Inimfon Etuk empowers African women and girls through mentorship, leadership development, advocacy, and strategic community-driven initiatives. In 2013, a small gathering of 35 women in Abuja marked the …
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AdvocacyArtEntertainmentFashionWomen In Media
Thando Hopa, the South African who redefined inclusivity in the global beauty industry.
Thando Hopa is a South African model, lawyer, and activist redefining beauty, diversity, and representation globally. For the longest time, African beauty was described in narrow shades of …
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African BusinesswomanBusinessFemale EntrepreneursOil and GasSocial ImpactWomen in Energy
Rita Adachukwu James is leading energy access and social impact in Nigerian communities.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesRita Adachukwu James combines business innovation with social impact, advancing energy access and community empowerment in Nigeria. In October 2007, at just 27 years old, Rita Adachukwu James …
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African BusinesswomanBusinessClean EnergyClimate actorsClimate Changeclimate techSocial ImpactWomen in Energy
Habiba Ali is driving Northern Nigeria’s clean energy transition.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesHabiba Ali is driving Northern Nigeria’s clean energy transition through community-focused, women-led solutions. Habiba Ali’s journey into Nigeria’s renewable energy space is shaped by her experience and a …
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Climate actorsClimate ChangeGender EqualityGender InclusionPolicyPolicymakersSocial Impact
Cécile Bibiane Ndjebet bridges the gender gap in forest governance.
Cécile Bibiane Ndjebet empowers African women to secure land and forest rights, advancing gender equality and environmental sustainability. Cécile Bibiane Ndjebet is a Cameroonian environmental activist, agronomist, and …
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African BusinesswomanArtBusinessFashionFemale EntrepreneursLeadership
Adama Amanda Ndiaye, the woman who took African fashion global.
Adama Amanda Ndiaye is a Senegalese fashion designer and entrepreneur promoting African fashion, women’s empowerment, and sustainable creativity globally. Adama Amanda Ndiaye, known globally as Adama Paris, is …
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EducationFinancial LiteracyFinancial LiteracyImpactWomen in Finance
Jennifer Okpechi is advancing financial literacy in Nigeria via Money Bestie AI.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesJennifer Okpechi uses technology and community learning to make financial literacy accessible, especially for women and young people. Financial literacy remains a major challenge for many people, particularly …
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Gender EqualityImpact InvestmentLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentSocial ImpactWomen in Finance
Élisabeth Moreno, the Cape Verdian who rose to shape France’s equality agenda.
Élisabeth Moreno drives equality and inclusion through impact investing, women’s empowerment, and sustainable leadership across Africa and Europe. Élisabeth Moreno’s journey began in Tarrafal, Cape Verde, where she was …
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Wangari Kuria empowers 100,000+ Kenyan farmers with climate-smart practices.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesWangari Kuria is helping smallholder farmers in Kenya adopt climate-smart practices through Farmer On Fire Ltd. Wangari Kuria, the founder and CEO of Farmer On Fire Ltd., has …
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African BusinesswomanBusinessHealthLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentMaternal Health
Meet Moradeun Ogunlana, the royal visionary transforming women’s lives across continents.
HRH Princess (Dr) Moradeun Ogunlana empowers women globally through healthcare, economic development, education, consulting, and leadership advocacy. HRH Princess (Dr) Moradeun Ogunlana is a Nigerian-American entrepreneur and energy …