The Stories

Aiming to replicate the phenomenal success of her global footwear brand and promotion of artisanal traditions, this female founder is branching into a new industry celebrating the art of Ethiopian coffee roasting.

This under-30 entrepreneur left her adoptive country to return to Ethiopia and start a new business built on Ethiopian quality and craftsmanship.

This young social entrepreneur has set her sights on making books available to everyone in her native Rwanda.

This young South African than just a writer, film director and producer. She is an entrepreneur.

A single mother of four driven by the need to ensure the welfare of her family has created a booming poultry business and a legacy for her children to continue.

This Congolese banker not only created a division at her bank especially for women entrepreneurs, but became one herself.

What started as selling clothes from the boot of a car has today expanded to one of Zambia’s best-known local brands with investments in a diverse range of businesses.

Starting with liquid soap, this Tanzanian entrepreneur launched a consumer goods business that aims to create jobs while empowering women and girls.

This young chef and founder of The Lazy Makoti is on a mission to put traditional South African food on the global map.

Using funds she earned by selling Italian accessories, Nigerian entrepreneur Latifat Balogun launched Lagos’ first gelato brand that today operates in nine locations nationwide.

From making clothes for her own children and grandchildren to launching her own label, this South African designer shares insights into her small but growing venture.

Leaving Canada and all her possessions behind, this DRC native returned home with her young son to integrate natural resources from the Congo into her growing hair and skincare line.