Across Sub-Saharan Africa, nearly 98 million children are out of school, highlighting the continent’s significant educational challenges. However, Mwasi Wilmore is working to change this narrative. As the …
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Tabitha Karanja, the dogged pioneer of Kenya’s first indigenous breweries.
Tabitha Mukami Muigai Karanja is a Kenyan businesswoman, entrepreneur, industrialist and Nakuru County Senator. She co-founded Keroche Breweries, the first major brewery in Kenya, which a local entrepreneur …
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AdvocacyEducationGender EqualityImpactLeadershipNon-ProfitSocial Impact
Adesuwa Imasekha is safeguarding Nigerian women’s rights vis advocacy.
Adesuwa Tope Imasekha, founder of Women Impacting Nigeria (WIN), is a leading voice in addressing gender-based disparities, promoting financial independence, and advocating for a society where women and …
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Born to Nigerian parents but raised in the United States, Chiney Ogwumike became one of the most prominent figures in women’s basketball before retiring in early 2024. She …
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Ada Chukwudozie, a distinguished Nigerian businesswoman.
On September 18, 2024, Lady Ada Chukwudozie made history by becoming the first Igbo woman to chair a commercial bank in Nigeria, Keystone Bank. This appointment marks her …
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EducationImpactInnovationSciennce and TechnologyTechYouth Empowerment
Arielle Kitio Tsamo empowers African youth with digital literacy.
Arielle Kitio Tsamo has redefined education in Africa by championing digital skills among young people. She is a software engineer and social entrepreneur from Cameroon. In 2017, she …
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Female PoliticiansGender EqualityLeadershipPolicyPolicymakers
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Namibia’s First Female President-elect.
From a young activist fighting for her country’s liberation to securing 57% of the votes in the 2024 election, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, at 72 years old, has made history …
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BusinessLeadershipWomen in Banking
Zenith Bank: Adaora Umeoji steers bank to clinch industry awards.
Banks don’t often enter the spotlight, but the entire industry pays attention when they do. At the prestigious Banks and Other Financial Institutions BAFI Awards 2024, Zenith Bank …
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EducationGender EqualityImpactNon-ProfitSocial ImpactSocial JusticeYouth Empowerment
Favour Abatang is giving hope to teenage mothers in Nigeria.
“I was shocked when I spent a month in my community for holidays, and I saw pregnant children and teenage moms walking on the streets. One was 12 …
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DiasporaLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentManagementPolicyPolicymakers
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala reappointed WTO Director-General.
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala made history in 2021 when she became the first woman and the first African to lead the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Now, at 70, she …