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Zain Verjee is a media entrepreneur, communications strategist, and former CNN anchor with a career spanning global journalism, digital media, and strategic advisory. As Founder and CEO of theZVG, a boutique media firm, she specialises in developing innovative communication products for emerging markets. Key Achievements Executive Producer for major global events, including Unstoppable Africa (Global […]
Yana Galang is a farmer, community leader, and the courageous spokesperson for the parents of the missing Chibok schoolgirls, who were abducted by Boko Haram in April 2014. Key Achievements Spokesperson for the parents of the missing Chibok girls, a symbol of resilience and hope, leading grassroots movements that support education and the rights of
Uchechi Rochas is a humanitarian, international relations specialist, and entrepreneur dedicated to education and community empowerment. As CEO of UR Café, Walsh Blanc, and Urella Properties, she combines business acumen with purpose-driven initiatives to create lasting impact. Key Achievements CEO of UR Café, Walsh Blanc, and Urella Properties and Director General of Rochas Foundation Inc.
Tola Sunmonu-Balogun is an Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company, specializing in public health with a focus on Women’s health. She leads McKinsey’s healthcare work in Nigeria, where she works with a range of clients across public and private sector to developed and implemented innovative service delivery models aimed at improving access to primary health,
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Teju Abimbola has over 20 years of experience in advisory and financing across emerging markets, with a track record of delivering measurable social and development impact at scale. She has spent 14 years at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank Group’s private sector arm, where she has held progressively senior roles spanning business
Sophia Momodu is a fashion & beauty consultant, brand influencer, and humanitarian. She is the CEO & Creative Director of The Sophia Momodu brand (TSM).In an exciting new chapter, Sophia makes her debut in reality television by joining the cast of The Real Housewives of Lagos for its highly anticipated third season. Known for her
Sarah Boulos, Chairperson of the Society for the Performing Arts in Nigeria (SPAN), is a cultural luminary who has profoundly shaped Nigeria’s artistic landscape. Born in 1970, her multicultural upbringing in Burkina Faso, France, and Lebanon, followed by studies in Biology in the United States, instilled in her a global perspective and a passion for
Rolake Akinkugbe-Filani is an award-winning energy and finance executive, business anchor, and board director, renowned for mobilising over $8 billion in investments across energy, climate, and infrastructure projects. With over 17 years of experience, she specialises in helping companies scale, raise funding, and expand into high-growth African markets. Key Achievements Mobilised over $8 billion in
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Pamela I. Emmanuel is a global leader in international development, women’s economic empowerment, and Kingdom advocacy. Her career spans finance, fashion, entrepreneurship, and ministry, reflecting her commitment to economic and spiritual transformation. Key Achievements Founder of Daughters of Nonyelum, a luxury couture brand featured in VOGUE, Harper’s Bazaar, and Vanity Fair, dressing A-list celebrities and
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Onyeka Michael-Ugwu is a globally recognised medical aesthetician and entrepreneur revolutionising the beauty and wellness industry through her brand, Hello Perfect Aesthetic and Laser Clinic. With clinics in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt, Hello Perfect is known for cutting-edge aesthetic treatments that empower and transform lives. Key Achievements Award-Winning Leader: Recipient of the Woman of
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