Judith Kitinga fights gender violence, empowers youth, and champions education, equality, and reproductive rights in Tanzania. Judith Kitinga’s journey into activism began in 2017 while conducting research at …
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Ashley Immanuel is developing Africa’s tech talent at Semicolon.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAshley Immanuel is closing Africa’s tech talent gap through inclusive education, innovation, and youth-focused startup support. Ashley Immanuel is the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Semicolon Africa, …
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Meet Mercy Odondo, the activist shaping gender policy in Kenya.
Mercy Odondo is building bold platforms where women confront injustice, reclaim power, and lead transformative change. Mercy Odondo is a Kenyan human rights defender whose work is reshaping …
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IRUKA Africa—Amarachukwu Nwokokoro’s systems uplift, educate, and empower.
IRUKA Africa empowers African youth, particularly girls, via education, leadership, advocacy, and community social development. Amarachukwu Nwokokoro, affectionately called The Global Asset, is a Nigerian changemaker working at …
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Batonga Foundation—Angélique Kidjo empowers Africa’s underserved girls.
Batonga Foundation is empowering Africa’s most vulnerable girls with education, leadership, and economic tools to transform their futures. In 2006, Grammy-winning Beninese artist and activist Angélique Kidjo founded …
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Clare Akamanzi’s plan to empower Africa through sport
Clare Akamanzi is expanding basketball across Africa to drive economic growth, youth empowerment, and development. Clare Akamanzi became the CEO of NBA Africa in January 2024, but her …
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Oladiwura Oladepo champions digital inclusion in Africa with Tech4Dev.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesOladiwura Oladepo is bridging Africa’s digital divide through inclusive tech education and skills development. The global economy is increasingly digitised, yet the disparity between those equipped with digital …
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Eniola Edun, the innovator championing Nigeria’s esports revolution with Gamr.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesEniola Edun created Gamr to support Nigeria’s gaming community with better tools, training, and spaces for esports. Eniola Edun is a visionary business leader and technology advocate with …
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Gbemisola Abudu led NBA Nigeria’s launch and cultural influence in African sports.
Gbemisola Abudu is a Nigerian-American sports executive who led NBA Nigeria’s strategic growth and youth engagement initiatives. Gbemisola Abudu made history in 2022 when she was appointed Vice …
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Asonele Kotu tackles period poverty and reproductive health inequality in South Africa.
Asonele Kotu is addressing period poverty and limited access to reproductive health services for young women in underserved communities through her South African femtech startup – FemConnect. Initially …
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