African women leaders

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 …

Damilola Odufuwa is a distinguished Nigerian business executive and activist recognised for her significant contributions to media, technology, and women’s rights advocacy. Her work has firmly established her …

Monique Ntumngia, a Cameroonian entrepreneur and climate advocate, is leading the charge for renewable energy and gender equity in Africa. Her work bridges the gap between environmental sustainability …

Samira Sanusi, a Nigerian sickle cell survivor and founder of the Samira Sanusi Sickle Cell Foundation (SSSCF), symbolises resilience. Her journey from battling a debilitating illness to supporting …

Kemi Olawoye is working to transform the lives of mothers and parents across Africa, tackling the challenges they face during pregnancy and early parenthood. As Co-Founder and CEO …

UNESCO says women comprise only about 28% of the global tech workforce and 30% in sub-Saharan Africa. This data emphasises the persistent challenges young girls face in pursuing …

Poliomyelitis (Polio) is a highly infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. It is primarily spread through contaminated food and water. This debilitating disease enters the body through the …