Inimfon Etuk empowers African women and girls through mentorship, leadership development, advocacy, and strategic community-driven initiatives. In 2013, a small gathering of 35 women in Abuja marked the …
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Meet Fope Adelowo, a strategic player in Africa’s private equity space.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesFope Adelowo stands out as a key voice advancing finance and fintech growth across Africa. Over the years, Fope Adelowo has been one of the key figures shaping …
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How Isabella Kobela and Meiki Ngcengeni built SA jewellery empire.
Isabella Kobela and Meiki Ngcengeni design and manufacture jewellery, refine precious metals, recycle waste, and sustainably train young artisans. In 2008, with just R2,000 and a set of …
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Raquel Kasham Daniel is rewriting the future for Nigerian girls — one book at a time.
Raquel Kasham Daniel empowers marginalised children and girls through education, health awareness, and community-driven social initiatives. Raquel Kasham Daniel is a Nigerian social entrepreneur, educator, and author who …
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How Mories Atoki bolsters Africa’s healthcare systems at ABCHealth.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesMories Atoki is driving collaborative private-sector action through ABCHealth to strengthen Africa’s healthcare systems and advance sustainable development. Africa has a growing drive towards sustainable development, and Dr …
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Dr Julitta Onabanjo is steering advancement in global healthcare at UNFPA.
Julitta Onabanjo is a leader in global reproductive health, gender equality, and women’s rights, significantly advancing these areas through her leadership at UNFPA. Dr Julitta Onabanjo has spent …
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How Caroline Popoola built a successful childcare business in the UK.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesCaroline Popoola has built a career around transforming childcare while creating meaningful opportunities for communities across the UK and Africa. Back in 2004, Caroline Popoola made a bold …
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Meet Kirsty Coventry, the first African and first woman to lead the International Olympic Committee.
Kirsty Coventry leads the International Olympic Committee, advancing global sports inclusion, youth empowerment, and gender equality. Kirsty Coventry Kirsty Coventry’s journey begins in Harare, Zimbabwe, where she was …
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Tinuade Sanda steers exponential growth at Eko Distribution Company.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesThrough strategic reforms, Tinuade Sanda has become a symbol of change in Nigeria’s electricity distribution sector. Dr Tinuade Toyin Sanda has become one of the notable names in …
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Emma Theofelus: Africa’s youngest minister and captain of Namibia’s digital economy.
Emma Theofelus leads Namibia’s digital transformation, advancing ICT policy, promoting gender equality, empowering youth, and fostering innovation. In February 2024, Emma Inamutila Theofelus, aged 27, became Namibia’s Minister …