Through 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 …
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Tabitha Kasongo is transforming rural Malawi through Trokass.
Tabitha Kasongo empowers women in rural Malawi through sustainable agriculture. Tabitha Kasongo is changing the lives of women farmers in Malawi by promoting sustainable agriculture, education, and community …
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Daphne Mashile-Nkosi pioneers inclusion at SA’s manganese mine.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDaphne Mashile-Nkosi challenges gender norms and pioneers strategic change in SA’s manganese mining sector. For decades, the mining industry has remained one of the most male-dominated sectors in …
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Iroghama Ogbeifun drives growth and diversity at Starzs Investments.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesIroghama Ogbeifun is driving growth and inclusion at Starzs Investments, strengthening its role in Nigeria’s maritime sector. Iroghama Ogbeifun currently serves as the Managing Director and Chief Executive …