Nabila Aguele is leading the Malala Fund Nigeria in transforming access to education for marginalised girls through policy and funding. Since July 2024, Nabila Aguele has been leading …
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Sarah Waiswa is fostering inclusion for African women in photography.
Sarah Waiswa is building a platform that empowers African women photographers to tell authentic, ethical, and impactful stories. Sarah Waiswa, a Ugandan-born, Kenya-based documentary and portrait photographer, is …
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Meet Mercy Odondo, the activist shaping gender policy in Kenya.
Mercy Odondo is building bold platforms where women confront injustice, reclaim power, and lead transformative change. Mercy Odondo is a Kenyan human rights defender whose work is reshaping …
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Bolat Paints—Omobolaji Shittu moves to challenge gender gaps in Nigeria’s paint sector.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesThrough Bolat Paints, Omobolaji Shittu is paving the way for women in Nigeria’s male-dominated manufacturing industry. Omobolaji Shittu is the founder of Bolat Paints and Chemicals Nigeria Ltd, …
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How Toun Okewale Sonaiya moved to found Nigeria’s first women’s radio station.
Toun Okewale Sonaiya is amplifying women’s voices through radio, advocacy, and training to drive gender equity in Nigeria. Toun Okewale Sonaiya is an influential figure in Nigerian media …
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Isata Mahoi fights child marriage and gender violence in Sierra Leone.
Isata Mahoi is transforming gender policy, protecting children, and challenging harmful traditions in Sierra Leone. Dr. Isata Mahoi, Sierra Leone’s current Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, is …
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IRUKA Africa—Amarachukwu Nwokokoro’s systems uplift, educate, and empower.
IRUKA Africa empowers African youth, particularly girls, via education, leadership, advocacy, and community social development. Amarachukwu Nwokokoro, affectionately called The Global Asset, is a Nigerian changemaker working at …
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Lillian Barnard is shaping Africa’s digital future at Microsoft.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesLillian Barnard is leading Microsoft’s mission to power Africa’s digital growth. In May 2017, Lillian Barnard joined Microsoft as the Director of Public Sector for South Africa. Her …
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Batonga Foundation—Angélique Kidjo empowers Africa’s underserved girls.
Batonga Foundation is empowering Africa’s most vulnerable girls with education, leadership, and economic tools to transform their futures. In 2006, Grammy-winning Beninese artist and activist Angélique Kidjo founded …
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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 …