Mercy Odondo is building bold platforms where women confront injustice, reclaim power, and lead transformative change. Mercy Odondo is a Kenyan human rights defender whose work is reshaping …
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How Nomso Kana moved to bridge SA’s digital infrastructure divide.
Nomso Kana is expanding broadband infrastructure to underserved areas while championing sustainability, innovation, and women’s empowerment. Nomso Kana was a nuclear scientist, working in a high-security research lab …
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Xoliswa Daku is driving impact and inclusivity in South Africa’s property Sector.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesXoliswa Daku is redefining property development through impact-driven entrepreneurship. Xoliswa Daku, a South African lawyer-turned-entrepreneur, is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Daku Group of Companies, …
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AdvocacyDigital LiteracyEducationLeadership DevelopmentSocial ImpactSocial JusticeYouth Empowerment
Ruhamah Ifere empowers young Africans through tech and advocacy.
Ruhamah Ifere empowers youth and women through technology, advocacy, peacebuilding, and gender equality initiatives. Ruhamah Ifere is a Nigerian gender equality activist, legal professional, women’s empowerment coach, and …
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AdvocacyEducationGender EqualityLeadershipSocial ImpactSocial JusticeYouth Empowerment
Chidinma Adibeli empowers Nigerians with SRHR education.
Chidinma Adibeli empowers Nigerian youths with SRHR education, advocacy, safe spaces, and policy-level influence. Chidinma Adibeli is one of Nigeria’s dynamic youth and adolescent health advocates, using her …
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AdvocacyGender EqualityGender InclusionLeadershipNon-ProfitSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
IRUKA Africa—Amarachukwu Nwokokoro’s systems uplift, educate, and empower.
IRUKA Africa empowers African youth, particularly girls, via education, leadership, advocacy, and community social development. Amarachukwu Nwokokoro, affectionately called The Global Asset, is a Nigerian changemaker working at …
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Vimbai Masiyiwa—the woman who co-founded the first Black female-owned safari group.
Vimbai Masiyiwa is transforming African tourism into a locally-owned, women-led, eco-conscious engine for community empowerment. In 2020, Zimbabwean entrepreneur Vimbai Masiyiwa co-founded Batoka Africa with her mother, Tsitsi …
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EducationGender EqualityGender InclusionLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentNon-ProfitSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
Batonga Foundation—Angélique Kidjo empowers Africa’s underserved girls.
Batonga Foundation is empowering Africa’s most vulnerable girls with education, leadership, and economic tools to transform their futures. In 2006, Grammy-winning Beninese artist and activist Angélique Kidjo founded …
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Chidinma Lawanson expands access to credit for Nigerian SMEs.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesChidinma Lawanson started Springtyde & Renee for flexible, fast loans to small businesses. Chidinma Lawanson, a financial services professional with over 24 years of experience, is the founder …
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EducationLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentNon-ProfitSciennce and TechnologySocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
Rosy Fynn leads Mastercard Foundation’s Nigerian youth employment strategy.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesRosy Fynn leads Mastercard Foundation’s data-driven youth employment strategy in Nigeria. Rosy Fynn currently serves as the Country Director for the Mastercard Foundation in Nigeria, where she leads …
