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Vanessa Nakate: Centering African Voices in the Global Climate Justice Movement
When people list the faces of the global climate movement, Vanessa Nakate’s name increasingly stands alongside Greta Thunberg…
Tony Elumelu: Africa’s Change-Maker for a Generation
When the conversation turns to transformative leaders shaping Africa’s future, few names resonate as strongly as Tony Elumelu.…
Ashish J. Thakkar: Building Mara, Building Africa’s Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
When people talk about the new face of African entrepreneurship, Ashish J. Thakkar often comes up. Born in…
How WTO’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Is Redefining Africa’s Access to Global Markets
When Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala became Director-General of the World Trade Organization in March 2021, she made history as the…
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Building Africa’s Talent Pipelines and Early-Stage Capital
In the story of Africa’s emerging tech ecosystem, few figures loom as large as Iyinoluwa “E” Aboyeji. A…
Strive Masiyiwa: Africa’s Pan-African Broadband & Entrepreneurship Champion
When people talk about Africa’s technology revolution, Strive Masiyiwa is a name that always surfaces. The Zimbabwean-born billionaire,…
Ibrahim Thiaw: The Sahel’s Champion for Land Restoration
Ibrahim Thiaw: The Sahel’s Champion for Land Restoration Country: MauritaniaRole: Executive Secretary, UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)Focus:…
Rebecca Enonchong: Startup Builder and Voice for Women in African Tech
When it comes to championing Africa’s technology ecosystem, Rebecca Enonchong is a name that commands respect. A Cameroonian…
Tayo Oviosu: Driving Digital Financial Inclusion at Scale with Paga
In Africa’s digital transformation story, one of the clearest success cases is Paga, Nigeria’s leading mobile payments platform.…
Dr. Matshidiso Moeti: Strengthening Africa’s Health Systems from the Frontlines
When Africa faced its toughest public health challenges—from Ebola to COVID-19—one leader consistently stood at the forefront: Dr.…