Genevieve Partington is leading bold, inclusive human rights advocacy and feminist reform across Ghana and beyond. Since February 2023, Genevieve Partington has served as the Country Director of …
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Clare Akamanzi’s plan to empower Africa through sport
Clare Akamanzi is expanding basketball across Africa to drive economic growth, youth empowerment, and development. Clare Akamanzi became the CEO of NBA Africa in January 2024, but her …
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AFCC 2025: Why should you miss the Africa Female CEO Conference?
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAFCC 2025 is where Africa’s visionary women converge to lead, connect, and create pathways to building sustainable businesses. Across Africa, a new generation of women is rewriting the …
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Queen Uwabuofu turns crochet craft into an inclusive toy brand.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesCloveKids by Queen Uwabuofu offers culturally representative, safe, handmade African children’s toys, empowering artisans. Queen Uwabuofu, a Nigerian entrepreneur, is the founder and creative director of CloveKids International, …
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Uyanda Mbuli is making Deaf inclusion a national priority in SA.
Uyanda Mbuli is advancing Deaf rights in South Africa through policy reform, advocacy, and corporate inclusion. Uyanda Sibiya, For nearly thirty years, Uyanda Mbuli, also known as Uyanda …
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Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh moved to drive Africa’s digital shift.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAngela Kyerematen-Jimoh launches BrainWave AfricaTech to boost Africa’s digital transformation, utilising her corporate expertise. Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh, a Ghanaian business executive with a background in finance and technology, has …
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Jennifer Uchendu tackles Africa’s eco-anxiety, empowers the youth.
Jennifer Uchendu is making climate action relatable by addressing eco-anxiety and empowering African youth through sustainability. Jennifer Uchendu is a Nigerian ecofeminist and sustainability advocate who is transforming …
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How Flora Mutahi introduced Kenyans to drinking flavoured tea.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesFlora Mutahi pioneered flavoured tea in Kenya and continues to shape the business industry. Flora Mutahi is the founder and CEO of Melvin Marsh International Ltd, the company …
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Dorcas Owinoh drives digital inclusion for underserved Kenyans.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDorcas Owinoh is bridging Kenya’s tech gap by empowering youth and women in underserved regions through LakeHub. Dorcas Owinoh serves as the Executive Director of LakeHub, a Kisumu-based …
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Lisa Folawiyo is building a global luxury Ankara fashion brand.
Lisa Folawiyo transforms Ankara fabric into luxurious, hand-embellished garments, merging African heritage with global designs. In 2005, Lisa Folawiyo launched her fashion brand from her home in Lagos …