When Ramasela Ganda took the helm as Group CEO of Zeda Limited in January 2020, she set out to redefine African mobility. Over the past four years, she …
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How Omon Odike built a multimillion-dollar HR firm in Nigeria.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAcross Africa, millions of job seekers face barriers to securing meaningful employment. At the same time, businesses struggle to identify and retain top talent. Addressing this challenge requires …
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Joanna Bichsel provides discreet, affordable access to essential health products for underserved African women.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesJoanna Bichsel is on a mission to enable women in Africa with quality personal care products. In Africa, millions of women struggle to access essential health products and …
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Emilia Banda Tambatamba—the woman moving to put Mozambique’s coffee on the global map.
Mozambique’s coffee industry is on the threshold of transformation, and the country’s coffee production is minimal. Global Coffee Report says the International Coffee Organisation is not reporting its …
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Gbemi Okunlola—British Nigerian designer crafting the world’s luxury bridal dresses.
British Nigerian designer Gbemi Okunlola is an icon in the global bridal fashion market. At 11 years old, she discovered her passion for creating stunning dresses. While her …
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Folorunsho Alakija— the matriarch of Africa’s oil sector.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesFolorunsho Alakija is Africa’s richest woman. The leading African businesswoman and philanthropist founded Famfa Oil Limited, Nigeria’s foremost female-owned oil exploration company. She currently serves as its Executive …
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Ndidi Nwuneli is promoting leadership, and social change in Africa.
Serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, and expert in African agriculture, nutrition, and social innovation Ndidi Nwuneli was 25 when she accepted the challenging offer to establish and lead the FATE …
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Jennifer Shigoli is getting African students ready for the workforce.
Jennifer Shigoli is transforming the African job market through Arizona Vocational Training College (AVTC). Her entrepreneurial journey began in her early years in Tanzania, where she learned the …
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Safietou Seck repositions African fashion globally. Here is how.
Safietou Seck, a Senegalese fashion designer, has made it her mission to project the African culture through her fashion brand, SARAYAA. The brand is known for its high-end …
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Iya Foods: Toyin Kolawole ships Nigerian food heritage abroad.
Nigerian cuisine reflects the country’s rich cultural heritage through diverse regional flavours and ingredients. Dishes like spicy soups, fresh seafood, and savoury goat meat are not just meals …