African Female CEOs

Maureen Obaweya is the founder and creative director of Morin.O Designs, a Nigerian luxury leather brand that combines skilled craftsmanship with African culture. While her career began in …

Africa is not just home to the world’s youngest population but also to a demographic dividend that presents a tremendous opportunity for growth. This growth, however, requires immediate …

Osen Iyahen is an environmental engineer and social entrepreneur committed to transforming Africa’s marginalised communities through sustainable solutions. With a background in Chemical Engineering from the University of …

Victoria Oladipo Oluwaseun, Founder and CEO of Calebella Designs and Fashion Institute, is transforming fashion education in Nigeria, empowering young women with skills, confidence, and entrepreneurial spirit. With …

Africa’s business environment is witnessing a remarkable surge in women business leaders. Women comprise 58% of the continent’s self-employed population and contribute approximately 13% to its Gross Domestic …

Two Nigerian women—Tokunboh Ishmael and Jumoke Akinwunmi, co-founders of Alitheia Capital — have powerfully reshaped Africa’s funding space over the past 17 years. Together, they have built a …

Refilwe Sebothoma is a visionary entrepreneur who is transforming lives in South Africa. Growing up in Marikana, a mining community in the North West, she faced the harsh …

Since 2013, The World Health Organisation has received 1500 reports of substandard or falsified products. Of these, antimalarials and antibiotics are the most commonly reported. Most reports (42%) …

Growing up in the Upper West Region of Ghana, the country’s poorest region, Mawuse Christina Gyisun and the rural farmers in her community experienced abject poverty. Like every …

In Nigeria, environmental challenges pose significant threats to sustainable development. However, innovators like Achenyo Idachaba-Obaro are pioneering solutions. As the founder of MitiMeth, a leading Nigerian eco-friendly accessories …