Fearlessness, vision, and a powerful voice—these qualities define Peace Hyde, a woman who has reimagined what it means to tell Africa’s stories on the world stage. Today, she is celebrated as an award-winning journalist, media entrepreneur, and global head of digital media and partnerships at Forbes Africa, but her path to influence began far from the spotlight. Born in London to Ghanaian parents, Hyde grew up navigating two worlds, drawing on discipline, resilience, and a hunger to create impact—values that became the foundation of her groundbreaking journey.
Her story began in the classroom, where she taught chemistry, biology, and physics with a passion that transcended the limits of curriculum. For Hyde, education was not just about equations and experiments—it was about igniting possibility. Those formative years sharpened her gift for translating complexity into clarity, but they also revealed a deeper calling. She yearned to impact lives beyond the walls of a classroom, to harness the power of storytelling as a tool for transformation.
Answering that call, Hyde made a daring leap into the media world, a field as unpredictable as it was competitive. With charisma, intellect, and a disarming authenticity, she carved out her place as a broadcaster and content creator. She wasn’t simply reporting stories—she was illuminating truths, pulling back the curtain on narratives that had long been overlooked. This bold transition was not just a career change; it was the unveiling of her life’s mission: to give Africa’s stories the stage they deserve.
Her rise accelerated at Forbes Africa, where she quickly became a force to reckon with. Through her acclaimed show Against the Odds with Peace Hyde, she offered the continent a mirror of resilience and reinvention, interviewing leaders and innovators who had turned adversity into advantage. Hyde’s work was more than journalism—it was storytelling with purpose, infused with empathy and depth. In that space, she established herself as one of Africa’s most fearless and compelling voices.
As her influence grew, Hyde took on the mantle of head of digital media and partnerships for Forbes Africa, where she spearheaded projects that pushed the boundaries of storytelling. She created My Worst Day with Peace Hyde, a groundbreaking series that stripped away the perfection of success to reveal the failures, doubts, and courage behind greatness. Her storytelling ambition reached even greater heights with Netflix, where she became the creator and executive producer of Young, Famous & African, the platform’s first African original reality series. The show captured global attention, celebrating the vibrancy of African culture and establishing Hyde as a cultural architect reshaping Africa’s image worldwide.
Yet her vision extends beyond cameras and boardrooms. Through her nonprofit, Aim Higher Africa, she equips young Africans with entrepreneurial skills to turn ideas into enterprises. By empowering thousands of youths, Hyde has proven that leadership is not measured by personal accolades alone but by the lives transformed in its wake. Her work reflects a conviction that true success is collective, not individual.
Today, Peace Hyde stands as a fearless storyteller, a visionary leader, and a global voice for Africa. From classrooms to Netflix sets, from teaching science to shaping global narratives, she has turned each chapter of her journey into a platform for impact. Her story is not just about personal triumph but about redefining what is possible for Africa on the world stage—a legacy of courage, creativity, and an unyielding pursuit of purpose.
