Olapeju Umah founded MyFoodAngels to solve food access and supply issues in Nigeria. The origins of many start-ups can often be traced back to a single, persistent challenge—and …
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Yande Nomvete is expanding digital finance across Africa at Binance.
Yande Nomvete is expanding crypto access, driving financial inclusion, and empowering women across Africa’s fintech space. Yande Nomvete, Operations Manager for Africa at Binance, is a pivotal figure …
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Chioma Ukpabi closes Nigeria’s skills gap via tech-driven trainings.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesChioma Ukpabi is addressing youth unemployment in Nigeria by providing job opportunities and practical skills through technology-driven training. Chioma Ukpabi’s journey into social entrepreneurship began while she was …
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Brigitha Faustin is using sunflower oil to empower women farmers in Tanzania.
Brigitha Faustin empowers Tanzanian women farmers by producing affordable, locally sourced sunflower oil sustainably. When Brigitha Faustin founded OBRI Tanzania in 2015, she had no external funding or …
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Chinazom Arinze is reshaping car rentals in Nigeria through AutoGIRL.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesChinazom Arinze is solving mobility problems in Nigeria through tech-driven, inclusive vehicle rental solutions. Chinazom Arinze’s journey into the automotive industry began during her time as a law …
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Alakanani Itireleng—the woman who built Africa’s first blockchain incubator.
Alakanani Itireleng is utilising blockchain to educate, empower, fund, and connect Africans to inclusive and sustainable tech opportunities. In 2012, Alakanani Itireleng was not a tech founder or …
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Ashley Immanuel is developing Africa’s tech talent at Semicolon.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAshley Immanuel is closing Africa’s tech talent gap through inclusive education, innovation, and youth-focused startup support. Ashley Immanuel is the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Semicolon Africa, …
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Chinenye Ajayi is driving change in Nigeria’s energy sector.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesChinenye Ajayi bridges law, energy, and leadership to advance sustainable power solutions in Nigeria. Chinenye Ajayi has established herself as a notable figure within Nigeria’s energy and infrastructure …
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Hilda Louca is advancing Egypt’s fashion industry with MITCHA.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesHilda Louca is reshaping Egypt’s fashion industry by using MITCHA to professionalise and support local designers. Since launching the fashion-tech platform MITCHA in 2018, Egyptian entrepreneur Hilda Louca …
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Misan Olukuade drives Africa’s transformation as Novotech Works.
Misan Olukuade is aligning people, systems, and strategy to scale transformation across Africa’s industries. Misan Olukuade is a transformational leader building scalable systems and inclusive cultures across African …