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Adama Amanda Ndiaye, the woman who took African fashion global.

by Happiness Uduak October 21, 2025

by Happiness Uduak October 21, 2025

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 …
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Shamim Naluyima is tackling plastic waste through social entrepreneurship.

by Faith James October 13, 2025

by Faith James October 13, 2025

Shamim Naluyima shows how Ugandan social enterprises can turn plastic waste into tools for learning and livelihoods. Plastic waste remains one of the most pressing environmental challenges in …
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How Tara Turkington built a thriving multisector company in South Africa.

by Faith James October 9, 2025

by Faith James October 9, 2025

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 …
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Meet Ifedolapo Runsewe, the woman tackling Nigeria’s tyre waste problem.

by Faith James October 7, 2025

by Faith James October 7, 2025

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 …
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Adejoké Bakare is bringing Nigeria’s finest flavours to Britain’s fine dining scene.

by Happiness Uduak October 7, 2025

by Happiness Uduak October 7, 2025

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 …
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How Carolyne Mwangi turned her hobby into a profitable agribusiness.

by Happiness Uduak October 6, 2025

by Happiness Uduak October 6, 2025

Carolyne Mwangi highlights the role of youth-led agribusiness in tackling climate change and strengthening food security in Kenya at Kimplanter Seedlings. Carolyne Mukuhi Mwangi, founder and chief executive …
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Stacey Onyango drives gender inclusion in Africa’s construction and trade sector.

by Faith James September 26, 2025

by Faith James September 26, 2025

Stacey Onyango charts a path for women in Africa’s construction and commerce sectors. Stacey Menga Onyango’s entrepreneurial journey began in 2009 when she founded Minkoti Agencies Limited in …
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Chichi Eriobu is making more people eat “Ukwa” globally.

by Faith James September 9, 2025

by Faith James September 9, 2025

Chichi Eriobu, founder of Phronesis Foods, is advancing Ukwa as both a nutritional staple and an economic opportunity. In Nigeria’s growing agribusiness sector, entrepreneurs are increasingly turning to …
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Mai El-Darawy bets on lavender as Egypt’s next million-dollar export.

by Happiness Uduak September 3, 2025

by Happiness Uduak September 3, 2025

Mai El-Darawy is developing Egypt’s lavender industry, driving exports while empowering women, students, and promoting sustainable development. Mai El-Darawy is an Egyptian entrepreneur best known as the Founder …
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Pullus Africa is providing critical financing for Nigeria’s farmers.

by Faith James September 3, 2025

by Faith James September 3, 2025

Pullus Africa, led by Opeoluwa Fayomi, is using technology and finance to support Nigeria’s poultry farmers amid industry-wide challenges. Nigeria’s poultry sector, a critical pillar of food security …

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