Julitta Onabanjo is a leader in global reproductive health, gender equality, and women’s rights, significantly advancing these areas through her leadership at UNFPA. Dr Julitta Onabanjo has spent …
Leadership Development
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African BusinesswomanBusinessEducationLeadership DevelopmentSocial Impact
How Caroline Popoola built a successful childcare business in the UK.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesCaroline Popoola has built a career around transforming childcare while creating meaningful opportunities for communities across the UK and Africa. Back in 2004, Caroline Popoola made a bold …
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EntertainmentLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentSportsYouth Empowerment
Meet Kirsty Coventry, the first African and first woman to lead the International Olympic Committee.
Kirsty Coventry leads the International Olympic Committee, advancing global sports inclusion, youth empowerment, and gender equality. Kirsty Coventry Kirsty Coventry’s journey begins in Harare, Zimbabwe, where she was …
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Female PoliticiansLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentPolicyPolicymakers
Meet Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, Ghana’s first female vice president.
Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang is Ghana’s first female Vice President, advancing education, gender equality, and inclusive national development. Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang is a Ghanaian academic, literary scholar, …
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Rukayat Alabi is bridging career gaps for UK immigrants.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesRukayat Alabi empowers UK immigrants through RKY Careers, creating inclusive access to career growth, mentorship, and professional development. Rukayat Alabi is the founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) …
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BusinessInnovationLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentWomen in Energy
Oghale Akpobome is leading digital transformation at Shell Nigeria.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesOghale Akpobome leads Shell Nigeria’s IT operations, driving digital transformation to improve efficiency and support regional growth in the energy sector. Oghale Akpobome has established herself as a …
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AdvocacyEducationGender InclusionLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentSocial ImpactSocial Justice
Jackie Odhiambo is empowering thousands of widows in Kenya.
Jackie Odhiambo is dedicated to empowering Kenyan widows. Her initiatives focus on leadership development, health education, access to justice, and economic transformation programs. Jackie Odhiambo is the Founder …
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Gender EqualityImpact InvestmentLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentSocial ImpactWomen in Finance
Élisabeth Moreno, the Cape Verdian who rose to shape France’s equality agenda.
Élisabeth Moreno drives equality and inclusion through impact investing, women’s empowerment, and sustainable leadership across Africa and Europe. Élisabeth Moreno’s journey began in Tarrafal, Cape Verde, where she was …
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AdvocacyEducationGender EqualityGender InclusionLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
Vivian Onano champions education and equality for African people.
Vivian Onano empowers African youth and women through education, advocacy, and global leadership for equality and inclusion. Vivian Onano is a Kenyan social entrepreneur, activist, and global youth …
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BusinessLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentYouth Empowerment
Mastercard Foundation appoints Sewit Ahderom President and CEO ahead of 2026.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesThe Mastercard Foundation has announced Sewit Ahderom as its next President and CEO, effective January 1, 2026. Ahderom succeeds Reeta Roy, who has led the Foundation for 18 …