Tejumade Afonja is expanding access to AI education in Nigeria through community-driven learning and research grounded in African contexts. Tejumade Afonja has become a prominent voice in Nigeria’s …
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How Yewande Zaccheaus turned a fragmented events market into an organised ecosystem.
Yewande Zaccheaus plans and manages high-impact events, lifestyle fairs, and business platforms that strengthen Nigeria’s creative economy. Long before event planning became a respected profession in Nigeria, Yewande …
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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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Amanda Obidike is promoting STEM inclusion for African youth.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAmanda Obidike works to improve digital literacy and STEM opportunities for young Africans through STEMi Makers Africa. We live in a continent where technological skills increasingly shape economic …
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Deborah Choi—the 6X founder supporting diversity and inclusion in European entrepreneurship.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDeborah Choi works to improve access and support for women of colour entrepreneurs in Europe. Deborah Choi is an entrepreneur and business strategist whose work has gained visibility …
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Bola Matel-Okoh is empowering female executives for high-impact leadership in Africa.
Bola Matel-Okoh coaches and empowers executive women while leading businesses across law, governance, wellness, and leadership development. For over three decades, Bola Matel-Okoh has built a career anchored …
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Midwestern Oil and Gas appoints Elozino Olaniyan as first ever female boss in 26 years.
Elozino Olaniyan breaks barriers as Midwestern Oil’s first female MD/CEO, steering a new leadership era. Effective December 1, 2025, Midwestern Oil and Gas, an indigenous Nigerian exploration and …
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Meet Jesca Mhoja Nkwabi, the woman driving one of Tanzania’s most powerful family enterprises.
Jesca Mhoja Nkwabi leads a major Tanzanian manufacturing conglomerate while empowering youth and women through entrepreneurship and economic development. Dr Jesca Mhoja Nkwabi is one of Tanzania’s most …
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Ojoma Ochai is steering innovation and social impact at Co-creation Hub Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesOjoma Ochai is guiding CcHUB towards a more integrated, impact-driven innovation ecosystem across Africa. Ojoma Ochai has spent much of her career working to foster technology and social …
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Chido Dzinotyiwei is advancing African language technology with Vambo AI.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesChido Dzinotyiwei is using AI to strengthen the digital presence of African languages. Chido Dzinotyiwei, a Zimbabwean economist and technology entrepreneur, has built her career around one central …