For decades, Togo’s leadership was predominantly male-dominated. Although women comprise 51.3% of the population and represent 51.1% of the agricultural workforce, their presence in high-level governance remained minimal. …
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Female PoliticiansGender EqualityGender InclusionLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentPolicyPolicy Makers
Samia Suluhu Hassan—Tanzania’s first visionary leaders and female president.
When Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan assumed office as President of the United Republic of Tanzania on March 19, 2021, following the death of President John Pombe Magufuli, …
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AgricultureBusinessFemale EntrepreneursHealthImpactMaternal HealthSocial ImpactSocial Justice
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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AdvocacyImpactSocial ImpactSocial Justice
STER—Oluwaseun Osowobi is on a mission to help sexual assault victims in Nigeria.
Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi had firsthand experience with sexual assault. Since then, she has dedicated her life to fighting for survivors like herself. As the founder of Stand to …
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BusinessFemale EntrepreneursGender EqualityGender InclusionSocial Impact
Divine Ndhlukula is the largest employer of women in Zimbabwe— after the government.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesThe global security sector has long been plagued by two persistent challenges- a lack of professionalism and inclusivity. Globally, private security services often fail to meet international standards, …
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ImpactLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentSocial Impact
Why Afua Osei co-founded She Leads Africa— to empower more African women.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesWe live in a world where conversations around gender equality continue to evolve, and Afua Osei has chosen to emerge as a formidable advocate for women’s empowerment. Afua …
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BusinessLeadershipTech
The Inspiring Journey of Damilola Odufuwa into media, tech and advocacy.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDamilola 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 …
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AdvocacyEducationImpactMaternal HealthSocial ImpactSocial Justice
Layal Jade Tinubu is impacting the lives of women and children across Nigeria.
In Nigeria, significant challenges persist in health, education, and empowerment. The maternal mortality ratio stands at 814 per 100,000 live births, among the highest globally, accounting for 20% …
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Solape Akinpelu is building financial inclusion for rural African women.
Financial limitations continue to hold women back from starting and scaling successful businesses despite their being the backbone of many micro and small enterprises. Many African women cannot …
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BusinessFemale EntrepreneursInnovationSMEs
Amara Okoli-Tasie redefines hair care with plant-based products.
Amara Okoli-Tasie has developed a product that effectively nurtures African natural hair. The idea popped up when she first noticed the limitations of commercial hair care products when …