by Women of Will | Jul 7, 2026 | WoW success stories
Chinyere Inya is making a lasting impact on Africa’s technology and innovation landscape by helping entrepreneurs transform bold ideas into thriving businesses. As a leading startup operator and venture builder, she has dedicated her career to strengthening the...
by Women of Will | Jul 1, 2026 | WOW Woman of the Week
This week’s Woman of the Week is Tokunboh Ishmael, a Nigerian investment leader whose work has transformed the landscape of impact investing and women-focused entrepreneurship across Africa. As the co-founder and Managing Director of Alitheia Capital, Tokunboh...
by Women of Will | Jun 30, 2026 | WOW News
HaloBraid, a beauty technology startup founded by Nigerian engineer and entrepreneur Yinka Ogunbiyi, has raised $7 million in seed funding to accelerate the development of its innovative hair-braiding device designed for professional salons. The funding will be used...
by Women of Will | Jun 24, 2026 | WOW Woman of the Week
At 90 years old, Esther Mahlangu remains a powerful symbol of cultural preservation, creativity, and African excellence. Born in Mpumalanga, South Africa, in 1935, Mahlangu learned the traditional Ndebele art form from her mother and grandmother. What began as a...
by Women of Will | Jun 23, 2026 | WoW success stories
Some people wait for a seat at the table. Others build the table, set every chair, and redefine who gets invited. Omoyemi Akerele belongs firmly in the second category. A trained lawyer who earned degrees from the University of Lagos and the University of Warwick,...
