Umi100 celebrates a hundred exemplary mums of African descent raising well-adjusted kids while blazing the trail in their profession and other areas of their lives.
These mums inspire us with their work to make a difference in the world and in raising their legacies to make the world a better place.
We love them!
Abena Osei-Asare
Abena Osei-Asare is a distinguished politician and chartered accountant. She currently serves as the Member of Parliament for the Atiwa…
Abir Leheta
Abir Leheta is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Egyptian Transport and Commercial Services Company (Egytrans), a leading national…
Adepeju Opeyemi Jaiyeoba
Adepeju Opeyemi Jaiyeoba is a distinguished social entrepreneur, lawyer, and activist dedicated to improving maternal and child health in Nigeria….
Adjany Costa
Adjany Costa is an Angolan biologist, conservationist, and a mother of one dedicated to environmental preservation and sustainable development. In…
Agnes Kalibata
Dr. Agnes Kalibata is an agricultural scientist, policymaker, and thought leader dedicated to transforming Africa’s food systems. As the UN…
Aituaje Aina Vivian Ebele Iruobe
Aituaje Aina Vivian Ebele Iruobe, known professionally as Waje (an acronym for 'Words Aren't Just Enough'), is a Nigerian singer,…
Ajoritsedere (Dere) Josephine Awosika
Dr. Ajoritsedere (Dere) Josephine Awosika is a distinguished businesswoman and administrator, currently serving as the chairwoman of Access Bank Plc….
Amina Moghe Hersi
Amina Moghe Hersi is a distinguished entrepreneur and business magnate known for her investments in real estate, manufacturing, and agriculture…
Anastasia Manuela Amoateng
Anastasia Manuela Amoateng popularly known as 'Stacy Amoateng' is a distinguished Ghanaian television presenter, producer, media consultant, philanthropist, and actress….
Andrea Quaye
Andrea Quaye is a highly accomplished marketing executive with over 20 years of experience in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)…
Anele Mdoda
Anele Mdoda is a prominent media personality renowned for her dynamic presence in both radio and television. She currently hosts…
Antoinette Sassou Nguesso
Antoinette Sassou Nguesso is the First Lady of the Republic of the Congo, married to President Denis Sassou Nguesso. She…
Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela
Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela is a pioneering brewmaster and entrepreneur renowned for her significant contributions to the brewing industry. She holds the…
Arese Ugwu
Arese Ugwu is an author, entrepreneur, and speaker, renowned for her work in promoting financial literacy among African millennials. She…
Auxillia Mnangagwa
Auxillia Mnangagwa is the First Lady of Zimbabwe and a dedicated advocate for women's empowerment, health, and social welfare. As…
Azza Fahmy
Azza Fahmy is a renowned Egyptian jewellery designer and the founder of Azza Fahmy Jewellery, a brand celebrated for blending…
Basetsana Kumalo
Basetsana Kumalo is a television personality, businesswoman, philanthropist, and former beauty queen. She is the founder and CEO of Tswelopele…
Bernadette Umunyana
Bernadette Umunyana is an entrepreneur and founder of Dokmai Rwanda, a company specializing in high-quality leather fashion accessories. Established in…
Bertina Engelbrecht
Bertina Engelbrecht is a mother of one and business leader, currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Clicks…
Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi
Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi is a Nigerian-British feminist, policy advocate, and writer. She served as the First Lady of Ekiti State, Nigeria,…
Bola Adesola
Bola Adesola is a seasoned Nigerian business leader with over 33 years of experience in the banking sector. She currently…
Bozoma ‘Boz’ Saint John
Bozoma 'Boz' Saint John is a renowned American-Ghanaian businesswoman, marketing executive, and entrepreneur. She is the Creator and CEO of…
Cátia Mondlane
Cátia Mondlane is the founder of Isabella – Estética & Cosméticos, a company specializing in organic, 100% natural skincare products….
Chinwe Esimai
Chinwe Esimai is a distinguished lawyer, corporate executive, author, and speaker. She currently serves as the President and CEO of…
Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha
Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha is a distinguished actress, director, and producer renowned for her significant contributions to Nollywood. Embarking on her…
Claudine Gbènagnon Talon
Claudine Gbènagnon Talon is the First Lady of Benin, assuming the role in 2016 after the inauguration of her husband,…
Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi
Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi is the First Lady of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a dedicated advocate for women's…
Diana Mbogo
Diana Mbogo is an entrepreneur and mechanical engineer specializing in renewable energy solutions. She is the founder and Managing Director…
Dr. Jennifer Riria
Dr. Jennifer Riria is a renowned Kenyan business leader, corporate executive, banker, and champion of women’s economic empowerment whose work…
Elizabeth Tchoungui
Elizabeth Tchoungui is the Executive Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility, appointed on April 3, 2023. She previously served as…
Faraja Nyalandu
Faraja Nyalandu is a social entrepreneur and education advocate, renowned for her innovative contributions to digital learning in Africa. In…
Fatoumatta Bah-Barrow
Fatoumatta Bah-Barrow is the First Lady of The Gambia, actively leading initiatives focused on poverty alleviation, healthcare, and women's empowerment….
Fauzia Malik
Fauzia Malik is a Tanzanian entrepreneur and fitness enthusiast, currently serving as the Managing Director of Cool Blue Pure Drinking…
Folashade Omoniyi
Folashade Omoniyi is a distinguished businesswoman and public servant. She currently serves as the Executive Chairman of the Kwara State…
Funke Akindele
Funke Akindele is an actress, producer, director, and entrepreneur renowned for her significant contributions to the Nigerian film industry. She…
Gugu Khathi
Gugu Khathi is an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and real estate investor. She currently serves as the Group CEO of Polished…
Halima Aliko Dangote
Halima Aliko Dangote is a prominent business woman currently serving as the Group Executive Director of Dangote Industries Limited, one…
Helen Habteslasie Keleta
Helen Habteslasie Keleta is the founder and CEO of East Africa Hafeshawi Medical Center, established in January 2018 in Kampala,…
Hoda Mansour
Hoda Mansour is a distinguished business leader with over 28 years of experience in the technology sector. In September 2023,…
Jane Karuku
Jane Karuku is a distinguished businesswoman currently serving as the Group Managing Director and CEO of East African Breweries Limited…
Janet Kataaha Museveni
Janet Kataaha Museveni is the First Lady of Uganda and has served in this role since 1986. She is also…
Janet Nkubana
Janet Nkubana is the Co-founder and Managing Director of Gahaya Links, a Rwandan social enterprise that empowers women through handicrafts…
Jeannette Kagame
Jeannette Kagame is the First Lady of Rwanda, serving in this role since 2000 following her husband, President Paul Kagame's,…
Joke Silva
Joke Silva is a distinguished actress, director, and businesswoman, widely regarded as one of the most talented and respected figures…
Joy Ndungutse
Joy Ndungutse is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Gahaya Links. She is an entrepreneur and humanitarian, renowned for…
Joyce-Ann Wainaina
Joyce-Ann Wainaina is a distinguished businesswoman with an extensive background in global banking and investment. She currently serves as the…
Justice Nambitha Dambuza
Justice Nambitha Dambuza is a distinguished figure in South Africa’s judiciary. She serves as a Judge of the Supreme Court…
Karabo Mathang-Tshabuse
Karabo Mathang-Tshabuse is a trailblazer in the sports management and legal fields. In 2007, at the age of 21, she…
Leymah Gbowee
Leymah Gbowee is a Liberian peace activist, social worker, and women’s rights advocate best known for leading a nonviolent movement…
Liliane Uwanziga Mupende
Liliane Uwanziga Mupende is a distinguished Rwandan urban planner and development expert with extensive experience in urban planning, construction regulation,…
Lisa Folawiyo
Lisa Folawiyo is a renowned Nigerian fashion designer celebrated for her innovative fusion of traditional West African textiles with contemporary…
Lordina Mahama
Lordina Mahama is a Ghanaian public figure who has served as First Lady of Ghana during her husband's presidential terms…
Lorna Mashiba
Lorna Mashiba is a multifaceted Tanzanian entrepreneur, advocate, and art enthusiast, renowned for her contributions to the legal field and…
Lydie Hakizimana
Lydie Hakizimana is an entrepreneur and educator, currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the African Institute for…
Mariam Chabi Talata
Mariam Chabi Talata is the first female Vice President of Benin, assuming office on May 24, 2021, alongside President Patrice…
Mary Kamore
Dr. Mary is an organizational development expert with a wide range of competencies; Mentorship, Economic Empowerment, Capacity Building, Strategy, Leadership…
Matifadza Mati Hlatshwayo Davis
Dr. Matifadza Mati Hlatshwayo Davis is an internationally recognized infectious diseases physician and public health expert. In 2021, she was…
Meaza Ashenafi Mengistu
Meaza Ashenafi Mengistu is a renowned women’s rights advocate, she co-founded the Ethiopian Women Lawyers’ Association (EWLA) and established Enat…
Mercia Bie
Mercia Bie is the founder of Sabor Caseiro 2A, an agri-processing business established in 2018. The company specializes in creating…
Mitslal Kifleyesus-Matschie
Dr. Mitslal Kifleyesus-Matschie is the CEO of Ecological Products of Ethiopia (ECOPIA), a company she founded in 2006. ECOPIA focuses…
Monica Geingos
Monica Geingos is a Namibian entrepreneur and lawyer who served as the First Lady of Namibia from 2015 until 2024….
Mosun Belo-Olusoga
Mosun Belo-Olusoga is a distinguished financial expert and business executive with extensive experience in the banking sector. She is the…
Mpule Keneilwe Kwelagobe
Mpule Keneilwe Kwelagobe is a distinguished investor, businesswoman, model, and beauty queen and a dedicated mother of three children. She…
Mukwandi Chibesakunda
Mukwandi Chibesakunda is the CEO of Zambia National Commercial Bank (Zanaco), Zambia's largest bank. She is the first woman to…
Natu El-Maamry Mwamba
Dr. Natu El-Maamry Mwamba is the Permanent Secretary and Paymaster General at the Ministry of Finance and Planning in Tanzania,…
Nelly Agbogu
Nelly Agbogu, widely recognized as 'Naija Brand Chick,' is a dynamic entrepreneur dedicated to empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)…
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is the current and fifth president of Namibia. She made history as the first woman to hold this…
Ngover Ihyembe-Nwankwo
Ngover Ihyembe-Nwankwo is a seasoned financial services executive with over two decades of experience in corporate and institutional banking. She…
Nigest Haile
Nigest Haile is a prominent advocate for women's economic empowerment, with a career spanning over four decades. She is the…
Nisreen Kuku
Nisreen Kuku is a distinguished jewelry designer and interior design engineer. She is the founder and owner of Kuku Gallery…
Nkiru Olumide-Ojo
Nkiru Olumide-Ojo is a distinguished writer, columnist, and marketing executive with over two decades of experience in corporate communications and…
Ntombezinhle Jiyane
Ntombezinhle Jiyane, professionally known as DJ Zinhle, is a DJ, producer, media personality, and businesswoman. She initially aspired to be…
Nunu Ntshingila
Nunu Ntshingila is a distinguished South African businesswoman who has held several prominent leadership roles across various industries. She is…
Nwakaego (Ego) Boyo
Nwakaego (Ego) Boyo is an actress, filmmaker, and creative entrepreneur. She is the Founder and CEO of Temple Productions, Temple…
Offiong Ekanem Ejindu
Offiong Ekanem Ejindu, also known as Princess Fifi Ejindu, is a distinguished architect, businesswoman, philanthropist and founder of Starcrest Group…
Olufunke Baruwa
Olufunke Baruwa is a gender and development practitioner, feminist, and public speaker who has dedicated over two decades to promoting…
Oluwatomi Somefun
Oluwatomi Somefun is a distinguished banker and businesswoman, currently serving as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Unity…
Olwethu Leshabane
Olwethu Leshabane is a trailblazing media entrepreneur, celebrated for her innovative approach to storytelling, digital marketing, and brand strategy. An…
Pakinam Kafafi
Pakinam Kafafi is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TAQA Arabia, Egypt's leading private energy distribution company. She assumed this…
Palesa Mokubung
Palesa Mokubung is a renowned fashion designer, celebrated for founding the Mantsho Label in 2004. Her career commenced in 2000…
Patience Akyianu
Patience Akyianu is a distinguished banker currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Hollard Insurance Ghana. Under her leadership,…
Pearl Nkrumah
Pearl Nkrumah is the Executive Director of Retail and Digital Banking at Access Bank Ghana Plc, a position she assumed…
Rania Badreldin
Rania Badreldin is a social entrepreneur, happiness consultant, transformational speaker, writer, and master practitioner of NLP and Hypnosis, dedicated to…
Rebecca Enonchong
Rebecca Enonchong is a technology entrepreneur known for her efforts in promoting technology in Africa. She is the founder and…
Rekik Bekele
Rekik Bekele is an Ethiopian entrepreneur and electrical engineer, renowned for her significant contributions to renewable energy access in rural…
Rita Kavashe
Rita Kavashe is the Managing Director and Chairperson of Isuzu East Africa Limited, the leading motor vehicle assembler in the…
Rosemond Nana Aba McEwan-Anamoah
Rosemond Nana Aba McEwan-Anamoah is the Director of Business Development at the EIB Network. She is a renowned media personality…
Ruth Kadiri
Ruth Kadiri is a distinguished figure in Nollywood, recognized for her multifaceted roles as an actress, screenwriter, and film producer….
Samia Suluhu Hassan
Samia Suluhu Hassan has been the President of Tanzania since March 19, 2021, making history as the country’s first female…
Sarah Nabukalu Kiyimba
Sarah Nabukalu Kiyimba is a prominent businesswoman renowned for her resilience and entrepreneurial spirit. She owns Hotel Brovad, a leading…
Sibahle ‘Siba’ Mtongana
Sibahle 'Siba' Mtongana is a renowned chef, author, and television personality, celebrated for her innovative approach to traditional African cuisine….
Sindiso Khumalo
Sindiso Khumalo is a fashion and textile designer renowned for her sustainable and culturally rich designs. Born in Botswana and…
Solange Mabignath
Solange Mabignath currently serves as the President of the High Authority of Safety and Facilitation at Libreville Leon Mba International…
Solange Swiri Tumasang
Dr. Solange Swiri Tumasang is a distinguished educator, social entrepreneur, leadership coach, gender and child protection advocate, and philanthropist. She…
Sustjie Mbumba
Sustjie Mbumba is the former First Lady of Namibia, assuming the role in February 2024 after her husband, Nangolo Mbumba,…
Thando Hopa
Thando Hopa is a distinguished model, activist, and lawyer. She initially pursued a career in law, serving as a prosecutor…
Tshegofatso ‘Tshego’ Dludla
Tshegofatso 'Tshego' Dludla is the founder and CEO of RoboSTEAM Train, a company dedicated to making mathematics and science accessible…
Vera Esperança dos Santos Daves de Sousa
Vera Esperança dos Santos Daves de Sousa is an economist and Angola's first female Minister of Finance. She previously served…
Victoria Haihambo
Victoria Haihambo is a Namibian tech entrepreneur, startup business coach, and mentor. She is the founder of Agelvipa Online, a…
Wissal Fehmi
Wissal Fehmi is an entrepreneur and the founder of "Son de Blé," a specialty biscuit shop in Kairouan that offers…
Yvonne Denise Aki-Sawyerr
Yvonne Denise Aki-Sawyerr, OBE, is a politician and finance professional serving as the Mayor of Freetown since May 11, 2018….