Lamide Akinola is steering Glovo Nigeria’s growth through digital expansion and local market integration. Lamide Akinola joined Glovo in 2021 as the Head of Q-commerce for sub-Saharan Africa. …
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Zohra Slim—the self-taught technologist behind InstaDeep.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesZohra Slim is helping drive AI innovation from Africa to the world. Zohra Slim’s journey into technology began as a self-taught software and web developer in Tunisia. Over …
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Okra—How Fara Ashiru Jituboh led startup graceful shutdown.
Led by Fara’s integrity-driven exit, Okra shuts down responsibly, returning investor funds and supporting employees. In May 2025, Okra, a prominent Nigerian fintech startup, shut down operations, and …
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Portia Keleketu disrupts SA’s transport sector with e-hailing app.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesPortia Keleketu redefines SA transport industry with Shesha Ride, a local app designed to tackle safety and accessibility issues. Portia Keleketu, a South African tech entrepreneur, has become …
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Lilian Nakigozi tackles hunger with vertical farms in Kampala.
Lilian Nakigozi is empowering urban women in slums to grow food, earn income, and fight hunger through vertical farming. Lilian Nakigozi grew up in a poor urban slum …
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Dominion Ladi has devised a smart means to ship parcels out of Africa
Dominion Ladi is transforming African logistics by connecting travellers with parcel senders to cut delivery costs. Paul Dominion Ladi is an entrepreneur, business development consultant, and the founder …
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Dineo Lioma boosts Africa’s healthcare with AI, genomics data solutions.
Dineo Lioma leverages AI and African genomic data to develop tailored healthcare solutions for Africa. South Africa’s Dineo Lioma uses AI, African genomic data, and digital health platforms …
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Hafsah Jumare drives agricultural market shift for farmers via CoAmana.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesHafsah Jumare is improving smallholder farmers’ access to the agricultural market. Hafsah Jumare, a Nigerian entrepreneur and behavioural economist, is working to reshape agricultural market systems across parts …
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Fola Laoye is transforming Nigeria’s healthcare through strategic investments.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesFola 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 …
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Adeola Ayoola wants to power one million medication refills in Africa by 2027.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAdeola Ayoola, co-founder and CEO of Famasi Africa, is addressing one of Nigeria’s most pressing health challenges: medication adherence. In a country where nearly 30% of all deaths …
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