Claudia 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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Amanda Obidike is promoting STEM inclusion for African youth.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAmanda Obidike works to improve digital literacy and STEM opportunities for young Africans through STEMi Makers Africa. We live in a continent where technological skills increasingly shape economic …
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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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Deborah Choi—the 6X founder supporting diversity and inclusion in European entrepreneurship.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDeborah Choi works to improve access and support for women of colour entrepreneurs in Europe. Deborah Choi is an entrepreneur and business strategist whose work has gained visibility …
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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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Deborah Ojengbede bolsters Africa’s blockchain adoption with AFEN Blockchain.
Deborah Ojengbede builds blockchain solutions for Africa, empowering youth through NFTs, education, cross-border payments, and digital innovation. Deborah Ojengbede is the co-founder of AFEN Blockchain Group (AFEN). Long …
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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 …