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 …
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AdvocacyDiasporaGender EqualityGender InclusionLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentYouth Empowerment
Inimfon Etuk is building a global empowerment movement across Africa and the diaspora.
Inimfon Etuk empowers African women and girls through mentorship, leadership development, advocacy, and strategic community-driven initiatives. In 2013, a small gathering of 35 women in Abuja marked the …
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Thando Hopa, the South African who redefined inclusivity in the global beauty industry.
Thando Hopa is a South African model, lawyer, and activist redefining beauty, diversity, and representation globally. For the longest time, African beauty was described in narrow shades of …
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Raquel Kasham Daniel is rewriting the future for Nigerian girls — one book at a time.
Raquel Kasham Daniel empowers marginalised children and girls through education, health awareness, and community-driven social initiatives. Raquel Kasham Daniel is a Nigerian social entrepreneur, educator, and author who …
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Alaa Murabit is revolutionising global health, peace, and gender advocacy.
Alaa Murabit advances global health, peace, and gender equality through policy reform, investment, and strategic leadership. Before turning twenty-five, Alaa Murabit had already helped shape United Nations resolutions, …
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Rukayat Alabi is bridging career gaps for UK immigrants.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesRukayat Alabi empowers UK immigrants through RKY Careers, creating inclusive access to career growth, mentorship, and professional development. Rukayat Alabi is the founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) …
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Crystal Asige, the “VIP” in Kenya’s senate who fights for inclusion and equality.
Crystal Asige champions disability rights, inclusive education, and accessible design through policy, advocacy, and her foundation. When Crystal Asige lost her sight in her early twenties, she thought …
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Justina Mutale is building pathways to power for African women.
Justina Mutale empowers African women and girls through education, leadership training, mentorship, and advocacy for global gender equality. Justina Mutale has spent over 30 years working to dismantle …
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Jackie Odhiambo is empowering thousands of widows in Kenya.
Jackie Odhiambo is dedicated to empowering Kenyan widows. Her initiatives focus on leadership development, health education, access to justice, and economic transformation programs. Jackie Odhiambo is the Founder …
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Winnie Byanyima is Steering the Global HIV Response at UNAIDS.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAt UNAIDS, Winnie Byanyima balances progress in HIV prevention with persistent funding gaps and inequalities. Winnie Byanyima, a Ugandan engineer, politician, and human rights advocate, has served as …