Tosin Eniolorunda

Pioneer of women's entrepreneurship in Africa through She Leads Africa initiative

Tosin Eniolorunda is a Nigerian entrepreneur and social innovator best known for founding She Leads Africa in 2010 - a movement that has empowered over 10,000 African women entrepreneurs through leadership training, networking opportunities and mentorship programs. Born in Lagos in 1978, Eniolorunda's work addresses systemic barriers faced by women in business across the continent. The initiative has expanded to 20 African countries, creating a pan-African network of female leaders. Her approach combines traditional business training with cultural sensitivity, addressing issues like access to funding and gender-based challenges unique to African markets. Through partnerships with institutions like the African Development Bank and UN Women, She Leads Africa has secured over $10 million in funding for women-led ventures. Eniolorunda's TED Talk "How to build a business that builds a nation" has been viewed over 1 million times, spreading her vision globally. Her work has been featured in Financial Times, BBC, and NPR, positioning her as a leading voice in Africa's economic transformation.