Female Entrepreneurs

Sandrah Tubobereni blends Nigerian heritage with modern design while fostering female entrepreneurship.  Sandrah Tubobereni, a Nigerian leading fashion designer and entrepreneur, has built a career that bridges traditional …

Olapeju Umah founded MyFoodAngels to solve food access and supply issues in Nigeria. The origins of many start-ups can often be traced back to a single, persistent challenge—and …

Hellen Dausen is building a sustainable skincare brand that empowers women and promotes natural African wellness. In 2010, Hellen Dausen won Miss Universe Tanzania and received a scholarship …

Sonia Mugabo boosts Rwanda’s fashion industry with elegant, locally-made clothing. In 2013, Sonia Mugabo returned to Rwanda after completing a degree in Visual Communication and Graphic Design at …

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 …

Hilda Louca is reshaping Egypt’s fashion industry by using MITCHA to professionalise and support local designers.  Since launching the fashion-tech platform MITCHA in 2018, Egyptian entrepreneur Hilda Louca …

Fatim Cissé is shaping Côte d’Ivoire’s digital future through leadership at IHS Towers and tech firm, DUX. Fatim Cissé is part of a growing group of women in …

Sarah Waiswa is building a platform that empowers African women photographers to tell authentic, ethical, and impactful stories. Sarah Waiswa, a Ugandan-born, Kenya-based documentary and portrait photographer, is …

Toks Aruoture builds luxury nursery spaces while mentoring entrepreneurs to rise above limitations and lead with purpose. Toks Aruoture is a British-Nigerian entrepreneur, interior designer, TEDx speaker, and …

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, …