Chioma Ukonu is at the forefront of environmental sustainability and social innovation in Nigeria. As the co-founder and Head of Operations at RecyclePoints Nigeria, she has redefined waste management by transforming everyday waste into tangible value. Her organization tackles the growing environmental and health challenges in Nigeria through household, corporate, and school recycling programs. With a team of 35 […]
Olaniyi Yusuf: Pioneering African Transformation and Empowerment with Visionary Leadership
In the ever-evolving landscape of leadership and innovation in Africa, few individuals embody the essence of transformative change and visionary stewardship like Olaniyi Yusuf. With an illustrious career spanning over three decades, Yusuf’s journey from a young computer enthusiast to a trailblazing Managing Partner at Verraki Partners is a testament to resilience, ingenuity, and a relentless commitment to advancing […]
Doyinsola Ogunye: Shaping Environmental Sustainability and Social Impact
As the founder of the Mental and Environmental Development Initiative for Children (MEDIC), Doyinsola Ogunye has redefined grassroots engagement, using her platform to instill environmental and social values in the Nigerian child. Born and raised in Lagos, Ogunye’s formative years in Old Ikoyi were steeped in nature, fostering her love for plants, animals, and the ocean. This connection to […]
Nompumelelo Madisa: A Leader Among Africa’s Power Women of 2024
Nompumelelo “Mpumi” Madisa stands as a symbol of transformative leadership and innovation in Africa’s corporate sector. Ranked as the second most powerful woman on the continent and 87th globally, the 45-year-old South African business leader continues to break barriers and inspire a new generation. As the Chief Executive Officer of Bidvest, a South African services and distribution giant valued […]
Mariam Wallet Aboubakrine’s World: Advancing the Rights of Indigenous Communities
Mariam Wallet Aboubakrine’s journey embodies resilience and dedication to advancing the rights of indigenous peoples, particularly women, across the Sahel region and beyond. Forced to leave Mali at the age of nine due to violence against the Tuareg people, she has transformed her personal experiences of displacement into a lifelong mission to champion human rights, cultural preservation, and sustainable […]
Judith Suminwa Tuluka: DRC’s First Female Prime Minister
Judith Suminwa Tuluka has etched her name in history as the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) first female Prime Minister, symbolizing a monumental stride toward gender equity in a nation rich in potential yet beset by challenges. Appointed by President Felix Tshisekedi in June 2024, her leadership arrives at a pivotal moment as the country grapples with economic reform […]
Giving Less Privileged Children A Chance To Be Great: The Orondaam Otto Story
Orondaam Otto’s journey from a promising medical sciences graduate to a globally celebrated social entrepreneur encores to the power of vision and action. As a 25-year-old National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member in Lagos, Otto’s life took a transformative turn when he stumbled upon a BBC documentary on Makoko, a sprawling slum on the Lagos Lagoon. That moment sparked […]
Mohamed Bzeek: A Lifelong Mission to Provide Love and Comfort to Terminally Ill Foster Children
Mohamed Bzeek’s lifeis all boundless compassion and unwavering dedication. For decades, this 65-year-old foster parent, originally from Libya, has opened his home and heart to children no one else would take—those facing terminal illnesses. Since 1989, he has cared for over 80 foster children, ensuring that even in their final moments, they experience love, warmth, and family. Bzeek began […]
Humphrey Nabimanya: Pioneering Youth Advocacy and Transformative Change in Uganda
Humphrey Nabimanya is redefining youth advocacy and social transformation in Uganda. As the founder and CEO of Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU), he leads a youth-focused non-profit that has been at the forefront of tackling critical issues such as sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), HIV/AIDS, and teenage pregnancy. Born in the vibrant village of Katereza in Rwampara […]
Rainatou Sow: This Women’s Rights and Gender Equality Champion’s Got It
Rainatou Sow, a visionary leader from Fria, Guinea, has dedicated her life to advancing the rights of women and girls globally. As the executive director of Make Every Woman Count (MEWC), a pioneering African-led organization, she has made significant strides in monitoring African states’ progress toward gender equality and holding them accountable to their commitments on women’s rights. From […]