Few leaders have reshaped Rwanda’s financial landscape as decisively as Diane Karusisi. Since becoming CEO of the Bank of Kigali (BK) in 2016, she has driven a bold …
Leadership
-
-
African BusinesswomanBusinessFemale EntrepreneursYouth Empowerment
Oríkì Group—how Joycee Awosika built Nigeria’s top luxury wellness spa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesJoycee Awosika, founder and CEO of ORÍKÌ Group, has introduced a structured model to Nigeria’s luxury wellness space. She has carved out a unique space in Nigeria’s beauty …
-
CEO's LoungeClimate actorsClimate ChangeImpactLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentSocial Impact
Meet Damilola Ogunbiyi, the Nigerian accelerating global clean energy transition.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesNigeria’s Damilola Ogunbiyi is a multidimensional leader on the global stage. In January 2020, she assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sustainable Energy for All …
-
African BusinesswomanBusinessCircular EconomyClimate actorsFemale EntrepreneursYouth Empowerment
Moli & Mela Group—How two South African women built a thriving recycling business.
Two childhood friends turned business partners, Tshego Molefi and Ofentse Melato-Dube, are transforming South Africa’s waste into opportunities through Moli & Mela Group. The duo leads an all-women, …
-
CEO's LoungeDevelopmental FinanceLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentSocial Impact
Ethiopia’s Nardos Bekele-Thomas drives change at the AUDA-NEPAD.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesNardos Bekele-Thomas is an Ethiopian development expert of great distinction. She leads the African Union Development Agency during a period when Africa faces both ongoing structural challenges and …
-
African BusinesswomanEntertainmentIntrepreneurshipLeadershipWomen In Media
Feyikemi Akin-Bankole is driving Spotify’s visibility across West Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesFeyikemi Akin-Bankole has established herself as a leader in African media and communications. She is the Associate Communications Manager at Spotify for West Africa. Akin-Bankole’s journey into the …
-
African BusinesswomanAgricultureBusinessFemale EntrepreneursFemale RetailersLeadership
Felicia Twumasi—the woman leading Ghana’s agro-processing.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesFelicia Twumasi, founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Homefoods Processing and Cannery Ltd., is an icon in Ghana’s agro-processing industry. What she started as a small-scale food …
-
African BusinesswomanEducationFemale EntrepreneursFemale TechfoundersYouth Empowerment
Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji is empowering Nigerian youths with two tech companies.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesToyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji is a Nigerian entrepreneur transforming education and technology across Nigeria with Rise Networks and Passnownow ventures. Through these initiatives, the businesswoman is reshaping how Nigerian youth …
-
Developmental FinanceLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentYouth Empowerment
Ahunna Eziakonwa spearheads Africa’s development at the UNDP.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAhunna Eziakonwa is a Nigerian-born humanitarian advocating for Africa’s advancement on the global stage. As the Assistant Secretary-General and Director of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Africa …
-
African BusinesswomanAgricultureBusinessClimate actorsFood SecurityYouth Empowerment
Pauline Otila is boosting Kenya’s honey production. Here is how.
Pauline Otila is transforming Kenya’s honey industry by empowering rural women and youth through climate-smart beekeeping that boosts incomes, restores ecosystems, and adds value to African-made products. Traditional …