When Jennifer Awirigwe, fondly called “Financial Jennifer,” began her career with a modest N47,000 monthly salary after her national youth service (NYSC), few would have predicted the financial force she would become. Back then, she juggled multiple side hustles—hairdressing, social media gigs, writing jobs— to make ends meet. Yet, her bank account didn’t look like it. However, when Awirigwe became more intentional with money, ‘Financial Jennifer’ was born. Now, she runs FinTribe, Nigeria’s first and largest women-only finance community, boasting over 8,000 members across 25 countries.
Jennifer Awirigwe champions financial freedom
For too long, African women have faced systemic barriers to financial independence, such as limited access to resources, a lack of financial education, and societal pressures that discourage their ambition. According to the United Nations Women, women comprise a disproportionate percentage of the informal sector workforce. Yet, they own only one-quarter of the continent’s businesses. Additionally, 80% of women in Africa are financially illiterate, further widening the wealth gap. Jennifer Awirigwe is trying to change these statistics and level the playing field. She started FinTribe firmly believing financial literacy was the gateway to women’s empowerment.
Fintribe is a female-only finance community that empowers women through wealth-building initiatives, smart investments, and savings. This platform provides women the knowledge, access, and community to achieve financial freedom. Her Wealth Builders Academy uses qualitative training programs and practical saving, investing, and wealth-building lessons to demystify personal finance. For those struggling to invest due to limited capital, FinTribe creates joint investment opportunities that allow members to pool resources and access options beyond their reach.
Sales and Marketing Executive Victoria Udochukwu shares how FinTribe helped her realise that information bridges the gap between poverty and wealth.
“FinTribe is the breakthrough that happened to me this year. It has exposed me to a lot of money-making platforms. FinTribe has made me understand that the thin line between Poverty and wealth is information. I wish I had known about FinTribe, but it’s all good… We now have some sense of security. My dashboard is making me happy. I also have developed the discipline to save when it’s time.”- Victoria Udochukwu.
The platform offers simple, user-friendly tools that encourage accountability and consistency. In 2024, her community saved and invested over N2 billion, with members leveraging joint savings and investments in low-risk assets like treasury bills.
As a chartered accountant, certified financial education instructor, and stockbroker, Jennifer Awirigwe has amassed a wealth of professional experience in finance that now helps her lead the FinTech community. Jennifer has also extended her reach beyond the community to social media. She has an online presence of over 140,000 followers engaging with her practical financial tips and relatable content.
In 2024, Awirigwe Jennifer hosted the ‘Challenge Yourself’ finance fair, which drew over 6,000 women across Nigeria and Africa. The event featured hands-on workshops and expert-led sessions that informed participants on tackling their financial goals. Jennifer’s dedication and achievements earned her a spot among the Top 50 Rising Motherland Moguls by She Leads Africa, amongst other notable recognitions.
