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Former South African women’s national team captain, Amanda Dlamini, has made history as the first woman to provide live commentary at the …

Marufatu Abiola Bawuah’s appointment as the first female Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Africa marks a significant …

Germaine Acogny’s life has been one of movement—both physical and spiritual. Born in 1944 in a small Beninese village, she was raised …

Margaret Busby, born in 1944 in Accra, Ghana, to Dr. George Busby and Mrs. Sarah Busby, she was immersed from an early …

A new children’s book, Black and Bold Queens, is shining a spotlight on the remarkable women who have shaped Ghana’s history. The …

Princess Nwakego Ibrahim-Pam is a multifaceted individual, who is celebrated not only as an educator but also as the founder and chairperson …

Abolaji Odunuga is the Visionary Convener, Duchess International Women’s Day Conference, CEO/Principal Partner, Custodian Global Consult. Media Executive | Researcher at the …

A Defiant Act in 1908 In 1908, a remarkable event unfolded in the coastal town of Southend-on-Sea, Essex, that would challenge the …

Nigerian music sensation Tems has achieved a monumental milestone, clinching the award for Best African Music Performance at the 2025 Grammy Awards. …

Hash began her journey seven years ago in her hometown of Addis Ababa, driven by a deep love for music. Her stage …

Across the globe, more Muslim women are lacing up their hiking boots, donning their hijabs, and heading into the great outdoors, challenging …

Over 1,000 participants, including influential West African women leaders, gathered at the African Women in Development (AFWID) forum this week to drive …

Barrister Jamila Babuba’s journey is a testament to her passion for justice, advocacy, and gender equality. Growing up in Jimeta-Yola, Adamawa State, …

Colonel Ghislaine Léa Yangongo’s journey in the Central African Republic’s (CAR) military reflects her remarkable leadership and groundbreaking efforts to reshape the …

A powerful story of survival and transformation unfolds through the life of Tusaiwe Munkhondya. Born on March 9, 1999, in Mzuzu, she …

“For the greater public good, I would not release him.” These words, spoken by Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh, echo through Nigeria’s medical …

In the vibrant tapestry of Africa’s economic renaissance, few figures stand as prominently as Njeri Rionge. A visionary whose entrepreneurial journey has …

In the bustling corridors of corporate law, where contracts are inked, and deals brokered, few would anticipate a pivot to the savory …

From Rejection to Reinvention: The Birth of a Trailblazer In the vast skies where possibilities seem boundless, Sibongile Sambo’s journey is a …

In a significant demonstration of inter-state collaboration, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and Kwara State’s First Lady, Ambassador Olufolake AbdulRazaq, jointly …

Viola Onwuliri’s journey began in the royal family of Amuzi, Mbaise, in Imo State, where she was raised with the values of …

Renowned product leader Tobi Otokiti has joined Raenest as Vice President of Product, bringing her expertise to the fast-growing fintech company. Otokiti, …

In African literature, few people are as brightly woven as Yvonne Vera. Born on September 19, 1964, in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Vera emerged …