An Ode to the Women Who Make Us Proud: Honouring 15 African Female Trailblazers This Africa Day
This Africa Day, we celebrate fifteen phenomenal African women whose achievements in 2025 have shaped industries, broken glass ceilings, and inspired a generation. From politics and economics to film, literature, music, and culinary arts, these women have made Africa proud.
Their stories are not just worth telling — they are worth celebrating. This is our ode to their courage, brilliance, resilience, and undeniable power. They make us proud. They remind us that Africa’s future is indeed female.
Racheal Ajibade, Founder and CEO of Hospitals Connect Limited. Racheal, a trailblazing healthcare entrepreneur, shares her inspiring journey of transitioning from public administration to healthcare.
Glory Ama is the founder of Amari, a hair care brand based in Lagos Nigeria. In this feature, she talked to us about her ambitions to take her brand global.
Hadrat Abolade is a 27-year-old natural beauty enthusiast on a mission to tell the African beauty story. In 2021, she gave birth to Amila Naturals , a beauty line that is more than just a brand for her. She describes “Amila” as an opportunity to communicate the fascinating history of African beauty rituals.
Boluwatife Adeife is a fragrance expert and a business development professional. Her journey into entrepreneurship began with a deep passion for innovation and a desire to make a positive impact in her community.