Shalom Ijeoma Lloyd builds ethical beauty, clinical research, and science-led trade, empowering African women globally. Shalom Ijeoma Lloyd MBE stepped into entrepreneurship, trying to stop her newborn son …
Social Impact
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AdvocacyBusinessEntertainmentLeadershipSocial ImpactWomen In Media
Osasu Igbinedion Ogwuche at the intersection of media, policy, and civic life.
Osasu Igbinedion Ogwuche uses media to shape policy, civic participation, and advance women’s leadership globally. Osasu Igbinedion Ogwuche is a Nigerian-British media entrepreneur, philanthropist, and business executive whose …
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African BusinesswomanBusinessFoodFood SecurityManufacturingSocial Impact
How a food safety crisis pushed Elizabeth Oladepo to rethink food processing for Nigerians.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesElizabeth 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 …
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Gender EqualityGender InclusionLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentSocial ImpactWomen In Media
Nkiru Olumide-Ojo is building pan-African influence via storytelling and social impact.
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 …
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Financial InclusionImpactLeadershipSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
Colisile Tfwala is promoting financial literacy in Eswatini and beyond.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesColisile 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, …
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African BusinesswomanAgricultureFemale EntrepreneursFood SecurityInnovationSocial ImpactTech
Nyifamu Ogechi Manzo is driving efficiency for African smallholder farmers with Farmatrix.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesNyifamu 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 …
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African BusinesswomanBusinessFemale EntrepreneursHealthSocial Impact
How Simisola Williams is redefining the fitness culture in urban Africa
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 …
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EducationGender InclusionInnovationSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
Faraja Nyalandu is on a mission to educate and empower Tanzania’s youth.
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 …
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African BusinesswomanBusinessCircular EconomyFashionFemale EntrepreneursFemale RetailersInnovationSocial Impact
Amber Penney champions fashion and recommerce at FARO Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAmber Penney is redefining African fashion through FARO Africa’s circular model that fuses sustainability with accessibility. Each year, fashion brands around the world produce millions of garments that …
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AdvocacyEducationGender EqualityGender InclusionImpactLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
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 …