Deola Balogun pioneers food preservation innovation in Nigeria to reduce post-harvest losses and empower farmers. Every year, Nigeria loses an estimated $2.2 billion to post-harvest losses—a crisis that …
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Aida Diarra is steering Visa’s African expansion in digital payments.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAida Diarra is shaping the future of digital payments in Africa through her leadership at Visa. Aida Diarra began her career in the 1990s at Western Union in …
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Madji Sock—Building sustainable ventures and local solutions in Francophone Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesMadji Sock is leading efforts to tackle development gaps in West Africa through venture building and strategic investment. Madji Sock, a seasoned business executive from Senegal, is the …
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Josephine Katumba addressing food insecurity for Urban South Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesJosephine Katumba promotes food access in South Africa through urban farming and low-cost retail innovation. South African entrepreneur Josephine Katumba is gaining attention for her efforts to address …
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Bola Shagaya, Nigerian businesswoman and founder of Bolmus Group Int.
Hajia Bola Shagaya MON is the founder and CEO of Bolmus Group International and one of Africa’s wealthiest and most influential women. She has built and continues to …
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Sola Babatunde leads OSC Group to reshape Nigeria’s fashion industry
Sola Babatunde is building a structured, skills-driven fashion ecosystem in Nigeria by combining vocational training, local garment manufacturing, and national policy reform. When Sola Babatunde launched OSC Group …
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Rhea—How two female Kenyan innovators moved to restore soil health in East Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesCo-founders Soinato Leboo and Priscillah Wanjira built Rhea to regenerate Kenya’s farmlands through accessible soil testing and personalised agronomic support. In Kenya, over 80% of agricultural land is …
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Lindiwe Masuku is innovating fleet management in Botswana.
Lindiwe Masuku is revolutionising fleet management in Botswana by providing intelligent, tech-driven solutions that help businesses cut costs, boost efficiency, and make smarter decisions through proper vehicle insights. …
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Osato Omo-Osemwingie is putting Kilishi on global shelves.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesIn the heart of Nigeria, Osato Omo-Osemwingie is rewriting the story of kilishi—a beloved West African delicacy often likened to beef jerky—through El Gazelle Foods. This brand is …
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Jummai Abalaka is enhancing Nigerians’ access to food supply with PricePally.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesPricePally is reengineering how food is sourced and distributed in Nigeria’s fragmented food supply chain. Jummai Abalaka, the company’s co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, is at the forefront …