Gwendoline Konie
Gwendoline Noreen Chomba Konie, a distinguished Zambian poet, diplomat, and politician, made significant contributions to her nation’s political and cultural landscape.
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Mentewab
In 1730, Wälättä Giyorgis, later known as Empress Mentewab, married Ethiopia’s Emperor Bakaffa after nursing him back to health. Following Bakaffa’s death in 1730, Mentewab became the regent for their son, Iyasu II, and rose to power as the ruler of Ethiopia.
Alda Neves da Graça do Espírito Santo
Distinguished poet from São Tomé and Príncipe who a significant role in the post-independence Santomean government.
Cecilia Oba
Prominent community leader in Yei, South Sudan.
Bibi Titi Mohammed
Prominent Tanzanian political figure and activist in the struggle for independence
Joan Armatrading
Distinguished Kittitian-English singer-songwriter and guitarist
Mariama Keïta
Mariama Keïta was Niger’s first female journalist and a prominent feminist activist.
Heraldine Rock
Ives Heraldine “Ma” Rock left an indelible mark as a trailblazing figure in both education and politics. As the first woman elected to Parliament in Saint Lucia, she shattered gender barriers and became a catalyst for change.
Monica Dacon
Dame Monica Jessie Dacon has left an indelible mark as a distinguished schoolteacher, educator, and politician in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Fátima Langa
Fátima Langa was a Mozambican writer, poet, and journalist renowned for her contributions to literature, particularly in stories and books for young readers.