Around the world, domestic workers often operate in underpaid and undervalued work environments- without the recognition they deserve. Despite their critical role in maintaining households and enabling professionals …
Innovation
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ArtBusinessFashionInnovation
Fisayo Longe—How the British-Nigerian built a £6 million fashion empire in London.
Breaking into the international fashion market is no small feat. The competition is incredibly fierce for startups without deep pockets or established reputations. Industry statistics reveal that approximately …
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HealthHealthTechInnovationStartupTech
Abimbola Adebakin strategic advancement of Nigeria’s pharmatech ecosystem.
Nigeria, a nation with over 200 million people, has approximately 3,800 registered retail pharmacies. Roughly one pharmacy is stationed for every 57,000 people, starkly contrasting to countries like …
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BusinessInnovationStartupTech
Meet Rebecca Enonchong, Cameroonian technopreneur who built a global tech brand.
Cameroonian-born tech pioneer Rebecca Enonchong grew from a curious teenager to one of Africa’s leading tech advocates. At just 15, she took a job selling door-to-door newspaper subscriptions, …
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Every year, millions of lives are lost to illnesses across Africa—not because their conditions were untreatable, but because help didn’t arrive in time. Folake Owodunni and Maame Poku …
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FinanceFintechInnovationStartupTech
Tyms Africa—Chineye Ochem helps businesses perform accounting seamlessly.
Accounting isn’t often regarded as the most exciting topic. For many business owners, it’s a necessary task that often takes a backseat to more engaging priorities like product …
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BusinessHealthInnovationSMEs
Uncover— Sneha Mehta and Jade Oyateru develop a skincare brand for people of colour.
For too long, the global beauty industry has treated melanated skin as an afterthought. Products designed for lighter skin tones dominate the market, leaving African women and women …
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Businesse-CommerceInnovationStartup
Sabi, a platform co-founded by Anu Adedoyin Adasolum, is simplifing global trade.
Africa’s trade market presents both opportunities and challenges. The continent boasts vibrant markets, abundant resources, and a strong entrepreneurial spirit. However, it faces fragmented supply chains, unreliable logistics, …
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AgricultureBusinessFemale EntrepreneursImpactInnovationTech
Ifeoluwa Olatayo boosters innovation in Nigeria Agribusiness.
Technology is proving to be a game-changer for diverse sectors in Nigeria, including agriculture. FarmSlate, a startup helping smallholder farmers access financing and markets, is at the forefront. …
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ArtCulture and TourismEducationEntertainmentInnovationSciennce and TechnologyTech
Adja Soro is changing cartoon narratives, fostering inclusivity for Africans.
Like other children, Adja Mariam Mahre Soro (Adja Soror) grew up glued to her television. But there was always something missing from those colourful cartoons that told tales of …