Impact

Elizabeth Oladepo is improving food safety and farmer livelihoods through 07 Foods. Elizabeth Oladepo is part of a growing generation of Nigerian entrepreneurs trying to fix what breaks …

Nkiru Olumide-Ojo drives pan-African influence through strategic storytelling, corporate leadership, and measurable social impact. Long before Dr Nkiru Olumide-Ojo held executive titles and assumed pan-African responsibilities, she was …

Claudia Castellanos shows how a food business can link commercial growth with community-based, sustainable agriculture through Black Mamba Foods. When Claudia Castellanos first arrived in Eswatini as a …

Colisile Tfwala is helping everyday Africans build financial confidence through practical, community-driven training. Colisile Tfwala is a social entrepreneur, author, and speaker whose work focuses on financial literacy, …

Diana Mbogo designs community-focused solar and wind energy solutions that reduce energy poverty and transform local industries. Diana Mbogo’s journey into renewable energy began long before she became …

Amanda Obidike works to improve digital literacy and STEM opportunities for young Africans through STEMi Makers Africa. We live in a continent where technological skills increasingly shape economic …

Louisa Kiwana Olafuyi is advancing African-centred storytelling through Kunda Kids. Louisa Kiwana Olafuyi, a Ugandan-born innovation specialist, is advancing African-centred storytelling through Kunda Kids, the children’s media and …

Nyifamu Ogechi Manzo uses Farmatrix’s technology to support Nigerian smallholder farmers, boosting market access, productivity, and climate resilience. Nyifamu Ogechi Manzo is the founder and Chief Executive Officer …

Simisola Williams transforms African wellness through boutique fitness, digital platforms, and community-driven health advocacy rooted in inclusion.  Simisola “Simi” Williams built the kind of finance career many young …

Faraja Nyalandu creates digital education platforms and women-focused entrepreneurship hubs, empowering Tanzanian youth and girls. When Faraja Nyalandu founded Shule Direct in 2013, she was building a bridge …