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‘I want bartending to be recognized as a serious profession, particularly across Africa.’ – Lara Rawa
Lara Rawa is the CEO of Eventi Cocktails, a Lagos-based cocktail design and consulting company,…
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“I want Zaron to demonstrate that an African beauty brand can originate on the continent, compete at the highest level, and build a legacy with global relevance.” – Oke Maduewesi
It takes a special kind of courage to see what’s missing in an industry and…
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“My reputation is something that I’m very proud of because it follows me everywhere.” – Valerie Mpholle
Most people have never heard of Valerie Mpholle. But if you've ever walked into a…
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“Your greatest leverage is not the products you design but the capacity you build to lead.” – Amb. (Dr.) Amaka Okeke
Amb. (Dr.) Amaka Okeke is a leading Pan-African business figure who is changing the way…
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“Over time, I realized grace is not rigid, performative, or about pretending to be perfect. It is really about becoming more aware.” – Faith Morey
Faith Morey is a Nigerian American philanthropist, entrepreneur, and founder whose work sits at the…
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“When I work with women leaders, my approach is not to help them imitate existing power structures, but to help them understand the architecture behind them.” – Elena Miro K.
Elena Miro K. is a West African strategist working at the intersection of influence architecture,…
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‘I see myself far beyond being a photographer. I am an institutional builder.’ – Yagazie Eguare
Yagazie Eguare is a visionary, creative entrepreneur, storyteller, and the Founder of Gazmadu Ltd, a…
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“We need to move away from the mindset that effective, transformational leadership is male. Competence and capability should not be gendered.” – Dr. Adaeze Oreh
Dr. Adaeze Oreh is the 27th Commissioner of Health for Rivers State, Nigeria, and a…
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“My job as VP isn’t to do the work, it’s to make sure the right work gets done by people who are empowered to do it well.” – Iheakachi Nwabueze
Iheakachi Nwabueze is Vice President of global marketing and growth at Grey, a Y Combinator-backed…
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“Our goal is to build systems that recognize the value women are already creating and give them the tools to grow responsibly.” – Ejiro Enahowo
When Ejiro Enaohwo launched Ginger, she wasn’t trying to reinvent beauty in Africa - she…
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“I believe excellence is not the absence of challenges but the commitment to standards despite them.” – Riyah Abdul
Riyah Abdul is an award-winning Ghanaian journalist and broadcast professional whose career is defined by…
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‘I believe real impact comes from doing things thoughtfully and well.’ – Nicole Ikot
Nicole Ikot is a creative director and founder of The Social Atelier, a multi-purpose content…
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“Passion does not birth success; consistency does.” – Valentina Utoh
Founder and Creative Director of Onyx by Valentina, Valentina Utoh has spent nearly a decade…
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‘I want to be the kind of leader who multiplies leaders, especially women who are bold enough to take up space.’ – Neya Kalu
Neya Kalu is a distinguished business executive, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. She currently serves as chairman…
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‘It is important for children to see themselves reflected in the books they read because of their self-esteem and because of the way it affects their development.’ – Olubunmi Aboderin Talabi
Olubunmi Aboderin Talabi is an author, publisher, and corporate director. She is the convener of…
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‘Everything I have done and achieved has been by sheer hard work, God’s mercy and His grace.’ – Theresa Onwuka
Theresa Onwuka is the founder and creative director of Needle Point, a lifestyle brand for…