Africans Featured On Forbes' 100 Most Powerful Women In The World List

Malawian President Joyce Banda

Forbes just released a list of 100 Most Powerful Women In The world. The list is made up of phenomenal icons from all walks of life be it, leadership positions, business, arts etc. All of whom are ground breakers in their respective positions.

On the list, four Africans are featured with the most powerful woman in Africa being Malawian 64 year old president, Joyce Banda who ranked 40th, followed by 59 year old Nigerian Finance Minister, Ngozi Okgo-Iweala listed at 44, Liberian president Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf is at 70 and Nigerian 63year old oil magnate Folorunsho Alakija is ranked 96th on the list.

Nigerian Finance Minister Ngozi Okgo-Iweala

Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf

Nigerian Oil Magnate Folorunsho Alakija

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These women's presence has the power to restore hope into the African Girl Child's mind, aspirations and ambitions.
Congratulations to these African women. We are forever inspired.

Source: Forbes