Madji Sock is leading efforts to tackle development gaps in West Africa through venture building and strategic investment. Madji Sock, a seasoned business executive from Senegal, is the …
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Owen Omogiafo is steering Transcorp Group’s strategic expansion.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDr. Owen Omogiafo is a top Nigerian C-suite executive, president, and chief executive officer of Transcorp Group. She has led the conglomerate since March 2020, becoming the first …
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Meet Damilola Ogunbiyi, the Nigerian accelerating global clean energy transition.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesNigeria’s Damilola Ogunbiyi is a multidimensional leader on the global stage. In January 2020, she assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sustainable Energy for All …
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Ethiopia’s Nardos Bekele-Thomas drives change at the AUDA-NEPAD.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesNardos Bekele-Thomas is an Ethiopian development expert of great distinction. She leads the African Union Development Agency during a period when Africa faces both ongoing structural challenges and …
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Ahunna Eziakonwa spearheads Africa’s development at the UNDP.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAhunna Eziakonwa is a Nigerian-born humanitarian advocating for Africa’s advancement on the global stage. As the Assistant Secretary-General and Director of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Africa …
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Laila Macharia— the visionary who moved to shape Africa’s creative future.
Dr Laila Macharia is a Kenyan changemaker. Through her work with the Aspen Initiative Africa and the Africa Digital Media Institute, she promotes change in Africa by empowering …
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NexaScale—Adora Nwodo’s mission to empower tech talents across Africa.
Meet Adora Nwodo, a software engineer at Microsoft, the founder of the nonprofit NexaScale, an author, a content creator, and a DJ. She provides opportunities for entry-level technologists …
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Namibia is the first African country to have dual female leadership—trims cabinet.
On March 21, 2025, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who had won the December 2024 election, was sworn in as Namibia’s first female president. The following day, she appointed Lucia Witbooi …
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Simi Nwogugu empowers millions of African youths through JA Africa.
Simi Nwogugu has combated unemployment in Africa for over two decades by leading efforts to equip millions of youths with financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and digital skills through Junior …
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Adenike Macaulay leads Wakanow to enhance travel experiences for Africans.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAdenike Macaulay started working with Wakanow in July 2021, when she became the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). In this capacity, she was responsible for steering the company’s commercial …