Innovation

Fola Laoye drives Nigeria’s healthcare sector through strategic investment and leadership in hospital systems and health financing. A functional healthcare system is fundamental to national development, supporting individual …

Aida Diarra is shaping the future of digital payments in Africa through her leadership at Visa. Aida Diarra began her career in the 1990s at Western Union in …

Carolyne Kirabo is redefining gender-lens investing by building inclusive financing systems for African women entrepreneurs. Carolyne Kirabo is the founder and Managing Director of M-Kyala Ventures a Uganda-based …

Nyari Samushonga is a Zimbabwean-born tech leader and CEO of WeThinkCode, where she drives inclusive, tuition-free coding education across South Africa.   Born in Zimbabwe and trained as a …

Josephine Katumba promotes food access in South Africa through urban farming and low-cost retail innovation. South African entrepreneur Josephine Katumba is gaining attention for her efforts to address …

Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho champions Africa’s digital transformation through technology, policy advocacy, education, and innovation. Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho is a Nigerian tech entrepreneur, policy advisor, and board executive driving …

Winifred Okafor Isichei is building Bonita Foods – a Nigerian food company that creates healthy, plant-based snacks using locally sourced ingredients and sustainable methods. Isichei, a trained lawyer …

Eniola Edun created Gamr to support Nigeria’s gaming community with better tools, training, and spaces for esports. Eniola Edun is a visionary business leader and technology advocate with …

Kate Kallot launched Amini to create Africa’s environmental data hub, using satellite and AI for smarter climate and agriculture decisions. Kate Kallot is the founder and CEO of …

Chidalu Onyenso is transforming how Nigeria’s small businesses access energy by building a supportive ecosystem that makes solar power affordable, reliable, and sustainable through her innovation, Eathnond. Business …