by Women of Will | Oct 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
Rita Nasirumbi has made history as Uganda Airlines’ first female captain, marking a significant milestone for the national carrier and women in aviation. Her promotion was announced on October 13, 2026, after she earned the fourth stripe associated with the rank of...
by Women of Will | Oct 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
In a remarkable career milestone, Kenyan lawyer and technology policy expert Pressy Akinyi has been appointed Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy for East Africa at Apple, one of the world’s leading technology companies. In her new role, she will operate...
by Women of Will | May 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim is a powerful example of how local leadership can shape global change. From her beginnings as a member of the Mbororo pastoralist community in Chad, she turned personal experience of climate vulnerability and social exclusion into a lifelong...
by Women of Will | May 21, 2026 | #ShEO, Uncategorized, WOW Woman of the Week
This week, we celebrate Amara Uyanna, a woman whose story embodies resilience, innovation, and purposeful leadership. Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, Amara’s journey began with dreams of leading in the oil and energy sector. However, a life-changing experience...
by Women of Will | May 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
This week, we celebrate three inspiring young Black women from Atlanta who are breaking barriers, redefining inclusion, and transforming the beauty industry on their own terms. Aaliyah Alicia Thompson and twin sisters Anajiah Byrd and Aniah Byrd are autistic...
by Women of Will | Dec 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Olufunke Opeke stands as one of Africa’s most influential women in technology—a visionary whose work has fundamentally reshaped Nigeria’s digital landscape. As the Founder and CEO of MainOne (now part of Equinix), Opeke is widely credited with pioneering the country’s...
