In the opening months of 2023, a wave of change swept through the corridors of power, reshaping the narrative of global leadership. The exodus of prominent women such as Sanna Marin, Jacinda Ardern, Nicola Sturgeon, Susan Wojcicki, and Martina Merz from key roles in politics and corporate spheres triggered discussions on the persistent gender disparities in leadership. As the […]
Three Most Powerful Women in Africa Making Waves Worldwide: Samia Hassan, Okonjo Iweala, and Mo Abudu
In December 2022, Forbes’ list of the World’s Most Powerful 100 Women featured three formidable African women who are defying stereotypes, and carving unimaginable paths on the global stage. These women, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Nigerian economist and Director General of the World Trade Organization Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and media mogul Mosunmola Abudu, have not only broken barriers but […]
The Rise & Rise of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
“When you have big dreams about how to serve other people, it can really be exciting. But when you have dreams about how to advance yourself, it can be frustrating because you start dreaming small. And I want young people to know that once you have brains, you have flexibility.” – Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (GCON) According to the African belief […]