In a world where innovation and transformational leadership drive success, Debola Deji-Kurumi (DDK) has emerged as a powerhouse transforming lives, businesses, and industries. As the serial founder of …
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Graça Machel has built a lifelong advocacy for women and children.
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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Mojisola Meranda shatters the glass ceiling—Becomes Lagos’ first female Speaker.
On January 13, 2025, residents of Lagos awoke to the exciting news that Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, a well-known figure in Lagos politics, had been elected as the Speaker …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 …