Month: May 2023

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Onyeka Akumah

African Changemaker

Onyeka Akumah

Onyeka is a Nigerian tech entrepreneur who has demonstrated his commitment to using technology to solve some of Nigeria’s most pressing challenges.

As the founder of Nigeria’s first digital agriculture platform, Farmcrowdy, Onyeka helped to connect small-scale farmers with individuals who want to invest in agriculture.

Today, Onyeka is the CEO of Treepz, a Mobility-as-a-Service platform that provides transportation services to users in Africa. Through Treepz, Onyeka is helping to address transportation challenges in Nigeria’s growing urban centers, by providing efficient, affordable, and reliable transportation options.

His dedication to innovation and entrepreneurship has earned him several awards and recognition, including the 2022 Internet Entrepreneur of the Year Award – Business Insider Africa Awards.

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Dr Lydiah Kemunto Bosire

African Changemaker

Dr Lydiah Kemunto Bosire

Lydiah is a Kenyan social impact investor and the Founder and CEO of 8B Education Investments.

She has dedicated her career to improving educational outcomes in East Africa, and her work has had a profound impact on the lives of countless individuals. Through 8B Education Investments, Dr Bosire provides affordable financing and technical support to schools in East Africa, helping bridge the education gap and create a more equitable society.

8B is on a mission to enable African brilliance to have a global impact by connecting underserved students with world-class universities, affordable financing, and career networks. 8B also provides tools for African students to identify best-fit global universities and level up their applications with career support for job placement.

Dr Bosire holds a Master’s in public health from Harvard University and an MBA from INSEAD. She has also worked as a physician in Kenya’s public health system and as a consultant for McKinsey & Company.

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Anna Ekeledo

African Changemaker

Anna Ekeledo

Anna is an African tech leader passionate about leveraging technology for social impact to create social and economic opportunities for all!

She is the Executive Director of AfriLabs, a network organization that supports 400 innovation centres across 52 African countries. Under Anna’s leadership, AfriLabs has become a leading voice for the African tech ecosystem, promoting innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurship across the continent.

Anna is also a member of the Advisory Council for the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers Community and a member of the Global Future Council on Platforms and Systems at the World Economic Forum. Anna’s dedication to empowering African innovators has earned her global recognition, including being named one of Choiseul Africa’s 2020 laureates by the Institute Choiseul.

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Samuel Eze

African Changemaker

Samuel Eze

Samuel Eze is a Nigerian entrepreneur, software engineer, and innovator leveraging technology to solve real-world problems and improve the lives of Africans.

He is the Co-Founder and CEO of OurPass (Techstars ’21) – a one-click checkout platform for African digital
commerce. With OurPass, he has created a game-changing solution that makes online shopping faster, easier, and more secure for millions of people across the continent.

Launched in 2021, OurPass is on a mission to revolutionize online businesses by eliminating the issue of abandoned carts and driving sales with our innovative one-click checkout mobile app. Samuel’s commitment to innovation and excellence has earned him recognition and acclaim from the tech community and beyond.

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Toyin F Sanni

African Changemaker

Toyin F Sanni

Toyin F. Sanni is a true force of nature in the African business world, having demonstrated remarkable leadership, innovation, and resilience in driving growth and transforming the financial landscape in Africa.

With over three decades of experience in the legal and financial sectors, Toyin has played vital roles in several notable transactions and deals in Nigeria’s capital markets.

She is the Founder and Executive Vice Chair of Emerging Africa Group, a leading provider of financial services aimed at facilitating the investment process for and with African entities and individuals.

Her expertise and visionary leadership have helped position Emerging Africa Capital Group as a leading African investment banking group with operations in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya.

Toyin is also a passionate advocate for education and women’s empowerment and has dedicated much of her career to championing these causes.

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Steve Tchoumba

African Changemaker

Steve Tchoumba

Steve is an entrepreneur, an ecosystem builder, and a significant player in Cameroon’s tech entrepreneurial ecosystem.

He is the Executive Director of ActivSpaces, a technology innovation hub based in Cameroon that provides a platform for entrepreneurs and innovators to develop, test and launch their ideas. ActivSpaces has incubated and supported several successful startups, including Gifted Mom, a digital health startup that provides maternal and child health information and services to women in rural areas.

Steve has also been involved in various initiatives to promote technology and entrepreneurship in Africa, including mentoring and advising startups and entrepreneurs. He is a Board Member of AfriLabs, a pan-African network of over 225 technology innovation hubs across 47 African countries.

AfriLabs aims to support the growth of African startups, promote innovation and technology entrepreneurship, and facilitate collaboration and knowledge-sharing between tech hubs and stakeholders across the continent.

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Tesi Rusagara

African Changemaker

Tesi Rusagara

Tesi has over a decade of experience in innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development.

She is currently serving as the Managing Director of Kigali Innovation City, a technology and innovation ecosystem being developed in Rwanda to drive economic growth and development in the country and the East African region. The ultimate goal of KIC is to create an innovation-driven economy in Rwanda that provides opportunities for job creation, entrepreneurship, and knowledge transfer.

As the Managing Director of KIC, Tesi is responsible for overseeing the strategy and operations of the innovation ecosystem, which brings together startups, established companies, universities, and research institutions to collaborate, innovate and drive economic growth in Rwanda.

Tesi, who previously served as a Venture Fellow at Mustard Seed Impact, is passionate about leveraging technology and innovation to drive sustainable development in Rwanda and beyond.

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Acha Leke

African Changemaker

Acha Leke

Acha Leke is a Cameroonian businessman and consultant currently serving as the Chairman of Africa for McKinsey & Company, a global management consulting firm.

In this role, he leads the firm’s work across Africa, business building, turnarounds, and economic development for key governments, public institutions, and major companies across Africa.

Outside of McKinsey, Leke co-founded the African Leadership Network, a network of African leaders who aspire to bring prosperity to the continent.

He is also the co-founder of the African Leadership Academy, a coeducational boarding school that aims to develop the next generation of African leaders.

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Jess Anuna

African Changemaker

Jess Anuna

Jess is a Nigerian entrepreneur revolutionizing the future of e-commerce in Africa.

She is the Founder and CEO of Klasha, a technology company building cross-border technology solutions allowing Africans to access global goods and services.

Founded in 2018, Klasha provides a platform that enables African consumers to shop online from global retailers and pay in their local currency using their preferred payment method. Under Jess’ leadership, Klasha has grown rapidly and has become a leading cross-border ecommerce platform in Africa.

Her achievements serve as an inspiration to young people in Africa and around the world who aspire to make a difference through entrepreneurship.

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