Dr Moji Davids- Nominated for Woman of Steel Award at the MOI Awards
Friday, 24 October 2025
Dr Moji Davids is a Nigerian agripreneur, accountant-turned-farmer and managing director of XtraLarge Farms & Resorts, based in Ota, Ogun State. She brings more than fifteen years of experience to sustainable agriculture, advocating that how one eats can help fight diseases and infections, a theme she actively promotes through her leadership at the farm. A
- Published in Woman of Steel (Female Trailblazer Award)
Deola Art Alade – Nominated for Woman of Steel Award at the MOI Awards
Friday, 24 October 2025
Deola Art Alade is a prominent Nigerian entrepreneur, event producer and cultural strategist whose work is helping to shape the future of Africa’s creative economy. As co-founder and CEO of Livespot360 (with her husband, Darey Art Alade), she has built a platform that spans live experiences, branded content, talent development and digital production, ushering in
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Sade Balogun – Nominated for Woman of Steel Award at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 22 October 2025
Folasade “Sade” Balogun is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Redbrick Homes International Ltd and Amen City Ltd, the developer of the landmark residential scheme Amen Estate near Eleko-Lekki, Lagos. With over 23 years in Nigeria’s real-estate sector, Balogun has been credited with helping transform what was once considered fringe land into a premium
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Kemi Adeosun – Nominated for Woman of Steel Award (Female Trailblazer) at the MOI Awards
Monday, 15 September 2025
Kemi Adeosun is a British-Nigerian chartered accountant and reform-minded public finance leader. She served as Nigeria’s Minister of Finance (2015–2018) after a successful tenure as Ogun State’s Commissioner for Finance (2011–2015), where she helped strengthen budgeting, cash management, and revenue administration. In Abuja, she championed tighter public-finance controls, broadened the tax base, and supported systems
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Fifi Ejindu: Nominated for Woman of Steel (Female Trailblazer Award) at the MOI Awards 2025
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
Princess Fifi Ekanem Ejindu is an accomplished Nigerian architect, entrepreneur, and philanthropist whose career bridges architecture, business, and cultural promotion. She is celebrated as the first Black African woman to earn a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York, later obtaining a Master’s degree in Urban Planning. Returning to Nigeria,
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Ndidi Okonkwo- Nominated for Woman of Steel (Female Trailblazer) Award at the MOI Awards 2025
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli is an accomplished Nigerian social entrepreneur, author, and development expert whose career has been defined by a commitment to leadership, innovation, and impact across Africa. She began her professional journey with McKinsey & Company, where she gained international consulting experience before returning to Nigeria to take up the role of Executive Director
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Betty Irabor – Nominated for Woman of Steel (Female Trailblazer) Award at the MOI Awards 2025
Wednesday, 20 August 2025
Betty Irabor is a celebrated Nigerian publisher, author, and philanthropist whose influence has shaped media, wellness, and women’s empowerment in Nigeria. She is the founder of Genevieve Magazine, a lifestyle publication that redefined storytelling by amplifying women’s voices and setting new standards in fashion, beauty, and culture. Beyond publishing, Irabor has become one of the
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Tara Fela- Durotoye – Nominated for Woman of Steel (Female Trailblazer) Award at the MOI Awards 2025
Wednesday, 20 August 2025
Tara Fela-Durotoye is a trailblazing Nigerian entrepreneur, beauty industry pioneer, and mentor whose work has redefined the face of makeup and cosmetics in Africa. She is the founder and CEO of House of Tara International, a leading beauty brand with a network of makeup studios, academies, and over 20 stores across Nigeria. Her entrepreneurial journey
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Florence Ita Giwa – Nominated for Woman of Steel (Female Trailblazer) Award at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 20 August 2025
Florence Ita-Giwa is a distinguished Nigerian politician, businesswoman, and humanitarian whose influence has spanned politics, social advocacy, and philanthropy. Fondly known as “Mama Bakassi,” she has been one of the most vocal advocates for the rights and welfare of displaced Bakassi people following the ceding of the Bakassi Peninsula to Cameroon. Her political career is
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Adenike Ogunlesi – Nominated for Woman of Steel (Female Trailblazer) Award at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 20 August 2025
Adenike Ogunlesi is one of Nigeria’s most respected fashion entrepreneurs and the visionary behind Ruff ‘n’ Tumble, the country’s leading children’s clothing brand. From humble beginnings, selling clothes from the boot of her car, she built a business that has grown into a trusted household name with multiple outlets across Nigeria. Her story is one
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Daisy Danjuma – Nominated for Woman of Steel (Female Trailblazer) Award at the MOI Awards 2025
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Daisy Danjuma is a lawyer, politician, and business leader whose career reflects resilience and dedication to public service. A former Senator representing Edo South, she served as the Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Women Affairs and Youth Development, where she championed policies to advance gender equality and youth empowerment. Beyond politics, she has built
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie – Nominated for Woman of Steel (Female TrailBlazer) at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is one of Africa’s most celebrated literary voices, renowned for her powerful storytelling and fearless advocacy for gender equality. Her novels, including Half of a Yellow Sun and Americanah, have earned global acclaim, cementing her place as a defining writer of her generation. Adichie’s influence extends far beyond literature. Her TED Talk
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Okonjo Iweala -Nominated for Woman of Steel (Female Trailblazer) Award at the MOI Awards 2025
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is a globally respected economist, reformer, and the first woman and first African to serve as Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Her groundbreaking appointment in 2021 cemented her status as one of the most influential voices in global economic policy and trade. Before leading the WTO, she twice served as
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Alakija Folorunsho – Nominated for Woman of Steel (Female Trailblazer) Award at the MOI Awards 2025
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Folorunsho Alakija is one of Africa’s most powerful businesswomen, celebrated for her success in oil, fashion, and philanthropy. Rising from modest beginnings, she built a career in fashion before making a groundbreaking entry into Nigeria’s oil industry, where she became the vice-chair of Famfa Oil Limited, a company with one of the most lucrative oil
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Awele Vivian Elumelu – Nominated for Woman of Steel (Female Trailblazer) Award at the MOI Awards 2025
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Dr. Awele Vivian Elumelu is a medical doctor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist whose influence bridges the worlds of healthcare, business, and social impact. As the Chairperson of Avon Healthcare Limited and Trustee of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, she has committed her career to advancing healthcare access while empowering the next generation of African leaders. Her journey
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Nana Otedola – Nominated for Woman of Steel (Female Trailblazer) Award at the MOI Awards 2025
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Nana Otedola is a respected entrepreneur, philanthropist, and businesswoman who has built her name on grace, discipline, and service. As the wife of billionaire investor Femi Otedola, she has often been seen as a quiet force behind the scenes, but her own work as a humanitarian and business leader sets her apart as a figure
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Ibukun Awosika – Nominated for Woman of Steel (Female Trailblazer) Award at the MOI Awards 2025
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Ibukun Awosika is a trailblazing entrepreneur, author, and leader whose impact resonates across business, education, and governance. She made history as the first female Chair of First Bank of Nigeria, breaking a 126-year-old barrier in one of the nation’s oldest financial institutions. With her bold leadership and vision, Awosika became a symbol of possibility for
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Unyime-Ivy King – Nominated for Woman of Steel (Female Trailblazer) Award at the MOI Awards 2025
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Unyime-Ivy King is a celebrated author, media consultant, and advocate for gender equity whose work spans literature, education, and social impact. Known for her powerful storytelling, she has authored books that challenge cultural stereotypes, promote positive values, and inspire women and young people to rise above limitations. Through her writings and media engagements, King has
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Miriam Olusanya – Nominated for Woman of Steel (Female Trailblazer) Award at the MOI Awards 2025
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Miriam Olusanya is a distinguished banker and the first female Managing Director of Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), one of Africa’s most respected financial institutions. Her appointment in 2021 was historic, marking a significant step forward for gender inclusion in Nigeria’s banking sector. With over two decades at GTCO, Olusanya rose through the ranks by
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Funke Opeke -Nominated for Woman of Steel (Female Trailblazer) Award at the MOI Awards 2025
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Funke Opeke is a pioneering engineer and the founder/CEO of MainOne, West Africa’s leading connectivity and data center solutions provider. After years of working in the United States, she returned to Nigeria with a bold vision: to bridge the region’s digital infrastructure gap. That vision became reality in 2010 when MainOne launched its undersea fiber
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