There is a bright light at the end of the tunnel for African women in their ongoing struggle against gender discrimination. Many of them have risen to amiable heights in their chosen careers. They have been a source of inspiration for African women. The following profiles of the top 11 of them will most certainly boost the morale of African women. They should be able to stand tall while relating with not only African men but also, other women worldwide.
11. Nicky Newton-King

Nicky, who had three law degrees, was the first woman to lead the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) in its 124-year history. For seven years before stepping into the top spot, she was the deputy CEO of the JSE. She is a great example to African women.

10. Dora Nkem Akunyili

The late Professor Dora Akunyili, a Nigerian administrator and a pharmacist, was recognised globally for her deeds in the areas of public health, human rights and pharmacology. As a Director-General of the Nigerian food and drug agency, that is, National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), she put saboteurs on the run. She was later appointed as the Minister of Information and Communications in Nigeria between 2008 and 2010, the position from which she voluntarily resigned because of her dissatisfaction with what she considered ineptitude of that government as a whole. Her hard work and thoroughness were a source of inspiration to many Africans.

9. Dambisa Moyo

Dambisa Moyo is a Zambian-born author and international economist who had post-graduate degrees from both Harvard University and Oxford University. She is serving on the boards of Barclays Bank, SABMiller, the financial services group, and the global miner, Barrick Gold. She is an accomplished economist and is a pride of Zambia as well as a source of Inspiration to Africans.

8. Helen Folashade Adu

Folashade Adu, popularly known as Shade Adu, is an English singer born in Nigeria in 1959. She was awarded an OBE for her services to the music industry and according to her, the award was a great gesture extended to her and every black lady in England.

7. Lupita Amondi Nyong'o

Born in the year 1983, this Mexican-Kenyan actress got her Bachelor's degree in Film and Theater Studies from Hampshire College in the United States and bagged her Master’s degree in Acting at Yale School of Drama. At 33, Lupita is already a well-respected ambassador of Africa and has remained true to her root and colour.

6. Mimi Alemayehou

Ethiopian-born and Kenyan-raised Mimi is a development finance executive who was appointed by George Bush as an Executive Director on the board of the African Development Bank. She was also appointed as Executive Vice President of Overseas Private Investment Corporation by President Obama. During her tenure, OPIC's portfolio increased by 24%. She is current an Executive Adviser for Blackstone Africa Infrastructure L.P and has proven to the whole world that Africa is more than just foreign aids.

Yoshy:
"..., She ventured into journalism and started as a blogger in 2016." is that correct?

Datazone:
make we ask ifa... lol.