Jessica Uche builds scalable systems and empowers teams, driving sustainable business growth across global markets. Owning a business goes far beyond capital and ambition. It demands a commitment …
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Simisola Badiru drives innovation at Trace Anglophone.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesWeekend Read Simisola Badiru has become a name synonymous with innovation and influence in Africa’s music and entertainment industry. Currently serving as the Head of Artist Services and …
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Meet Juliet Anammah, Nigerian Breweries’ first female Board Chair.
Juliet Anammah is the first female Board Chair of Nigerian Breweries Plc and the CEO of CG&R Strategy LLC, a US-based business consulting firm specialising in growth strategies, …
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Meet the Nigerian Named Top 0.5% in Class of 2025 MBAs Globally.
Toritse David Maroh’s journey spans lobbying African chiefs alongside UN Women to walking Wall Street’s corridors. Now, the MIT Sloan standout is out to build inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems …
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Feyikemi Akin-Bankole is driving Spotify’s visibility across West Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesFeyikemi Akin-Bankole has established herself as a leader in African media and communications. She is the Associate Communications Manager at Spotify for West Africa. Akin-Bankole’s journey into the …
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Meet Amaka Nsofor, a top expert in the African debt capital market.
Amaka Nsofor is a leading finance expert specialising in debt capital markets. With extensive experience in Africa, Central and Eastern Europe, and the Middle East, she is pivotal …
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Adebimpe Olambiwonnu champions growth at Sterling Financial Holdings.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAdebimpe Olambiwonnu is a financial professional with over thirty years of experience in the banking sector. She is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Sterling Financial Holdings Company …
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Gertrude Umeh moved from teaching to tech sales—founding a startup.
Gertrude Umeh never imagined she would end up in tech sales. She didn’t even know it was a thing when she started. Today, she is the Sales Operations …
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Zanele Matlala—the woman driving Merafe-Glencore’s global Ferrochrome dominance.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesZanele Matlala is one of South Africa’s top female chief executives. She is the CEO of Merafe Resources, a Johannesburg Exchange-listed company. Her career began in 2005 when she …
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Bertina Engelbrecht—Clicks Group’s first black female CEO drives retail expansion.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesBertina Engelbrecht is one of South Africa’s distinguished business leaders who steers the affairs of Click Group, one of the country’s top health and beauty retailers. She joined …