Joy Ofili-Yebovi, the CEO and Creative Director of Simplinteriors and Decor, has become a trailblazer in Nigeria’s furniture manufacturing industry. She also founded the Simplinterior School of Interior …
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Adeola Olubamiji journey in 3D printing and STEM advocacy.
Adeola Deborah Olubamiji’s story is like the script of a blockbuster movie. From a young girl growing up in the hustle of Ibadan, Nigeria, she has carved out …
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Arielle Kitio Tsamo empowers African youth with digital literacy.
Arielle Kitio Tsamo has redefined education in Africa by championing digital skills among young people. She is a software engineer and social entrepreneur from Cameroon. In 2017, she …
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Margret Chola is rewriting fashion rules at 84. Who says fashion fades with age?
Margret Chola, a grandmother from Zambia, recently made waves as she turned heads around the world in her bold outfits and style. The 85-year-old has become an unanticipated …
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Agriculture remains a cornerstone of Africa’s economy, but for millions of smallholder farmers, the threat of pests and diseases is a constant battle, jeopardising their livelihoods and food …
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Stretch marks are common to many people’s (especially women’s) skin, yet they often lead to feelings of insecurity due to societal beauty standards. For Portia Mngomezulu, her experience …
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Dr Funmi Adewara, a multi-award-winning UK-based Nigerian-British Physician, as the founder of Mobihealth International (Mobihealth), has pioneered a telehealth platform that combines technology with compassion to bring healthcare …
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KidzRise: Wiem Ben-Mahmoud innovates learning for children globally.
Traditional education often relies on rigid systems that measure children’s abilities through standardised metrics such as test scores and memorisation. While this approach provides a basic framework, it …
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Zandile Mkwanazi is disrupting South Africa’s tech future.
“Every girl has the potential to contribute meaningfully to technology. With the right resources, we can help them unlock opportunities to succeed.” – Zandile Mkwanazi, Founder and CEO …
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Bleaglee: Juveline Ngwa recycles Cameroon’s waste into clean energy.
Juveline Ngum Ngwa is transforming how Cameroonians handle waste management and air pollution. Growing up in Cameroon, she witnessed the damaging effects of improper waste disposal. Clogged drainage …