Impact

By Tannu Jiwnani. Cybersecurity is one of the most dynamic and fast-growing fields in technology, with an ever-evolving landscape of threats and challenges. However, despite its vast potential, …

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 …

Yaliwe Soko is educating Africans, empowering women, and using blockchain to drive inclusive financial access. Yaliwe Soko did not initially become a tech expert. She lacked formal IT …

Chioma Ukpabi is addressing youth unemployment in Nigeria by providing job opportunities and practical skills through technology-driven training. Chioma Ukpabi’s journey into social entrepreneurship began while she was …

Brigitha Faustin empowers Tanzanian women farmers by producing affordable, locally sourced sunflower oil sustainably. When Brigitha Faustin founded OBRI Tanzania in 2015, she had no external funding or …

Maryam Hassan uses art as a tool for promoting peace and social justice. Maryam Bukar Hassan, widely known by her stage name Alhanislam, has been appointed as the …

Alakanani Itireleng is utilising blockchain to educate, empower, fund, and connect Africans to inclusive and sustainable tech opportunities. In 2012, Alakanani Itireleng was not a tech founder or …

Festus Abigail is empowering Nigerian girls through menstrual health, digital skills, access to education, and programs promoting economic independence. Festus Abigail has made it her mission to join …

Shamsa Araweelo channels FGM trauma into global activism, survivor support, policy reform, and frontline professional training. Shamsa Araweelo, a Somali-British activist, was six years old when she underwent …

Nabila Aguele is leading the Malala Fund Nigeria in transforming access to education for marginalised girls through policy and funding. Since July 2024, Nabila Aguele has been leading …