Studio 189 is building a sustainable fashion ecosystem that empowers African artisans, produces ethically in Ghana, and brings handcrafted, high-quality African fashion to the global stage. Headquartered in …
@2025- All Right Reserved.
Category:
Social Impact
-
-
African BusinesswomanAgricultureBusinessFemale RetailersFood SecurityInnovationSocial Impact
Josephine Katumba addressing food insecurity for Urban South Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesJosephine Katumba promotes food access in South Africa through urban farming and low-cost retail innovation. South African entrepreneur Josephine Katumba is gaining attention for her efforts to address …
-
African BusinesswomanBusinessFashionOil and GasReal EstateSocial ImpactWomen in Energy
Bola Shagaya, Nigerian businesswoman and founder of Bolmus Group Int.
Hajia Bola Shagaya MON is the founder and CEO of Bolmus Group International and one of Africa’s wealthiest and most influential women. She has built and continues to …
-
African BusinesswomanCEO's LoungeDrinks and BeveragesFemale RetailersImpactLeadershipSocial ImpactWomen in Energy
Godrey Ogbechie leads Rainoil’s strategic national expansion.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesGodrey Ogbechie drives Rainoil’s nationwide growth by blending strategic infrastructure development with community-focused leadership in Nigeria’s energy sector. Since being appointed Group Executive Director of Rainoil Limited in …
-
African BusinesswomanBusinessCEO's LoungeLeadershipSocial ImpactWomen in Energy
Kadijah Amoah—Ghanaian businesswoman and CEO of Pecan Energies.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesKadijah Amoah drives growth at Pecan Energies, focusing on local impact, innovation, and responsible oil production. As the CEO of Pecan Energies Ghana Limited, Kadijah Amoah continues to …
-
DiasporaFemale PoliticiansLeadershipPolicyPolicymakersSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
Nigerian-British, Princess Opeyemi Bright, becomes the UK’s youngest Civic Mayor.
Mayor Princess Opeyemi Bright has been officially appointed as the Civic Mayor of Barking and Dagenham, making history as the youngest person to hold this position in the …
-
EducationHealthImpactMental HealthNon-ProfitSocial Impact
Dr. Basirat Razaq-Shuaib championing special needs education and caregiver well-being in Nigeria.
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, …
-
Female TechfoundersHealthHealthTechImpactMental HealthSocial ImpactWomen In Tech
Cityblock—Nigeria’a innovator Toyin Ajayi solves America’s healthcare inequities.
Toyin Ajayi is a Nigerian-American physician, co-founder, and CEO of Cityblock Health, a tech-enabled healthcare company built to serve Medicaid recipients, low-income seniors, and individuals with complex medical, …
-
AgricultureFemale TechfoundersGender InclusionInnovationSocial ImpactStartupTechWomen In TechYouth Empowerment
Naledi Magowe bridges Africa’s digital divide with low-cost mobile tech.
Across rural Africa, where smartphones are scarce and data is unaffordable, Naledi Magowe is helping millions leap over the digital divide. As co-founder and Chief Growth Officer of …
-
African BusinesswomanBusinessClimate actorsFemale EntrepreneursReal EstateSocial Impact
EarthEnable— How Gayatri Datar moved to provide eco-friendly flooring solutions in East Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAcross rural communities in East Africa, countless families live on dirt floors—an often-overlooked health hazard that quietly fuels cycles of poverty. These bare earth surfaces, common in low-income …