A global database of African women, trans & gender non-conforming speakers, moderators, chairs and MCs.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide visibility for exceptional African women, trans or gender non-conforming, with expertise and knowledge on variety of topics, industries and sectors; by listing both established, new and aspiring speakers.

Africans = Africans based in Africa, Africans based in diaspora, or those who identify as African.

Richness in Diversity

Future of Africa

African Women have been termed as the future of the African continent.African boats the fact that it is the only region globally, with the highest number of female entrepreneurs.

Untapped Potential

While Africa has the highest number of women entrepreneurs, their potential remains untapped resource that could add billions to the continents GDP.


Ubuntu spirit

Mother Africa connects all her children through her deep roots, spirit of togetherness and the spirit of Ubuntu. Her richness in diversity is the biggest asset for the continent.


''Regardless of different races, religious beliefs, colour of skins, tribes, languages, educational background, demographics, age, country or different cultures, we, African women, will drive the continent forward by utilising the power of our collective''- Martha Mghendi-Fisher

There is NO shortage of women speakers from the African continent. The continent not only boasts the highest number of women entrepreneurs globally, but has highly educated, experienced and subject matters experts in various fields and industries.

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