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Amanda Azubuike—first Nigerian woman to be decorated as a Brigadier General in the US Army.
Brigadier General Amanda Azubuike, a distinguished military leader, has made history in the United States (US) Army. Amanda Azubuike, 57, was born in London to a Nigerian father …
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Udo Okonjo, the woman who builds luxury apartments for elite investors in Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesHistorically, Africa’s real estate industry has been marred by inadequate infrastructure, substandard building quality, and a lack of trust in property transactions. For high-net-worth individuals, investors, and expatriates, these …
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BusinessFinancial InclusionGender InclusionInnovationSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
SweepSouth—Aisha Pandor’s bold move to innovate Africa’s domestic workforce.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAround the world, domestic workers often operate in underpaid and undervalued work environments- without the recognition they deserve. Despite their critical role in maintaining households and enabling professionals …
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BusinessEducationFinanceFinancial InclusioninvestmentYouth Empowerment
How Teri Ijeoma moved from teaching to multi-million dollar stock trading.
A few years ago, Teri Ijeoma sat in her car in the parking lot of an elementary school, bracing herself for another long day as an assistant principal. …
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ImpactLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentPolicymakersSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
Debola Deji-Kurumi, Africa’s transformational leadership catalyst.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesIn a world where innovation and transformational leadership drive success, Debola Deji-Kurumi (DDK) has emerged as a powerhouse transforming lives, businesses, and industries. As the serial founder of …
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AdvocacyEducationFemale PoliticiansImpactLeadershipPolicyPolicymakersSocial ImpactSocial Justice
Graça Machel has built a lifelong advocacy for women and children.
Graça Machel has dedicated most of her life to improving opportunities for women and children. Her work has redefined global education, human rights, and justice discussions. Born on …
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Female PoliticiansLeadershipPolicyPolicymakers
Mojisola Meranda shatters the glass ceiling—Becomes Lagos’ first female Speaker.
On January 13, 2025, residents of Lagos awoke to the exciting news that Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, a well-known figure in Lagos politics, had been elected as the Speaker …
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Folorunsho Alakija— the matriarch of Africa’s oil sector.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesFolorunsho Alakija is Africa’s richest woman. The leading African businesswoman and philanthropist founded Famfa Oil Limited, Nigeria’s foremost female-owned oil exploration company. She currently serves as its Executive …
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EducationFinanceFinancial InclusionFintechGender EqualityImpactLeadershipSocial Impact
Jennifer Awirigwe is creating Africa’s army of financially empowered women.
When Jennifer Awirigwe, fondly called “Financial Jennifer,” began her career with a modest N47,000 monthly salary after her national youth service (NYSC), few would have predicted the financial …