Sibongile Sambo is a notable figure in South Africa’s aviation sector. As the founder and CEO of SRS Aviation, she became the first Black woman in South Africa …
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Ada Chukwudozie, a distinguished Nigerian businesswoman.
On September 18, 2024, Lady Ada Chukwudozie made history by becoming the first Igbo woman to chair a commercial bank in Nigeria, Keystone Bank. This appointment marks her …
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Chioma Ude, Author of AFRIFF, First Lady of African Media.
It all started with the dream of a Nigerian woman to create a platform that would showcase the stories of diverse African filmmakers. In 2010, this dream birthed …
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Ndidi Nwuneli is promoting leadership, and social change in Africa.
Serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, and expert in African agriculture, nutrition, and social innovation Ndidi Nwuneli was 25 when she accepted the challenging offer to establish and lead the FATE …
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Adaora Umeoji drives financial innovation, digital transformation at Zenith Bank.
Dame Dr Adaora Umeoji (Adaora Umeoji), an exceptionally beautiful and highly intelligent leader, recently made history when she was appointed as the first female Group Managing Director/CEO of …
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Tomi Somefun redefines leadership in Nigeria’s banking industry.
Oluwaomi (Tomi) Somefun, a renowned banker and trailblazing leader, has transformed Unity Bank since assuming the CEO role in 2015. With over three decades of experience spanning commercial …
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Victoria Ekhomu, the woman behind Nigeria’s bold security transformation.
Nigeria’s security landscape is fraught with challenges. The nation faces widespread instability from the surge in criminality to the complex entanglement of state and non-state actors. Islamist insurgencies, …
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Diane Karusisi drives Rwanda’s banking transformation at Bank of Kigali.
Diane Karusisi is a prominent Rwandan economist, statistician, and banking executive. She is the CEO of one of Rwanda’s leading financial institutions, the Bank of Kigali Group (BK …
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Anne Juuko steers Stanbic Bank Uganda in exceptional leadership.
Anne Juuko is a prominent Ugandan banking executive who has served as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Stanbic Bank Uganda since March 2020. With an impressive career …
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Ruth Zaipuna: Redefining corporate leadership in East Africa.
Ruth Zaipuna has emerged as a trailblazer in Tanzania’s banking industry, serving as the CEO of National Microfinance Bank (NMB), one of the country’s largest financial institutions. Over …