Bridgitte Boakye

Ghanaian edtech entrepreneur who revolutionized access to quality education in Africa through digital platforms

Bridgitte Boakye is a Ghanaian entrepreneur and founder of Kwesipedia, an innovative edtech platform that has transformed educational access across Africa. Launched in 2021, her platform provides affordable access to over 20,000 certified courses through partnerships with global universities and local institutions. By creating a hybrid model combining offline kiosks with mobile-first digital content, she's reached 1.2 million learners in 15 African countries by 2023.

Her breakthrough came through solving the 'last mile' problem in education technology by developing solar-powered learning stations in rural areas. These stations use AI-driven adaptive learning systems that personalize education for students with limited connectivity. In 2022, her work was recognized by UNESCO's Education for Sustainable Development Goals, making her one of Africa's most impactful education innovators.

Boakye's philosophy centers on 'democratizing expertise', evidenced by her creation of the Pan-African Teacher Network connecting 50,000 educators. Her 2023 TEDx talk "Rethinking Africa's Education Future" has garnered over 2 million views, inspiring similar initiatives in Nigeria and Kenya. Recent projects include developing blockchain-based credential systems to validate informal learning achievements.