Meet The 20 Youngest Power Women In Africa 2014

Fatima-Zahra Mansouri

For the past three years, Forbes has released a list of 20 Youngest Power Women In Africa 2014; compiled by Mfonobong Nsehe.  This year is no different as the latest list is out.

Mfonobong Nsehe says, "Every year since 2011 have enlisted readers’ help to identify 20 young, extraordinary and inspiring African women, aged 45 and under, who are making the most dramatic impact in individual African countries in the world of politics, business, technology, policy, diplomacy and media for the annual tally of the 20 Youngest Power Women In Africa. Now in its 4th year, the list celebrates 20 influential female leaders, ground breakers & ceiling crashers who are transforming the continent from their communities."

He further adds that each one these women has one thing in common: they are doers. They are resolute in their resolve to change, to build, inspire and transform. And they are out there making it happen. They are change makers, trendsetters, visionaries and thinkers, builders, and young global leaders. They are at the vanguard of Africa’s imminent socio-economic revolution and its contemporary renaissance.

The incredible youngest power women in Africa 2014 are: 

Fatima-Zahra Mansouri

Age: 38 

Nationality:  Moroccan

Occupation: Mayor of Marrakech

Ada Osakwe,

Age: 34

Nationality: Nigerian 

Occupation:  Advisor to the Honorable Minister Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Nigeria

Amy Jadesimi

Age: 39 

Nationality: Nigerian 

Occupation: Managing Director, LADOL


Naisula Lesuuda

Age: 30 

Nationality: Kenyan

Occupation: Senator

Amira Elmissiry, 

Age: 31

Nationality: Zimbabwean

Occupation: Special Assistant to the President of the African Development Bank

Rimini Makama 

Age: 34
Nationality Nigerian
Occupation:Director, Africa Practice

Afua Osei and Yasmin Belo-Osagi

Age: Both 27

Nationality: Ghanaian and Nigerian

Occupation: Co-Founders, She Leads Africa

Phumzile Van Damme

Age:31

Nationality: South African

Occupation: Member Of Parliament

Tebogo Mashego

Age:32

Nationality: South African

Occupation: Entrepreneur

Naadiya Moosajee

Age: 30

Nationality:South African

Occupation: Co-founder,Women In Engineering

Irene Koki Mutungi

Age: 39
Nationality:Kenyan
Occupation: Pilot

Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji 

Age: 31

Nationality: Nigerian

Occupation: Social entrepreneur

Yvonne Khamati

Age: 32

Nationality:Kenyan

Occupation: Deputy Head of Mission at Kenya Embassy, Somalia

Kamayirese Germaine

Age: 33

Nationality:

Rwandese

Occupation: State Minister for Energy and Water, Rwanda

Adiat Disu
Age: 27
Nationality:Nigerian,
Occupation: Founder, African Fashion Week

Jamila Abass, Linda Kwamboka, and Susan Oguya,
Nationality: Kenyan
Occupation: Co-founders MFarm

Tabetha Kanengoni Malinga 
Age: 32
Nationality: Zimbabwean
Occupation: Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture

More leading ladies for the African girl child to be inspired by :) #Winning

Forbes.com has more on these awesome ladies' detailed profiles. 

Source: Forbes 

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