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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Sibongile Sambo sold her car to launch South Africa’s first black-owned aviation company.
Sibongile Sambo is a notable figure in South Africa’s aviation sector. As the founder and CEO of SRS Aviation, she became the first Black woman in South Africa …
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Female PoliticiansGender EqualityPolicyPolicy Makers
Six progressive gender-inclusive policies in Africa since 2018.
Policies can change lives and shape the systems that govern everything from healthcare and education to safety and economic opportunity. For women, policies pushing for equality and empowerment …
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AdvocacyFemale PoliticiansGender EqualityImpactNon-ProfitPolicy MakersSocial 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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Gender EqualityLeadershipLeadership Development
Abosede George-Ogan enables more women in leadership and politics.
Abosede George-Ogan is enabling more African women in leadership and politics. As the founder of the Women in Leadership Advancement Network (WILAN), Ogan has created a platform that …
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FeaturesGender EqualityLeadership Development
Top female brand experts driving multinational success in Africa.
In a competitive marketplace, the appeal of a specific product, service, or organisation often stems from meticulous brand crafting. While some consumers are drawn to a brand’s name …
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Gender EqualityImpactInnovationSocial Impact
How Saran Kaba Jones created Liberia’s pathway to clean water access.
In 2008, Saran Kaba Jones returned to Liberia after years of exile due to the civil war that displaced her family. Upon her return, she faced a harsh …
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AdvocacyGender EqualityImpactSocial ImpactSocial Justice
Girls Power Initiative (GPI) advocates for Nigerian women’s rights.
Late Bene Madunagu and Grace Osakue are visionary activists committed to empowering girls and young women in Nigeria. Together, they co-founded the Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI), a feminist …
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AdvocacyEducationGender EqualityImpactLeadershipNon-ProfitSocial Impact
Adesuwa Imasekha is safeguarding Nigerian women’s rights vis advocacy.
Adesuwa Tope Imasekha, founder of Women Impacting Nigeria (WIN), is a leading voice in addressing gender-based disparities, promoting financial independence, and advocating for a society where women and …
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Monique Ntumngia empowers African women with clean energy.
Monique Ntumngia, a Cameroonian entrepreneur and climate advocate, is leading the charge for renewable energy and gender equity in Africa. Her work bridges the gap between environmental sustainability …