Avance Media, Africa’s top PR and rating firm, has unveiled the 2024 edition of the 100 Most Influential African Women. This annual list honors women who are breaking barriers and driving transformation across their fields. From politics to entertainment, these women are leading the charge toward change.
South Africa
- Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa, CEO, Naspers South Africa
- Tshepiso Malatjie, Chief People Officer, MultiChoice Group
- Stephanie Busari, Senior Editor, Africa, CNN
Nigeria
- Adefunke Adeyemi, Secretary General, African Civil Aviation Commission
- Funke Akindele, Actress
- Kehinde Bankole, Actress
- Bimbo Ademoye, Actress
Kenya
- Faith Odhiambo, President, Law Society of Kenya
- Edith Kimani, Journalist, DW TV
- Caroline Wanga, CEO, Essence
Ghana
- Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, Vice President, Republic of Ghana
- Anita Erskine, Executive Director, Erskine Global Communications
Morocco
- Nadia Fettah Alaoui, Minister of Economy and Finance, Morocco
- Nezha Hayat, CEO, Moroccan Capital Market Authority
Tanzania
- Samia Suluhu Hassan, President, United Republic of Tanzania
Uganda
- Jessica Rose Epel Alupo, Vice President, Republic of Uganda
- Jennifer Zabasajja, Correspondent, Bloomberg Africa
Angola
- Esperança da Costa, Vice President, Angola
Zambia
- Mutale Nalumango, Vice President, Republic of Zambia
Namibia
- Ndemupelila Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President-elect, Namibia
Benin
- Mariam Chabi Talata, Vice President, Republic of Benin
Botswana
- Bogolo Kenewendo, Minister of Minerals and Energy, Botswana
Senegal
- Bineta Diop, Special Envoy on Women Peace and Security, African Union
- Coumba Dieng Sow, Resident Coordinator in Togo, United Nations
South Sudan
- Rebecca Nyandeng De Mabior, Vice President, South Sudan
Côte d’Ivoire
- Nkiru Balonwu, CEO, Africa Soft Power
- Soraia Ramos, Musician
United Nations
- Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General, United Nations
- Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, Deputy Executive Director, UNEP
- Sanda Ojiambo, Executive Director, United Nations Global Compact
- Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director, UNAIDS
African Union
- Ahunna Eziakonwa, Regional Director for Africa, UNDP
- Amani Abou-Zeid, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, African Union
- Bineta Diop, Special Envoy on Women Peace and Security, African Union
- Chido Cleopatra Mpemba, Youth Envoy, African Union
- Graça Machel, Founder, Graça Machel Trust
World Trade Organization
- Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General, World Trade Organization
Private Sector
- Boitumelo Mosako, CEO, Development Bank of Southern Africa
- Delphine Traoré Maidou, CEO, Allianz Africa
- Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President, Afreximbank
- Rachel Wanyoike, Managing Director, Solidaridad East and Central Africa
Entertainment and Media
- Angélique Kidjo, Musician
- Tems, Musician
- Tyla, Musician
- Ruth Kadiri, Actress
- Nomalanga Shozi, OAP
- Tobi Ayeni, Content Creator
Other Notable Leaders
- Farida Nabourema, Executive Director, Africa Bitcoin Community
- Damilola Ogunbiyi, Co-Chair, UN-Energy
- Rasha Kelej, CEO, Merck Foundation
- Taaka Awori, CEO, Busara Africa
- Zainab Hawa Bangura, Director-General, United Nations Office at Nairobi
These remarkable women from across Africa are not just leaders; they are creating lasting impact in their communities and beyond. Their stories inspire countless others to strive for greatness. With their achievements, they prove that African women are shaping the future of the continent.
