This award is awarded to founders who have made significant impacts by creating innovative learning materials, establishing educational institutions, or implementing transformative approaches to teaching and learning. Their dedication to innovation, student success, and improving access to quality education positively impacts learners across the continent. Below is a comprehensive list of individuals in this category.
Over 30
Kenya
Wendy Njoroge - Soma Nami Books
Gloria Adhiambo - Pwel Kids
Bernadette Oketch - Showers Education Centre/ Showers salon
Beatrice Malika - Glory Christian Education Centre and Rescue Home
Maureen Mung'ara Memusi - SocialMediawithMoe
Joyce Njuru - Marvel Star Junior Academy
Sarah Kaparo - Sarah Kaparo
Joyce Odanga - Odanga Leadership Academy
Grace Wanene - Drawing Dreams initiative
South Africa
Sifa Vallery Tema - Ibutho Solutions Company
Maseru Madlala - Azibuyemasisweni Skills Centre
Gomolemo Nkosi - Nimble Playful Learning Institute
Fika Mokwana - South Africa Women in Business (SAWIB)
Vumile Msweli - Hesed Consulting
Mokgadi Mahlangu - Mokgadi Mahlangu
Dipuo Lekalakala - Puo Media
Sibonelo Khupe - The Bee-Hill College
Zamangwane Mtshali - Zamangwane Foundation
Marry Thato Chauke - Marry Thato Chauke
Melissa Visser - Mel J Pty Ltd
Azola Mditshwa - LiW Girl’s Hostel
Ghana
Linda Mintah Budu-Diabene - 1. Marble Hill School
Osei kuffour Rosemary - Learning tree foundation
Nana afia Boachie - Bacnof Schools
Florence Karamin - Yipala cosmetics
Adiata Asare - Kavedal Training Institute
Unity Sabina Arthur - Bright Kids International School
Elizabeth Okai - Adepa Nsem Enterprise
Soraya Cofie - Montessori Center Ghana
Lady Diana Obu Adjarnor - Save Our Future Ghana 🇬🇭
Irene Ampomaa Ohene - Skaik Ltd @skaikconsulting
Nagela Leo-Mensah - Nagie’s Angels Educational Centre
Ivy Eyeson - Kingsnorth School
Nigeria
Tinuola Oladeji - Tsmart Concepts
Rita Robert - Finest_Books_Computer
Keturah Oyibo - Kay's Speech Concept
Olayemi Arowolo (Ebire) - The Arowolo Love Foundation
Temitope Sule Akinsemoyin - Deola Speaks
Ibikanmi Comfort - Pearl Maranatha Kidscourt Academy
Ruth Sampson - GreyCells Montessori School Ltd
Oluwatoyin Njah - Sukings Institute of Etiquette
Oluwajumoke Ayinla - SassySaint Co.
Oriyomi Adeniyi-Adefisan - Worldbuilder Concepts
Irene Udosen - HerBrand Africa
Seiyefa Benedicta Angalabiri Ezeani - Jayland Royal Schools
Helen Mbata - Embellished Cakes and Events
Onyinye Obiora-Okoye - Orenda Schools and Opal Academy
Olayinka Tosin Omosebi - Linchpin Porch Heritage Int'l School
Egwuonwu Anulika Anuli - Accessories by nulis
Ayo Tejuoso - Ibadan Literacy Hub
Naomi Classik - Classik Empire
Ella Uzogarah - IHB
Siyanbola Aminah - Amaanah-spring prep school
Joyce Okonkwo - Kpakpando Language Hub
Alero Thompson - Blue Sands Academy
Oluwatimilehin Oyebode - Attitude Development International
Juliet Agorua - Topnotch International School
Ezeibeanu Stephanie Ozioma - Evergreen ICT solutions
Ruth Adeosun - Ruth Adeosun
Under 30
Kenya
Tatiana Isabel Whitup - Sapna Books
Chepkoech Kimutai - Sanuk interiors and Sanuk college of arts and Design
South Africa
Rotshidzwa Maphupha - The Maria Maphupha Foundation
Lindelwa Mahlalela - LeeConnect
Elma Akob - Elevate Africa Academy
Marcia Ramodike - Evelyn50 writing agency ( Book publishing company)
Tshegofatso Motene - Hachac-foundation
Mamokete Botsale - Department of education
Ghana
Dorcas Gyimah Noble Quansah - DNoble Resurrected Foundation
Naana Annang - Naakay's E.A Enterprise
Mary Amponsah - MG EventHome
Rachael Mensah - A-P Interior Ventures
Nigeria
Mamle Akpem - Reeds Tutoring
Adenike Adejuwon - Chayil Beauty Academy
Abigail Moses - Fabs Beauty General & Merchandise
Salamatu Adamu - Salhaaq Enterprises
Blessing Arikpo - Women and Teens Legacy Initiative
Oyeniyi Moyinoluwa - Moyinoluwa's Writing Academy
Jolomisan Mofe - CHARÁ
Desire Joshua - Kiddie Tech Ville
Nwamaka Nwosu - Top Universe
Rejoice Nwankwo - Rejoice Nwankwo
Ajanaku Yetunde - Ibadan ladies hub