Misan Olukuade is aligning people, systems, and strategy to scale transformation across Africa’s industries. Misan Olukuade is a transformational leader building scalable systems and inclusive cultures across African …
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Nabila Aguele drives policy and progress for girls at Malala Fund Nigeria.
Nabila Aguele is leading the Malala Fund Nigeria in transforming access to education for marginalised girls through policy and funding. Since July 2024, Nabila Aguele has been leading …
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Delphine Traoré—the woman steering SanlamAllianz across 27 African markets.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDelphine Traoré is redefining Africa’s insurance industry through inclusive leadership, strategic growth, and digital transformation. A trailblazer in Africa’s insurance landscape, Delphine Traoré is now leading one of …
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Ola Oladele is on a mission to fix Nigeria’s financial literacy crisis.
Ola Oladele is simplifying finance and empowering professionals to invest wisely, and build lasting financial security. Financial security in Nigeria today is a survival strategy. With inflation eating …
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Toks Aruoture, a British-Nigerian who built Britain’s premium nursery brand.
Toks Aruoture builds luxury nursery spaces while mentoring entrepreneurs to rise above limitations and lead with purpose. Toks Aruoture is a British-Nigerian entrepreneur, interior designer, TEDx speaker, and …
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Meet Mercy Odondo, the activist shaping gender policy in Kenya.
Mercy Odondo is building bold platforms where women confront injustice, reclaim power, and lead transformative change. Mercy Odondo is a Kenyan human rights defender whose work is reshaping …
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Bolat Paints—Omobolaji Shittu moves to challenge gender gaps in Nigeria’s paint sector.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesThrough Bolat Paints, Omobolaji Shittu is paving the way for women in Nigeria’s male-dominated manufacturing industry. Omobolaji Shittu is the founder of Bolat Paints and Chemicals Nigeria Ltd, …
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How Toun Okewale Sonaiya moved to found Nigeria’s first women’s radio station.
Toun Okewale Sonaiya is amplifying women’s voices through radio, advocacy, and training to drive gender equity in Nigeria. Toun Okewale Sonaiya is an influential figure in Nigerian media …
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Rita Kavashe is driving growth at Isuzu East Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesRita Kavashe is transforming Kenya’s auto industry through strategic leadership and local empowerment. Rita Kavashe, Managing Director of Isuzu East Africa, is one of the prominent figures shaping …
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Patty Karuaihe-Martin is steering growth at NamibRe.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesPatty Karuaihe-Martin is steering growth at NamibRe.Patty Karuaihe-Martin has led NamibRe’s growth, sustainability drive, and regional influence. Since the appointment of Patty Karuaihe-Martin in 2014 as Managing Director …