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)
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
- Published in Woman of Steel (Female Trailblazer Award)
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
- Published in Woman of Steel (Female Trailblazer Award)
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
- Published in Woman of Steel (Female Trailblazer Award)
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
- Published in Woman of Steel (Female Trailblazer Award)
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
- Published in Woman of Steel (Female Trailblazer Award)
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
- Published in Woman of Steel (Female Trailblazer Award)
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
- Published in Woman of Steel (Female Trailblazer Award)
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
- Published in Woman of Steel (Female Trailblazer Award)
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
- Published in Woman of Steel (Female Trailblazer Award)
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
- Published in Woman of Steel (Female Trailblazer Award)
Dupe Olusola – Nominated for Woman of Steel (Female Trailblazer) Award at the MOI Awards 2025
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Dupe Olusola is a dynamic business leader and the Managing Director/CEO of Transcorp Hotels Plc, one of Nigeria’s foremost hospitality companies. Appointed in 2020, she has steered the brand through unprecedented challenges, including the global pandemic, and positioned it for sustainable growth in an evolving market. Her appointment marked her as one of the few
- Published in Woman of Steel (Female Trailblazer Award)
MoAbudu – Nominated for Woman of Steel (Female Trailblazer) Award at the MOI Awards 2025
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Mo Abudu is a media mogul and cultural icon whose work has redefined storytelling in Africa and projected Nigerian creativity to the world. As the founder and CEO of EbonyLife Media, she has built one of the continent’s most influential film and television companies, producing globally acclaimed projects that showcase African narratives with authenticity and
- Published in Woman of Steel (Female Trailblazer Award)
Adaora Umeoji – Nominated for Woman of Steel (Female Trailblazer) Award at the MOI Awards 2025
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Adaora Umeoji is a banking pioneer and the first female Group Managing Director/CEO of Zenith Bank Plc, appointed in 2024 after more than 25 years of service in the financial sector. Her rise to the top of one of Africa’s largest banks is a defining moment in Nigeria’s corporate history, breaking barriers and setting a
- Published in Woman of Steel (Female Trailblazer Award)