Nyifamu Ogechi Manzo uses Farmatrix’s technology to support Nigerian smallholder farmers, boosting market access, productivity, and climate resilience. Nyifamu Ogechi Manzo is the founder and Chief Executive Officer …
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African BusinesswomanBusinessFemale EntrepreneursHealthSocial Impact
How Simisola Williams is redefining the fitness culture in urban Africa
Simisola Williams transforms African wellness through boutique fitness, digital platforms, and community-driven health advocacy rooted in inclusion. Simisola “Simi” Williams built the kind of finance career many young …
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EducationGender InclusionInnovationSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
Faraja Nyalandu is on a mission to educate and empower Tanzania’s youth.
Faraja Nyalandu creates digital education platforms and women-focused entrepreneurship hubs, empowering Tanzanian youth and girls. When Faraja Nyalandu founded Shule Direct in 2013, she was building a bridge …
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African BusinesswomanBusinessCircular EconomyFashionFemale EntrepreneursFemale RetailersInnovationSocial Impact
Amber Penney champions fashion and recommerce at FARO Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAmber Penney is redefining African fashion through FARO Africa’s circular model that fuses sustainability with accessibility. Each year, fashion brands around the world produce millions of garments that …
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AdvocacyEducationGender EqualityGender InclusionImpactLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
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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HealthLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentMaternal HealthSocial ImpactSocial Justice
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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African BusinesswomanBusinessEducationLeadership DevelopmentSocial Impact
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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African BusinesswomanBusinessHealthHealthTechMaternal HealthSocial Impact
Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu rises to fight cancer and poor healthcare access in Nigeria.
Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu improves cancer care access in Nigeria through diagnostics, advocacy, and women’s health-focused community initiatives. After years working in the UK’s National Health Service, Dr Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu …
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Rita Adachukwu James is leading energy access and social impact in Nigerian communities.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesRita Adachukwu James combines business innovation with social impact, advancing energy access and community empowerment in Nigeria. In October 2007, at just 27 years old, Rita Adachukwu James …