitment, and advocacy for gender-inclusive corporate policies. Naike Moshi’s work in women’s leadership began with patterns she kept …

Aishat Mustapha makes handcrafted beaded bags that highlight Nigerian artistry and give African fashion a modern, sustainable touch. When Aishat Mustapha launched Mairachamp in 2019, she wasn’t planning …

Chef Amaka promotes African cuisine, wellness, and culture through afro-fusion cooking, media, entrepreneurship, and advocacy. Chiamaka Nwakalor-Egemba, popularly known as Chef Amaka, has established a name that now …

Rose Goslinga is transforming agricultural insurance in Africa through Pula, using technology to protect smallholder farmers from climate and financial risks. Rose Goslinga is a social entrepreneur helping …

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 …

Isabella Kobela and Meiki Ngcengeni design and manufacture jewellery, refine precious metals, recycle waste, and sustainably train young artisans. In 2008, with just R2,000 and a set of …

Rita Adachukwu James combines business innovation with social impact, advancing energy access and community empowerment in Nigeria. In October 2007, at just 27 years old, Rita Adachukwu James …

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. …