Njuara Njama’s HIPS 2025 Lagos summit empowers emerging leaders, redefining workplace impact and leadership across Africa. Njuara Njama has never been content with the old idea of work …
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Meet Moradeun Ogunlana, the royal visionary transforming women’s lives across continents.
HRH Princess (Dr) Moradeun Ogunlana empowers women globally through healthcare, economic development, education, consulting, and leadership advocacy. HRH Princess (Dr) Moradeun Ogunlana is a Nigerian-American entrepreneur and energy …
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How Zainab Bangura rose from activism in Sierra Leone to leadership at the United Nations.
Zainab Bangura leads the UN Office at Nairobi, advancing governance, peace, gender justice, and accountability. Zainab Hawa Bangura, born in 1959 in Yonibana, a rural town in Sierra …
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Oley Dibba-Wadda leads women and youth empowerment in Africa.
Oley Dibba-Wadda empowers African women and youth through leadership, education, gender equality, and policy advocacy. Oley Dibba-Wadda has dedicated over 25 years to shaping Africa’s development landscape through …
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Sygnia: How Magda Wierzycka rewrote SA’s asset management playbook.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesMagda Wierzycka’s rise from refugee to financial leader highlights resilience, innovation, and a strong stance on governance in South Africa’s business landscape. Magda Wierzycka, a highly respected figure …
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AFCC 2025 urges Africa female CEOs to dream boldly, trade global, and build for legacy.
The inaugural Africa Female CEO Conference (AFCC), 2025, convened some of the continent’s most dynamic business leaders, innovators, and policymakers on Thursday, September 18, at the Rose of …
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Fatou Jeng’s fight for climate justice, gender equality, and a greener future
Fatou Jeng leads climate advocacy, gender inclusion, and community resilience initiatives through Clean Earth Gambia. Fatou Jeng’s journey into climate activism began in Banjul, The Gambia, where she …
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Scaling beyond expansion: A founder’s guide to market leadership.
For most startups, new market expansion is a celebrated milestone, a sign that the business is on track to expand its client base and record increased Annual Recurring …
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Chichi Eriobu is making more people eat “Ukwa” globally.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesChichi Eriobu, founder of Phronesis Foods, is advancing Ukwa as both a nutritional staple and an economic opportunity. In Nigeria’s growing agribusiness sector, entrepreneurs are increasingly turning to …
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Mahlako: How Makole Mupita and Meta Mhlarhi built SA’s leading women-led firm.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesThese two Sisters, Makole Mupita and Meta Mhlarhi, co-founded Mahlako A Phahla to drive South Africa’s energy transition and economic transformation. In 2009, two sisters, Makole Mupita and …