GAIA AFRICA

Happy New Year from GAIA AFRICA. This year, we remain steadfast in our commitment to empower women, cultivate impactful networks, and drive socio-economic transformation within Africa and on a global scale. We extend our best wishes for a prosperous 2025, filled with new opportunities, significant achievements, and collective growth. #GAIAAFRICA #HappyNewYear #WomenInLeadership #Empowerment #GAIAWoman #InspiredWomen #WomenDecisionMakers #WomenBusinessClub #businesstransformation

🎉 The GAIA AFRICA End of Year Digital Magazine is here! This special edition celebrates the remarkable year we have had as a community. It features: ✨ An exclusive interview with GAIA AFRICA Member, Thelma West, renowned jewellery designer and creator of Casina Cinquepozzi. ✨ Key achievements of GAIA AFRICA in 2024. ✨ Inspiring articles from our members. ✨ Stunning photo highlights of our journey. Take a moment to immerse yourself in the excellence that defines GAIA AFRICA and the incredible women in our network. 📖 Read the magazine now: https://lnkd.in/djiNuT8U We are looking forward to an even brighter 2025 ahead! 🌟 Cover: Olatowun Candide-Johnson, MBA F.CIoD Folashade Ambrose-Medebem Tara Fela-Durotoye #GAIAAFRICA #WomenInLeadership #DigitalMagazine #CelebratingExcellence #InspiredWomen #WomenNetwork

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from GAIA AFRICA! ✨🎄 As we gather to celebrate this season of joy, gratitude, and love, we reflect on the incredible connections, achievements, and milestones of 2024. 🌟 To our cherished members, partners, and community—thank you for being part of our journey. Together, we have empowered women, fostered growth, and created opportunities to shape a brighter future. This Christmas, may your hearts be filled with happiness, your homes with peace, and your dreams with endless possibilities. 🎁💫 Here’s to a season of love and togetherness, and an exciting 2025 ahead! 🌟 Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 🎉 #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #GAIAAFRICA #WomenEmpowerment #SeasonOfJoy #Gratitude #PurposeAndConnection

As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on a year of innovation and community impact. Together, we've achieved remarkable milestones and strengthened our commitment to empowering women in leadership across Africa. Thank you for being an essential part of GAIA AFRICA this year. Your support has been invaluable. Please see the clubhouse holiday schedule. Please note that our in-house restaurant Gaby Lagos is open throughout the season. Do stop by. As we look forward to next year, take time to celebrate your accomplishments and recharge. GAIA AFRICA #GAIAAFRICA #InspiredWomen

Congratulations to GAIA AFRICA member, Folasade Femi-Lawal (FCA,FCIT,MBA) on her landmark appointment as the first Chairperson of Women In Risk, Sustainability, Compliance, and Controls (WINRISC)—a visionary platform by the Association of Enterprise Risk Management Professionals (AERMP)! Folashade’s pioneering leadership embodies excellence and innovation, having consistently delivered transformative results in her roles, from driving digital banking strategy at First Bank to spearheading advancements in mobile financial services across West Africa. This appointment is a personal milestone and a monumental step toward empowering women in critical professional fields, bridging the gender gap, and fostering inclusivity. Under her leadership, WINRISC will elevate women’s voices and advance global best practices in Risk Management, Compliance, and Sustainability. Congratulations, Folasade, for breaking barriers and setting new standards for women in leadership. We are proud to have you in the GAIA community! #GAIAAFRICA #GAIAWomenInLeadership #TrailblazingWomen #WINRISC #EmpoweringWomen #LeadershipExcellence #MembersMoves #InspiredWomen

We are incredibly proud to celebrate our member Josephine Awatefe Sarouk, Managing Director of Bayobab Nigeria, on her well-deserved recognition as the Women in Telecom Award winner at the Total Telecom Awards 2024! In addition, we celebrate the stellar accomplishments of Josephine’s team at Bayobab, who were awarded the prestigious title of Best Wholesale Operator 2024! Their dedication and teamwork also earned finalist nominations for the People and Culture Award and CEO of the Year—a clear reflection of the culture of excellence Josephine has championed within the organization. Congratulations to Josephine and the entire Bayobab team for these phenomenal achievements. You are lighting the path for women and leaders everywhere. #GAIAAFRICA #MembersMoves #GAIAWomenInLeadership #BayobabExcellence #TotalTelecomAwards #WomenEmpoweringWomen #TelecomInnovation #InspiredWomen

We are thrilled to congratulate Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes, Founder & Managing Partner at Aruwa Capital Management, on her outstanding achievements at the Private Equity Africa Awards! Adesuwa won four prestigious awards: Female Founder Award (Individual GP Awards) People's Choice Award (Individual GP Awards) Decade Recognition Private Equity Leading Lady (Individual GP Awards) Women In Private Equity Awards (SP) Additionally, her firm, Aruwa Capital Management, received the coveted Portfolio Company of the Year - Social Impact for Agroeknor award in the Portfolio Awards Category. With over 12 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, and structured credit across developed and emerging markets, Adesuwa continues to be a trailblazer in impact investing, fostering gender equality and creating transformative opportunities across Africa. Her leadership and vision at Aruwa Capital are driving sustainable change, and these awards are a well-deserved recognition of her remarkable contributions to the industry. Congratulations once again, Adesuwa! 🏆👏 #GAIAAFRICA #InspiredWomen #PrivateEquity #WomenInLeadership #ImpactInvestment #GAIAWomen #AruwaCapital #CelebratingExcellence

We celebrate a historic achievement as Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang becomes Ghana's first female Vice President-Elect, inspiring women in leadership across Africa. Her election under the NDC signifies a crucial advancement in gender representation in Ghana, highlighting women's potential to drive change and excel in politics. Ghana is the 17th African nation to elect a female Vice President. Source: Business Insider Read more: https://lnkd.in/dKC-vucT #GAIAAFRICA #WomenOnTheMove #Leadership #Inspiration #VicePresident #WomenInPolitics

Celebrating success and recognition - Adejoke Bakare @jokebakare has been named one of Financial Times' Most Influential Women of 2024! 👏🏽 As the first Black woman to earn a Michelin star in the UK for her restaurant Chishuru, she continues to inspire with her modern West African cuisine. Big congratulations to Adejoke Bakare. #GAIAAFRICA #GAIAWomen #WomenOnTheMove #Leadership #Inspiration #MichelinStar

In this edition of #WomenOnTheMove, we spotlight GAIA AFRICA member, Dr. Kemi Dasilva-Ibru. Amid the ongoing crisis of gender-based violence, her courageous efforts stand out. As an obstetrics and gynaecology expert and founder of Women At Risk International Foundation (WARIF), she is committed to empowering women and girls to live without fear. Dive into her THISDAY Style's exclusive cover interview for insights on tackling this critical issue! Read more: https://lnkd.in/d4-Mz2hp #GAIAAFRICA #GAIAWomenClub #ThisDayStyle #WARIF Kemi Dasilva-Ibru