Graça Machel has dedicated most of her life to improving opportunities for women and children. Her work has redefined global education, human rights, and justice discussions. Born on …
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Gender EqualityImpactSciennce and TechnologySocial ImpactTech
Bisola Alabi grants women tech access—Leads Heels and Tech.
Olayinka Onipede, a former stay-at-home mom, knows what it feels like to be stuck. After years of raising her daughter, she wanted to return to work without sacrificing …
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HealthImpactMenstrual HealthSocial Impact
Lola Falana moves to fight period poverty. Empowers Nigerian girls.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesMenstruation can be a monthly challenge for millions of girls worldwide, especially in Nigeria, where poverty and limited access to sanitary products exacerbate the issue. But Lola Falana, …
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BusinessCEO's LoungeImpactLeadershipOil and GasSocial Impact
Folorunsho Alakija— the matriarch of Africa’s oil sector.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesFolorunsho Alakija is Africa’s richest woman. The leading African businesswoman and philanthropist founded Famfa Oil Limited, Nigeria’s foremost female-owned oil exploration company. She currently serves as its Executive …
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EducationFinanceFinancial InclusionFintechGender EqualityImpactLeadershipSocial Impact
Jennifer Awirigwe is creating Africa’s army of financially empowered women.
When Jennifer Awirigwe, fondly called “Financial Jennifer,” began her career with a modest N47,000 monthly salary after her national youth service (NYSC), few would have predicted the financial …
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ImpactLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentSocial Impact
Why Afua Osei co-founded She Leads Africa— to empower more African women.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesWe live in a world where conversations around gender equality continue to evolve, and Afua Osei has chosen to emerge as a formidable advocate for women’s empowerment. Afua …
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AdvocacyEducationImpactMaternal HealthSocial ImpactSocial Justice
Layal Jade Tinubu is impacting the lives of women and children across Nigeria.
In Nigeria, significant challenges persist in health, education, and empowerment. The maternal mortality ratio stands at 814 per 100,000 live births, among the highest globally, accounting for 20% …
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EducationImpactInnovationSciennce and TechnologySocial ImpactTech
Ejiroghene Udu is on a mission to bridge Nigeria’s power gaps.
Power outages remain a persistent challenge across much of Nigeria, with unreliable electricity disrupting businesses and hampering economic progress. While many have accepted this as an unfortunate norm, …
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AdvocacyFemale PoliticiansGender EqualityImpactNon-ProfitPolicymakersSocial ImpactSocial Justice
Glanis Changachirere: A champion for Zimbabwe women’s rights.
Glanis Changachirere is transforming lives in Zimbabwe through her work as a feminist, activist, and founder of the Institute for Young Women Development (IYWD). Her efforts focus on …
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Christmas IssueImpactNon-ProfitSocial Impact
When dreams ignite- How Seyi Oluyole gives hope to girls in slums.
Life in the slums is undeniably harsh but particularly unforgiving for young girls. Confronted with extreme poverty and constant danger, many street-dwelling girls become targets of gender-based violence. …