African Changemakers

In the realm of African finance and trade, few names carry the weight and influence of Kanayo.

In the fast-paced world of logistics and transportation, innovative minds are constantly reshaping the industry’s landscape.

Islam is a fintech leader and a driving force behind the advancements in digital payments and financial technology in Africa.

Akintola Adesanmi is the Co-Founder and CEO of Spleet, a proptech startup dedicated to revolutionizing housing solutions in Nigeria and beyond.

Patricia Obo-Nai, the Chief Executive Officer of Vodafone Ghana, stands at the forefront of Ghana’s digital revolution.

Alistair Mokoena is a respected leader in the advertising and marketing industry who is passionate about using technology to solve social and economic challenges.

Mustafa Abd Ellatif is an Egyptian entrepreneur passionate about empowering the youth with the needed skills for the labour market.

Seynabou Dieng is a remarkable social entrepreneur who has dedicated her efforts to positively impacting agricultural value chains.

Wale Ayeni is a champion of Africa’s startup ecosystem and an advocate for venture capital and investment on the continent.

Juliana is a Kenyan technologist, social entrepreneur, and influential figure in technology and innovation.

Makole is an accomplished executive and fund manager making remarkable strides in South Africa’s energy industry.

Irene is a Nigerian entrepreneur and passionate advocate for women’s economic empowerment in Africa.

Muhammad is an accomplished Egyptian entrepreneur and innovator in the education sector.

Dr. Pamela Ajayi is a remarkable Nigerian physician, environmentalist, and entrepreneur who has made significant contributions to the healthcare industry and sustainable development in Nigeria.

Zandile is an award-winning social entrepreneur who dreams of empowering 10 million women and girls with tech and coding skills by 2030.

Sam is a Kenyan entrepreneur and angel investor working to contribute to the African startup ecosystem.

Charlot is a Kenyan social entrepreneur, clean cooking champion, and climate activist.

Farah is an Egyptian entrepreneur passionate about solving the inefficiencies in the agricultural value chain.

Kakebo is a Ugandan entrepreneur and environmental activist championing the transition from using firewood to using eco-friendly briquettes in Africa.

Adeola is a Nigerian tech entrepreneur passionate about improving healthcare access in Africa.

Marzban is an Egyptian venture capitalist passionate about supporting entrepreneurship and innovation in the MENA region.

Agnes is a trailblazing technology leader, currently serving as Google’s Country Director in Eastern Africa.

Ahmed is an Egyptian fintech entrepreneur passionate about improving financial inclusion and empowering communities through technology.

Agnes Kalibata is a Rwandan agricultural scientist, a policymaker and a champion for sustainable agricultural development in Africa.

Mixo Ngoveni is a visionary entrepreneur who has dedicated his career to promoting digital innovation and entrepreneurship in South Africa.

Amel is a Tunisian tech entrepreneur, ecosystem builder, and digital transformation expert.

Olugbenga Olubanjo is a Nigerian entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Reeddi, a renewable energy startup. He is known for his work in the clean energy sector, and his efforts to address the energy challenges many African countries face.

Mara is a Zambian social entrepreneur and ecosystem builder passionate about empowering the next generation by ensuring access to quality education, skills training, and mentorship opportunities.

Bethlehem is an Ethiopian entrepreneur, founder, and Executive Director of soleRebels – one of Africa’s fastest-growing #footwear companies.

Aboyeji is a serial entrepreneur with a dream to unlock Africa’s potential through #technology.

Irene is an accomplished Tanzanian tech entrepreneur and women and youth empowerment proponent.

Born and raised in Benin, Dare is passionate about making life better for Africa and Africans through technology.

Kemisola is the Founder of Nextwear Technologies, the first wearable technology startup in Nigeria pioneering the designing and development of devices that enhance healthier living and personal security.

Bosun is a Nigerian entrepreneur passionate about Africa’s vibrant and growing tech ecosystem.

Born in Ghana, Roberta is an award-winning businesswoman, a global impact investor, a philanthropist, and a mentor.

Addis is the founder and chairman of Kazana Group, a holding company with a mission to promote economic prosperity in Africa by supporting companies making impactful changes and solving critical problems in the lives of communities around them.

Fatoumata is a Senegalese tech entrepreneur driving change in Africa’s venture capital space.

Fred is a Ghanaian leadership development expert and serial entrepreneur on a mission to bring better leadership to Africa and the world.

Born in Yaoundé, Arielle is passionate about technology and strongly believes in the power of education.

Born in Sierra Leone, Cordel is an active angel investor investing in Africa-focused technology startups.

Polo is a highly accomplished and experienced entrepreneur and private equity investor on a mission to bridge the gender financing gap in Africa.

Benjamin is a Tanzanian technology entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of NALA Africa’s first mobile money application that allows users to make transactions without an internet connection.

Monica is a lawyer turned entrepreneur with a vision to provide affordable nutrition to the southern African market.

Born and raised in Nigeria, Tayo left the West African country as a teenager before returning after his studies abroad.

Navalayo is a social entrepreneur, lawyer, and accountant who dreams of building a global brand from Africa.

Nelson is a passionate and accomplished marketing professional who has gained a global reputation for building global brands over the years in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Born in #Botswana, Rapelang is a serial tech entrepreneur, digital thought leader, and speaker.

Tomi is a Nigerian British investor, speaker, author, entrepreneur, philanthropist and advisor to technology companies.

Born in #Ghana, Ethel is an award-winning entrepreneur, IT professional, and consultant for IT projects.

Amir is an Egyptian health-tech industry veteran behind one of Africa’s leading health booking platforms.

Rebecca is a leading global provider of enterprise application solutions, a tech entrepreneur, a mentor, and an advisor to several technology startups.

Tony Elumelu is a Nigerian entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist passionate about Africa’s economic development.

Nneile is a South African mechanical engineer and social entrepreneur with a vision to transform Africa through technology.

Ken is a Kenyan tech entrepreneur, scale-up coach, and digital evangelist.

Cina is currently serving as Togo’s Minister of Posts, Digital Economy and Technological Innovation.

Mankou is widely recognized for his contribution to the development of Africa through smart innovations.

Eunice is a Cameroonian American serial tech entrepreneur and investor with a mission of funding Africa’s future.

Razaq is a Nigerian tech entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Cowrywise.

Adesuwa is an entrepreneur, investor, and women’s empowerment advocate.

Henri is a Rwandese social entrepreneur, speaker, author, mentor, and Pan-Africanist.

Berita, as she is fondly known, is a Zimbabwean-born singer, songwriter, and music producer.

Tesh is an African serial technology entrepreneur who lives to blend commerce and technology.

Rachel is a Malawian technology expert, computer scientist, social entrepreneur, and innovator.

Peter is an accomplished business leader with over 20 years of experience across sub-Saharan Africa with a mission to revolutionize the efficiency of Africa’s food industry.

Miishe is a Ghanaian entrepreneur pioneering her path in Africa’s logistics industry.

Jason is a British-Nigerian serial entrepreneur, African film magnate, and start-up investor in Africa’s emerging tech ecosystem.

Kevine is a Rwandan social entrepreneur passionate about the circular economy, waste management, and sustainable fashion.

Rajabu is a Tanzanian tech innovator active in youth initiatives in areas of innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship.

Maya is a Nigerian-American venture capital investor and entrepreneur committed to ensuring brilliant people, wherever they are located, have access to the resources they need to build wildly scalable businesses.

Alain is an Ivorian entrepreneur, innovator, and the brain behind the recently launched Open G smartphones in Cote d’Ivoire.

Aya is an Egyptian software engineer and entrepreneur who aims to bridge the gap between top tech talents and hiring companies.

Flavien is a Cameroonian agricultural engineer and entrepreneur passionate about agriculture and committed to the development of Africa.

Regina is a Ghanaian social entrepreneur and software developer harnessing the power of technology to promote social change in West Africa.

Samuel is a Nigerian disruptive digital innovator, a startup tech wizard, a serial entrepreneur, and an international keynote speaker.

Gregory is a Ghanaian tech entrepreneur who dreams of increasing the availability and access to high-quality medicine in Africa.

Tomi is a Nigerian tech entrepreneur with a mission to drive financial inclusion in Africa.

Bright is a Ghanaian social innovator, entrepreneur, writer, and social and political commentator.

Adegoke Olubusi is a Nigerian-American entrepreneur and investor.

Angela is a Ghanaian business leader and an international corporate expert.

Kola is a Nigerian entrepreneur and investor in Africa’s tech space.

Shamim is a Ugandan innovator, Social Entrepreneur, and the mastermind behind a popular cancer screening app helping thousands of African women detect the disease.

Andrew is a South African computer engineer and tech entrepreneur.

Laureen is a seasoned executive in the African financial services and private equity industries.

Sim is a Nigerian media and technology entrepreneur and a strong advocate for education in Africa.

Catherine is a Ugandan environmental scientist using satellite remote sensing to generate data to formulate policies and programs to protect farmers from the effects of food failure.

Chinedu is a successful serial entrepreneur and an entrepreneurial ecosystem builder. Born in Nigeria, Chinedu has founded several companies over the past two decades.

Winnifred is an award-winning, multi-talented Ghanaian social entrepreneur who strongly advocates for women’s empowerment.

Victor is a serial tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist who has contributed significantly to Africa’s tech ecosystem.

Wawira is a Kenyan social entrepreneur, nutritionist, and philanthropist working to address the inequality in food access and education for Kenyan children.

Nadayar is a Nigerian tech entrepreneur revolutionizing home management in Africa.

Hilda is an award-winning Kenyan innovator and author with a mission to empower African entrepreneurs.

Alain is an Egyptian fintech enthusiast and entrepreneur with a demonstrated history of working in the financial technology industry.

Mareme is a Senegalese venture capitalist helping African founders build fast-growing technology companies to access funding.

Ham is a Ugandan fintech entrepreneur helping design products and deliver services that improve people’s lives — one transaction at a time.

Uju is a Nigerian entrepreneur who aims to break down barriers to pan-African agri-trade.

Ismael is a Moroccan entrepreneur revolutionizing the e-commerce sector in Africa.

Miya is a South African social entrepreneur and the founder of GirlHype, a non-profit organization that aims to empower girls and young women in South Africa through technology education.

Aziz is a Senegalese fintech entrepreneur on a mission to build the next African PayPal by providing daily services, including payment solutions and an artificial intelligence-based personal assistant.

Eloho is a Nigerian entrepreneur, an early-stage investor, and a strong advocate for gender & inclusion in Africa’s venture capital space.

Mamadou is a Senegalese development practitioner widely recognized for his expertise in development finance and strategy.

Nelly is a Kenyan social entrepreneur leveraging the digital economy to lift communities out of poverty.

Philip is an experienced Rwandan entrepreneur and investor with a strong background in business development, investment management, and leadership.

Omar is a leading entrepreneur and one of the most inspiring leaders in the tech industry in Egypt.

Clare has a wealth of experience in the private and public sectors, having worked in various capacities at the World Bank Group and the International Finance Corporation.

Moulaye is an Ivorian entrepreneur who has built an e-commerce platform that empowers thousands of African entrepreneurs to sell and ship their unique products worldwide.

Tokunboh is a Nigerian mentor, entrepreneur and investor who has dedicated her career to driving economic growth and social impact in Africa.

Ahmad is an Egyptian entrepreneur, fintech leader, and champion for financial inclusion in the MENA region.

Radhika is a Kenyan entrepreneur passionate about promoting responsible investing through financial education and making investing more accessible and people-friendly in Africa.

Mbwana is a Tanzanian entrepreneur and investor passionate about fostering African innovation and entrepreneurship.

Ada is a trailblazing Nigerian woman who has made significant contributions to the tech industry as a software developer and the Founder of She Code Africa.

Mahmoud Mohieldin is an Egyptian economist and development expert who has held several high-level positions in international organizations and the Egyptian government.

Faraja Nyalandu is a notable social entrepreneur and philanthropist from Tanzania.

Nelly is a Cameroonian entrepreneur and fintech expert with over a decade of experience in the financial industry.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Nichole is a Nigerian tech entrepreneur who champions female entrepreneurship and empowerment in Africa’s tech ecosystem.

Charlette N’Guessan is an Ivorian software engineer and tech entrepreneur breaking barriers with her innovative AI-powered identity verification solutions.

Najwa El Iraki is a Moroccan-British businesswoman who is a force to be reckoned with.

Samuel is an Ethiopian entrepreneur and impact investor known for his work in Africa’s renewable energy and sustainable development sectors.

Ola is a Nigerian-British medical doctor, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and a true visionary in the world of healthcare.

Stanford is a South African entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and champion for Africa’s tech ecosystem.

Richmond is a Nigerian tech entrepreneur making global investment opportunities more accessible for Africans.

Bruce is a Ugandan tech entrepreneur and investor currently serving as the General Partner of Seedstars Africa Ventures.

Uka Eje is a Nigerian entrepreneur and social impact leader using technology to solve Africa’s agriculture challenges.

Darshan is a prominent Kenyan businessman and entrepreneur widely recognized for his contributions to the growth and development of the African economy.

Catherine is a Kenyan information technology professional and tech leader with a passion for applying technology to create business outcomes or impact lives positively.

Farida Bedwei is a Ghanaian software engineer, tech entrepreneur, and disability rights advocate.

Jeremiah Thoronka is a Sierra Leonean innovator, entrepreneur, and scholar with intimate knowledge of energy, climate change, environment, sustainability, and development.

Lillian is a South African tech enthusiast with extensive knowledge and experience in technology.

Shola is a software engineer and fintech entrepreneur who has played a vital part in revolutionizing online payments in Nigeria.

Ory is a Kenyan activist, lawyer, and a strong advocate for using technology to promote democracy and human rights.

Ifeoluwa Dare-Johnson is a Nigerian health tech entrepreneur paving the way for a healthier and brighter future for all.

Katlego is a South African fintech entrepreneur passionate about creating opportunities for African entrepreneurs.

Strive Masiyiwa is a prominent Zimbabwean businessman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist

He is the Founder of iCog Labs, a renowned AI and Robotics Research and Development Company based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

She is the Co-Founder and CEO of Shuttlers, a transportation technology company based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Attah is a Ghanaian agtech entrepreneur passionate about helping African farmers grow their wealth.

Barbara is a Ugandan entrepreneur and tech leader passionate about promoting gender equality in tech.

Yahya Bouhlel is a young Tunisian computer scientist and tech entrepreneur with a mission to build a sustainable, scalable and affordable educational platform in the Middle East and Africa.

Rosalia is Namibia’s first female Medical Entomologist and an experienced Public Health Researcher.

Ibrahim Sagna is a Senegalese entrepreneur, institutional platform builder, technology enthusiast and prolific private investor.

Gerald is an accomplished Ugandan entrepreneur driving financial inclusion by growing the developing world’s digital financial infrastructure.

Nthabiseng is a true champion of sustainable energy solutions in Africa and has significantly impacted the renewable energy sector.

Esther is a Kenyan leadership development expert passionate about shaping the next generation of African leaders.

Nakhla is a serial entrepreneur and founder of businesses delivering microfinancing to SMEs and individuals.