OkayAfrica has released its annual list celebrating 100 incredible African Women around the world.
This “100 Women” list includes Nigerian musician sisters Teniola Apata and Niniola Apata, wonderful women like 18-year-old Olympic short track speed skater Maame Biney, Black Panther’s Danai Gurira, South Sudanese beauty blogger Nyma Tang, Nigerian-American author Tomi Adeyemi, America’s first Somali-American Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, Ghana’s outspoken model Adwoa Aboah, and so many more.
“This year we have dedicated the OkayAfrica 100 Women list to those daughters who embody the fortitude of their continental mothers, paired with sovereignty that is wholly unique to today’s youth culture. Freedom of minds, agency over our bodies, and equity for all is not a choice. It’s the only way.
Youth culture, as we interpret it, does not subscribe to the idea that those who are participants are young in their stage of life. This list of women—carefully curated from over 500 nominations—is one that spans over two generations of change makers and is not beholden to age. These are individuals who are both youth peers actively working to undo generational oppression in all forms and women who have dedicated their lives to investing in young people.”
Also according to OkayAfrica, the women in the list are those responsible for disrupting the status quo socially, economically and politically. “They are creating safe spaces for African women globally, driving technological and scientific advancements, pushing for inclusivity in television, film, art and media and steering us toward a more sustainable way of living.”
See full list below:
