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.
Distinguished poet from São Tomé and Príncipe who a significant role in the post-independence Santomean government.
Prominent community leader in Yei, South Sudan.
Prominent Tanzanian political figure and activist in the struggle for independence
Distinguished Kittitian-English singer-songwriter and guitarist
Mariama Keïta was Niger’s first female journalist and a prominent feminist activist.
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.
Dame Monica Jessie Dacon has left an indelible mark as a distinguished schoolteacher, educator, and politician in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Fátima Langa was a Mozambican writer, poet, and journalist renowned for her contributions to literature, particularly in stories and books for young readers.
Hulda Kamboi Shipanga was a Namibian nurse, midwife, and advisor to the Namibian Ministry of Health.