Business Elites Africa - Issue 115, May 2021

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Women entrepreneurs around the world are pushing the lines of gender barriers and shattering all traditional limitations.

The pursuit of equal opportunity has been a driver for women entrepreneurs; and the quest to level the playing field has not been an easy task.

Our inherent and subconscious beliefs affect our worldview and actions, leaving us with the age-long notion that men are born leaders. And with us, that’s where it stops.

Many women have taken it on themselves to redefine this “men are super-being” narrative. As Ayn Rand rightly puts it, “the
question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me”.

In this edition of Business Elites Africa, we present voices of “Top 30 African Women Executives & Influencers’’. These women
have shown resolve to aspire, achieve and attain greatness against all odds.

Noteworthy are stories of some of: Linda Ikeji- unstoppable billionaire blogger- a “woman of steel” at heart; Dr. Ngozi OkonjoIweala-a Nigeran-American economist and international development expert; Magda Wierzycka – the CEO of Sygnia and
South Africa’s richest woman; Tabitha Karanja - unconventional entrepreneur who continues to make an indelible mark
in a male and multinational dominated industry.

Others are Joyce Ojemudia of African Alliance, a force to reckon with in the Nigerian insurance industry; Adesimbo Ukiri of Avon Healthcare Limited, Charlette N’ Guessan, Salwa Idrissi Akhanouch, known as the “queen of franchises and luxury business”; and Chimamanda Adichie- Award winning novelist, to mention a few.

We’ve also garnished this edition with incisive and actionable articles for your reading pleasure.

Business Elites Africa Magazine Description:

Business Elites Africa educates, empowers and inspires entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders throughout the continent of Africa. Delivers impactful, business-related articles that are:

Actionable. Timely. Instructive. Relevant.