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Merveille Shungu is on a mission to empower Congolese women farmers.

by Happiness Uduak June 19, 2025

by Happiness Uduak June 19, 2025

Merveille Shungu is empowering Congolese women through sustainable farming to fight hunger, poverty, and climate change. Merveille Shungu is an agripreneur and the founder of Agro Congo Business …
Education Gender Inclusion Leadership Leadership Development Non-Profit Social Impact Youth Empowerment
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 …
Advocacy Female Entrepreneurs Mental Health Non-Profit Social Impact
Chioma Fakorede champions Nigeria’s mental health advocacy with Olamma Cares.

by Happiness Uduak June 18, 2025

by Happiness Uduak June 18, 2025

Olamma Cares is redefining mental health care in Nigeria through awareness, access, advocacy, and community empowerment with Olamma Cares.. Chioma Fakorede is changing the face of mental health …
Health Innovation Leadership Maternal Health Social Impact
Daphne Ngunjiri leads healthcare access for Kenyans at Access Afya.

by Happiness Uduak June 16, 2025

by Happiness Uduak June 16, 2025

Daphne Ngunjiri is scaling affordable, tech-enabled primary healthcare for underserved communities across Kenya at Access Afya. Daphne Ngunjiri is a Kenyan medical doctor and healthcare manager currently serving …
African Businesswoman Clean Energy climate tech Oil and Gas Social Impact Women in Energy
Salma Okonkwo champion’s clean energy transition in Ghana.

by Happiness Uduak June 13, 2025

by Happiness Uduak June 13, 2025

Salma Okonkwo is building West Africa’s largest solar farm to provide sustainable electricity to underserved communities in northern Ghana. Salma Okonkwo is a leading Ghanaian energy entrepreneur. She …
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 …
Clean Energy Female Entrepreneurs Female Techfounders Innovation Social Impact Women in Energy
WidEnergy Africa—How two women moved to electrify Zambian villages.

by Happiness Uduak June 11, 2025

by Happiness Uduak June 11, 2025

WidEnergy Africa empowers Zambian women by providing affordable solar energy solutions and promoting digital access. WidEnergy Africa (WidEnergy) provides affordable, solar-powered energy solutions to off-grid communities in Zambia …
Education Female Techfounders Sciennce and Technology Social Impact Tech Women In Tech
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 …

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