Batonga Foundation is empowering Africa’s most vulnerable girls with education, leadership, and economic tools to transform their futures. In 2006, Grammy-winning Beninese artist and activist Angélique Kidjo founded …
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Chidinma Lawanson expands access to credit for Nigerian SMEs.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesChidinma Lawanson started Springtyde & Renee for flexible, fast loans to small businesses. Chidinma Lawanson, a financial services professional with over 24 years of experience, is the founder …
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Rosy Fynn leads Mastercard Foundation’s Nigerian youth employment strategy.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesRosy Fynn leads Mastercard Foundation’s data-driven youth employment strategy in Nigeria. Rosy Fynn currently serves as the Country Director for the Mastercard Foundation in Nigeria, where she leads …
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Ebehijie Momoh leads AfriGOPay’s push for financial inclusion in Nigeria.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesEbehijie Momoh leads AfriGOPay’s drive to expand access to digital payments in Nigeria. Dr. (Mrs) Ebehijie Momoh is a Nigerian businesswoman currently serving as the Managing Director and …
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Okra—How Fara Ashiru Jituboh led startup graceful shutdown.
Led by Fara’s integrity-driven exit, Okra shuts down responsibly, returning investor funds and supporting employees. In May 2025, Okra, a prominent Nigerian fintech startup, shut down operations, and …
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Yvonne Ike steers Bank of America’s expansion in sub-Saharan Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesYvonne Ike leads Bank of America’s strategic expansion in sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on regional growth and impact. Yvonne Ike is the Managing Director and Head of Sub-Saharan Africa …
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Favour Ochuwa Eragbie is mobilising young Africans to lead climate action.
Favour Ochuwa Eragbie empowers African youth to lead climate action through education, advocacy, innovation, and community-based conservation. Favour Ochuwa Eragbie is a Nigerian environmentalist leading one of the …
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Genevieve Partington champions bold human rights advocacy in Ghana.
Genevieve Partington is leading bold, inclusive human rights advocacy and feminist reform across Ghana and beyond. Since February 2023, Genevieve Partington has served as the Country Director of …
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Clare Akamanzi’s plan to empower Africa through sport
Clare Akamanzi is expanding basketball across Africa to drive economic growth, youth empowerment, and development. Clare Akamanzi became the CEO of NBA Africa in January 2024, but her …
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AFCC 2025: Why should you miss the Africa Female CEO Conference?
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAFCC 2025 is where Africa’s visionary women converge to lead, connect, and create pathways to building sustainable businesses. Across Africa, a new generation of women is rewriting the …