Tejumade Afonja is expanding access to AI education in Nigeria through community-driven learning and research grounded in African contexts. Tejumade Afonja has become a prominent voice in Nigeria’s …
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Kílẹ̀ńtàr: How Michelle Adepoju built a million-dollar African fashion brand.
Michelle Adepoju is the founder of Kílẹ̀ńtàr, a company that designs ethical womenswear which blends West African craftsmanship with modern art, empowering women artisans across the continent. Long …
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Timnit Gebru and the push for more inclusive AI research globally.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesTimnit Gebru shows why independent, inclusive AI research is increasingly necessary through her work at DAIR. Timnit Gebru is widely recognised for her contributions to the field of …
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Meet Claudia Castellanos, co-founder of Black Mamba Foods, a sustainable food brand in Eswatini.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesClaudia Castellanos shows how a food business can link commercial growth with community-based, sustainable agriculture through Black Mamba Foods. When Claudia Castellanos first arrived in Eswatini as a …
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How Yewande Zaccheaus turned a fragmented events market into an organised ecosystem.
Yewande Zaccheaus plans and manages high-impact events, lifestyle fairs, and business platforms that strengthen Nigeria’s creative economy. Long before event planning became a respected profession in Nigeria, Yewande …
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Diana Mbogo closes Southern Africa’s energy gap with clean-tech solutions.
Diana Mbogo designs community-focused solar and wind energy solutions that reduce energy poverty and transform local industries. Diana Mbogo’s journey into renewable energy began long before she became …
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Louisa Kiwana Olafuyi is changing what children see and learn about Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesLouisa Kiwana Olafuyi is advancing African-centred storytelling through Kunda Kids. Louisa Kiwana Olafuyi, a Ugandan-born innovation specialist, is advancing African-centred storytelling through Kunda Kids, the children’s media and …
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Nyifamu Ogechi Manzo is driving efficiency for African smallholder farmers with Farmatrix.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesNyifamu Ogechi Manzo uses Farmatrix’s technology to support Nigerian smallholder farmers, boosting market access, productivity, and climate resilience. Nyifamu Ogechi Manzo is the founder and Chief Executive Officer …
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Omolara Olarerin is ensuring Nigerian professionals eat healthy at work through Pocketfood.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesOmolara Olarerin is creating tech-driven solutions for healthier workplace eating. Omolara Olarerin is a product manager and entrepreneur who established Pocketfood, an AI-enabled food management platform designed to …
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Ojoma Ochai is steering innovation and social impact at Co-creation Hub Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesOjoma Ochai is guiding CcHUB towards a more integrated, impact-driven innovation ecosystem across Africa. Ojoma Ochai has spent much of her career working to foster technology and social …
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