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5 Inspiring African women doing big things in the world

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

She made history in 2021 when she became the first woman and the first African to hold the position of head of The World Trade Organization (WTO). Dr Ngozi once held the position of Minister of Finance in Nigeria before heading WTO.

Her achievements portray how far African women can go when they are determined, hardworking and supported.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a Nigerian writer, storyteller and TEDx speaker. Her stories have attracted many readers to African literature. She has won multiple awards for her writing and won the hearts of many with her intelligence when it comes to feminism, politics, culture and identity. She has the gift of explaining gender inequality so well that it easily resonates with people.

Her recognition and collaboration with prestigious brands make her an inspiration to many African girls and women.

Related: Inspiring quotes from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Angélique Kidjo

She's a four-time Grammy award winner from Benin, a songwriter and an activist. She's known for her unique voice and the African culture she displays in her songs outfits and hairdo.

Her consistent way of representing Africa with her melanin skin and representing her culture is inspiring. She has received international recognition for her art including Grammy awards.

Mo Abudu

Media mogul and philanthropist is what she's known for. She has been described as "Africa's most successful woman" by Forbes and rated as one of the "25 Most Powerful Women in Global Television" by The Hollywood Reporter. She created, produced and presented her talk show Moments with Mo and created EbonyLife in 2006, a network airing across Africa, the UK and the Caribbean.

Her work in the media is inspiring. It shows that African women can achieve amazing things.

Tererai Trent

She went from being a child bride in a village in Zimbabwe to become a PhD holder and Oprah's all-time favourite guest. Her story shows that a better life starts with a dream and is realized with persistent work and belief in our abilities to overcome every obstacle.

Her parents, husband, motherhood and poverty didn't stop her from dreaming and attempting to fulfil that dream. Now she helps other girls to have access to opportunities she didn't have while growing up.

Know more about her story by clicking here.

I hope the stories of these women make you feel that African women can break taboos and boundaries and become anything they set their minds to. It also tells us that we should never be ashamed of being African and use it to our advantage Mo Abudu was born in London but she became successful in Nigeria and on the African continent. She identifies herself with her origin.

I wish that you become so successful in what you do and be an inspiration to other women and girls out there.