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Osayi Alile is championing social impact through ACT Foundation.

by Faith James June 18, 2025

by Faith James June 18, 2025

Osayi Alile is advancing social impact across Africa through her leadership at ACT Foundation and her long-standing commitment to nonprofit development. A recognised leader in Nigeria’s nonprofit and …
Education Innovation Social Impact Tech Women In Tech
Rapelang Rabana leads efforts for education access in sub-Saharan Africa.

by Faith James June 13, 2025

by Faith James June 13, 2025

Rapelang Rabana drives access to foundational education in Africa through tech-enabled solutions at Imagine Worldwide. Rapelang Rabana, a computer scientist and tech entrepreneur, currently serves as co-CEO of …
Education Financial Literacy investment Youth Empowerment
Tomie Balogun makes investing practical and accessible for professionals in Nigeria.

by Happiness Uduak June 12, 2025

by Happiness Uduak June 12, 2025

Tomie Balogun is demystifying investing for working professionals through her platform, books, and investment club. Tomie Balogun didn’t set out to become one of Nigeria’s trusted voices in …
Education Financial Inclusion Insurance Leadership
Fatoumata Baldeh strategic leadership of Gambia’s insurance sector.

by Faith James June 12, 2025

by Faith James June 12, 2025

Fatoumata Baldeh is redefining trust in life insurance at Enterprise Life Gambia through strategic, customer-centred leadership. Fatoumata Baldeh, a seasoned financial services professional with over 17 years of …
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Oladiwura Oladepo champions digital inclusion in Africa with Tech4Dev.

by Faith James June 11, 2025

by Faith James June 11, 2025

Oladiwura Oladepo is bridging Africa’s digital divide through inclusive tech education and skills development. The global economy is increasingly digitised, yet the disparity between those equipped with digital …
African Businesswoman Business Education Gender Equality Gender Inclusion Social Impact Tech Women In Tech Youth Empowerment
Excellence Joshua is training African women for global tech jobs.

by Happiness Uduak June 9, 2025

by Happiness Uduak June 9, 2025

Excellence Joshua is building a digital talent pipeline that equips African women to earn globally through marketable tech skills. Excellence Anurika Joshua is on a mission to transform …
Education Female Techfounders Leadership Tech Women In Tech Youth Empowerment
Rachel Sibande empowers youth innovation with Malawi’s first tech hub, mHub.

by Happiness Uduak June 6, 2025

by Happiness Uduak June 6, 2025

Rachel Sibande pioneers digital innovation in Malawi, empowering youth and women through mHub’s transformative tech ecosystem.Rachel Sibande empowers Malawian youth and women through mHub, the country’s first technology …
Education Innovation Sciennce and Technology Tech Women In Tech
Nyari Samushonga is on a mission to train 100,000 African coders.

by Happiness Uduak June 3, 2025

by Happiness Uduak June 3, 2025

Nyari Samushonga is a Zimbabwean-born tech leader and CEO of WeThinkCode, where she drives inclusive, tuition-free coding education across South Africa. Born in Zimbabwe and trained as a …
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Nigeiran-American, Wendy Okolo, is breaking barriers in Aerospace Engineering.

by Faith James May 22, 2025

by Faith James May 22, 2025

Dr. Wendy Okolo is helping shape NASA’s future of space and flight through groundbreaking research and innovation while also inspiring the next generation of women and African engineers. …
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Dr. Basirat Razaq-Shuaib championing special needs education and caregiver well-being in Nigeria.

by Happiness Uduak May 19, 2025

by Happiness Uduak May 19, 2025

Dr. Basirat Razaq-Shuaib is championing inclusion for children with developmental disabilities (special needs) and their caregivers by providing specialised education, emotional support, and advocacy through her nonprofit work, …

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