Alice Madaki

Baitus Food is a company dedicated to transforming nature’s finest into exceptional products. Led by Alice Madaki, the company specializes in processing whole lemons—utilizing every part, including the peel, oil, seed, juice, and flesh—into a versatile and concentrated powder. In addition to lemon processing, Baitus Food handles the destoning, washing, and packaging of Fonio/Acha and Finger Millet/Tamba, turning them into grains and flour.  

Atinuke Smith

Atinuke Smith is the visionary founder and CEO of Datina Designs, an indigenous fashion brand and school with over 15 years of experience in the fashion industry. Datina Designs offers high-quality clothing services and products, both locally and internationally. The company specializes in ready-to-wear unisex clothing, providing a premium alternative to the substandard options in the mass market. The brand’s four major categories include casual, ethnic, corporate, and workwear, all distributed through a sustainable marketing system.  

Charlotte Odunlade-Akeju

Charlotte Odunlade-Akeju is the Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of DriveMe Mobility, a groundbreaking platform that has built Sub-Saharan Africa’s largest database of verified, professional, and trained gig workers for the mobility and transportation sectors. DriveMe enables individuals and companies to source, hire, and manage drivers for trucks, cars, and bikes. DriveMe Mobility plays a vital role in connecting businesses with reliable, skilled workers to meet the growing demands of the transportation industry. 

Mogbonjubola Awojuyigbe

Mogbonjubola Awojuyigbe is the Founder and CEO of Wandy Foods Ltd, a company committed to supporting smallholder farmers and ensuring food availability all year round. Wandy Foods purchases agricultural products from local farmers, processes them, and distributes the products widely. Wandy Foods Ltd plays a key role in enhancing food security and promoting sustainable agriculture through its partnerships with smallholder farmers. 

Chinazom Arinze

Chinazom Arinze is the Founder and CEO of AutoGirl Ltd., a mobility startup focused on simplifying transportation in Nigeria. AutoGirl offers a range of services including vehicle sales, rentals, maintenance, and diagnosis, helping car owners save and earn money from their vehicles while ensuring high-quality mobility solutions. AutoGirl is transforming how Nigerians access and manage their transportation needs. 

Khadija Jibril Wushishi

Khadija Jibril Wushishi is the Founder and CEO of Retrodija, a one-of-a-kind refurbishment service catering to design-conscious individuals and businesses in Nigeria. Retrodija specializes in breathing new life into worn-out furniture and accessories, helping clients revitalize their spaces with a contemporary flair. Retrodija has become a leader in the Nigerian interior design and refurbishment industry. 

 

Guylaine NKOUENGU

Guylaine NKOUENGUI is the Founder and CEO of HIIT, a Cameroonian company specializing in industrial cleaning services, with a particular focus on cleaning public and private spaces at height using skilled rope access technicians. Recently, HIIT has expanded its services to include car detailing centers in Cameroon. With a commitment to offering the best in the industry, HIIT combines expert cleaning services with complementary support designed to enhance customer satisfaction. 

Khadijah Garba

Khadijah Garba is the Founder and CEO of Zeezam Presents Ltd., a haircare and beauty products company dedicated to providing safe, locally sourced products tailored to the African market. Responding to the need for products free from harsh and harmful chemicals, Zeezam Presents creates a unique range of organically enhanced hair and beauty products. The company is committed to empowering women across its value chain while offering high-quality, natural solutions for hair care.  

 

Adaobi Uwagba

Adaobi Uwagba is the Founder and CEO of Dressupplus Couture, a fashion brand specializing in female attire, including bespoke and ready-to-wear (RTW) outfits, casual wear, wedding gowns, bridal train dresses, and traditional wedding attire. With a focus on plus-size women, Dressupplus Couture is dedicated to providing stylish and tailored solutions for women of all sizes. Beyond fashion, Adaobi has championed several community empowerment programs aimed at uplifting women.  

Vivyen Ayodele-Bamisaye

Vivyen Ayodele-Bamisaye is the Founder and CEO of Macariusville Dates & Foods Ltd., an agro-processing company based in Abuja, Nigeria. Macariusville specializes in processing superfoods of African origin into delicious, ready-to-eat products that provide healthier options for customers. The company focuses on ingredients like date fruits, tiger nuts, sweet potatoes, and finger millet. With its products available in over 40 supermarkets across 5 cities in Nigeria, Macariusville Dates & Foods Ltd. is making a mark in the healthy food space.  

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