Fred Swaniker’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Born in Ghana and raised across several African nations, he experienced the continent’s challenges and possibilities first-hand. Early on, he sensed that…
Dr. Ola Orekunrin is a visionary in African healthcare, a pioneering entrepreneur, and a leader dedicated to solving critical healthcare challenges across the continent. Born in England to Nigerian parents,…
Chris Folayan is a visionary entrepreneur whose work has transformed how African consumers connect with the global marketplace. As the founder and CEO of Mall for Africa, Chris created an…
Claire Mongeau is reshaping the education landscape in Africa through her work as the founder and CEO of M-Shule, an innovative mobile-based learning platform. Driven by a passion for equitable…
When Benjamin Fernandes founded NALA, he embarked on a journey to transform financial services in Africa, particularly focusing on streamlining remittances and enhancing financial inclusion. A Tanzanian entrepreneur with a…
When Fatoumata Ba co-founded Jumia in 2012, her mission was clear: to revolutionize the African e-commerce landscape and make online shopping accessible across the continent. With a deep belief in…
When Keiran Smith co-founded Twiga Foods in 2014, his vision was to tackle one of Africa’s most pressing challenges—inefficient supply chains that left smallholder farmers struggling to access markets while…
When Rose Sibisi founded PR Girl Media in 2015, she set her sights on transforming Zambia’s PR and events industry. Armed with a bold vision, Sibisi quickly established herself as…
In 2015, Shola Akinlade co-founded Paystack with one goal: to make online payments seamless for African businesses. Little did he know that in just five years, his startup would become…
When Onyeka Akumah founded Farmcrowdy in 2016, he had one bold mission: to revolutionize agriculture in Nigeria by connecting smallholder farmers to much-needed capital, technology, and access to markets. Born…
