According to the Global HIV and AIDS statistics, 39.9 million people were living with HIV in 2023, marking it as one of the most pressing health challenges worldwide. …
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AdvocacyImpactSocial ImpactSocial Justice
Heritage Sanmi-Lawal is creating a safe space for sexual violence survivors across Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesSexual violence remains a global crisis, with harrowing statistics highlighting the urgent need for leadership, advocacy, and gender-inclusive solutions. According to international reports, one in three women experiences …
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EntertainmentSocial ImpactSports
Elizabeth Oshoba is on the move to replicate her boxing success in Nigeria.
Elizabeth Oshoba was never one to back down from a fight. In 2024, she made headlines across the globe by becoming the first Nigerian woman to win the …
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Circular EconomyClimate actorsFashionImpactSMEsSocial Impact
Mabel Suglo is creating jobs for people with disabilities in Ghana.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesSystemic barriers often marginalise individuals, particularly those with disabilities, limiting their opportunities. In this context, Mabel Suglo stands out as a trailblazer in leadership and inclusion. The Ghanaian …
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ImpactLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentPolicymakersSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
Debola Deji-Kurumi, Africa’s transformational leadership catalyst.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesIn a world where innovation and transformational leadership drive success, Debola Deji-Kurumi (DDK) has emerged as a powerhouse transforming lives, businesses, and industries. As the serial founder of …
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AdvocacyEducationFemale PoliticiansImpactLeadershipPolicyPolicymakersSocial ImpactSocial Justice
Graça Machel has built a lifelong advocacy for women and children.
Graça Machel has dedicated most of her life to improving opportunities for women and children. Her work has redefined global education, human rights, and justice discussions. Born on …
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Gender EqualityImpactSciennce and TechnologySocial ImpactTech
Bisola Alabi grants women tech access—Leads Heels and Tech.
Olayinka Onipede, a former stay-at-home mom, knows what it feels like to be stuck. After years of raising her daughter, she wanted to return to work without sacrificing …
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HealthImpactMenstrual HealthSocial Impact
Lola Falana moves to fight period poverty. Empowers Nigerian girls.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesMenstruation can be a monthly challenge for millions of girls worldwide, especially in Nigeria, where poverty and limited access to sanitary products exacerbate the issue. But Lola Falana, …
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BusinessCEO's LoungeImpactLeadershipOil and GasSocial Impact
Folorunsho Alakija— the matriarch of Africa’s oil sector.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesFolorunsho Alakija is Africa’s richest woman. The leading African businesswoman and philanthropist founded Famfa Oil Limited, Nigeria’s foremost female-owned oil exploration company. She currently serves as its Executive …
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EducationFinanceFinancial InclusionFintechGender EqualityImpactLeadershipSocial Impact
Jennifer Awirigwe is creating Africa’s army of financially empowered women.
When Jennifer Awirigwe, fondly called “Financial Jennifer,” began her career with a modest N47,000 monthly salary after her national youth service (NYSC), few would have predicted the financial …