In honor of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re celebrating incredible pioneers. By Gideon Fakomogbon Science and technology have transformed our lives in…
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti: Feminist Pioneer and Nigerian Independence Icon
A Childhood Marked by Education and Rebellion Born on October 25, 1900, in Ogun State, Nigeria, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti embodied a generation of African women who…
Connie Ferguson: The Queen of South African Cinema
Connie Ferguson, born Constance Masilo on June 10, 1970, is a Motswana-born South African actress, filmmaker, producer, and businesswoman. She is best known for her…
Djaïli Amadou Amal: A Woman of Courage, A Pen to Break the Silences
Djaïli Amadou Amal is a Cameroonian writer and feminist activist born in 1975 in Maroua. Her work, imbued with her lived experiences and commitment, explores…
Mawa McQueen: A Celebration of Afro-Fusion Cuisine and Boundless Ambition
A Successful Culinary EntrepreneurMawa McQueen is an Ivorian-born chef, restaurateur, and entrepreneur who has conquered the culinary world of Aspen, Colorado, with her award-winning restaurants…
The First Female President of Tanzania: The Story of Samia Suluhu
Samia Suluhu, born on January 27, 1960, in Zanzibar, became the first female president of Tanzania on March 19, 2021. Her remarkable journey led her…
Brigitte Houssou: A Woman of Influence Promoting African Cuisine
Who is Brigitte Houssou? Born in 1980, Brigitte Houssou is a successful Beninese entrepreneur who has revolutionized the Parisian culinary scene with her upscale African…
Fatou Diome: A Powerful Pen for Africa and its Diaspora!
Born in Senegal in 1968, Fatou Diome is a French-Senegalese writer whose powerful pen explores the themes of immigration, identity, and the complex relationship between…
Mo Abudu: The Nigerian Entertainment Queen Putting Africa on the World Map
Mo Abudu, born Mosunmola Abudu, is much more than just a businesswoman. She is a Nigerian media mogul, a recognized philanthropist, and a former human…
Sahle-Work Zewde: Ethiopia’s first woman president, A Leader and Pioneer for Africa
First female president of Ethiopia and only female head of state in Africa in 2018, Sahle-Work Zewde is a seasoned diplomat who has dedicated her…