WeTech, co-founded by Gabriella and Flora Uwadiegwu, is flipping the script on Nigeria’s male-dominated tech scene by equipping women and girls with the skills, funding, mentorship, and community …
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Asnath Mahapa: Africa’s first female commercial pilot and aviation entrepreneur.
Asnath Mahapa is the First African Female Commercial Pilot in South Africa and the founder of the African College of Aviation. Born in Limpopo, South Africa, in 1979, …
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Martha Omoekpen Alade is empowering Nigerian women and girls through tech.
Martha Omoekpen Alade empowers Nigerian women and girls in technology through Women in Technology in Nigeria (WITIN). She is bridging the gender gap by providing digital skills and …
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Unoma Okorafor built Herbal Goodness into a $9.5M brand—donates 10% profit to empower African girls.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDr Unoma Ndili Okorafor, a Nigerian-born computer scientist and entrepreneur, has made significant strides in business and philanthropy. As the founder and CEO of Herbal Goodness, she has …
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Jadesola Adedeji is improving Africa’s education with STEM methods.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAfter a 20-year career in the pharmaceutical industry and a decade living in Canada, Jadesola Adedeji returned to Nigeria with her family. Upon their return, she noticed that …
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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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The Girls Techie: Naomi Bamgbose and Sumayah Adegbite empower girls with Tech.
According to a study by the National Girls Collaborative Project, girls who receive mentorship are more likely to pursue careers in STEM. Unfortunately, there is still a low …
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Emmanuella Mayaki: Nigeria’s 15-Year-old tech prodigy to watch.
Emmanuella Mayaki, a 15-year-old Nigerian tech prodigy, is transforming the tech space in the diaspora. At age 13, she gained admission to Mary Baldwin University in the United …
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As early as 2005, South African engineer and social entrepreneur Naadiya Moosaje recognised the growing importance of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Understanding the economic …