STEM:
Jennifer Awirigwe (Founder, FinTribe)
Dayo Akinrinade (Founder, Wisdom App)
Solape Akinpelu, (Founder, HerVest)
Mayowa Adeoti (Founder, WC Digital Services)
Odun Eweniyi (Co-Founder, Piggy Vest)
Oladiwura Oladepo (Founder, Tech4Dev)
Kemi Ogunkoya (Founder, LeaderX)
Anna Ekeledo (Executive Director Afrilabs)
Adesuwa Rhodes (Co-Founder, Syntaxis Capital Africa)
Confidence Staveley (Founder, Cybersafe Foundation)
Tomie Balogun (Millennial Investor)
Surayyah Ahmed (Co-Founder, Tech Tanks Solutions)
Ifedayo Durosimi Etti (Managing Partner, Herconomy)
Oreoluwa Lesi (Founder W.Tech)
Chioma Agwuegbo (Executive Director, TechHerNg)
Solafunmi Oyeneye (CEO, Wealth Motley)
Tobi Ayeni (MissTechy)
Eniola Edun (CEO/Founder, Gamr)
Anne-Marie Imafidon (CEO, Stemettes)
Tosin Olaseinde (CEO, Money Africa)
Damilola Olokesusi (Co-Founder/CEO, Shuttlers)
Titilola Shogaolu (CEO, Interswitch Financial Inclusion Services Limited)
Funke Opeke (CEO, MainOne)
Martha Alade (Founder, Women in Technology in Nigeria)
Ifeoluwa Dare-Johnson (CEO, Healthtracka)

HEALTHCARE, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & SPORT:
Dr Fejiro Chinye-Nwoko (MD/CEO, Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF))
Dr Chioma Nwakanma-Akanno (Founder, Smile with Me Foundation
Itoro Eze-Anaba (Founder, Mirabel Centre)
Adesimbo Ukiri (CEO, Avon Healthcare)
Stella Chinyelu Okoli (Founder, Emzor Pharmaceuticals)
Dr. Joyce Omatseye (Medical Doctor/Health Education Advocate)
Simisola Alabi (Founder, Vine Health)
Fola Laoye (CEO, Iwosan Investments Limited)
Dr. Ola Brown (Founder of Healthcap Africa)
Dr. Funke Abimbola MBE (Legal Professional/ Healthcare Executive)
Titilayo Meduonye (Founder, Milky Express)
Dr. Chinny Obinwanne (Founder, The Milk Booster)
Kemi Da-Silva (Executive Director, WARIF)
Neku Atawodi-Edun (First Black Female Professional Polo Player)
Rena Wakama (Nigeria Women’s Basketball Coach)
Asisat Lamina Oshoala (Footballer/ Striker for NWSL Club Bay FC)
Desire Oparanozie (Super Falcons Striker)
Debbie Larry-Izamoje (CEO, Brilla FM)
Chiamaka Nnadozie (Super Falcons Goalkeeper)
Tobi Amusan (Track & Field Athlete – Hurdles)
Chisom Mbonu (Sports Commentator)
Aisha Falade (Sports Commentator)
Temi Ojora (Track & Field Athlete – Triple Jump)
Ese Brume (Track & Field Athlete – Long Jump)
Kiibati Bankole (Sports Commentator)
Temitope Adesina (Track & Field Athlete – High Jump)
Ruth Usoro (Track & Field Athlete – Long Jump)
Bunmi George (Founder, Shreddergang)
Bukola Ogunwale (Co-Founder, ifitness)
Candy Olatunji (Founder, Didifit)

BEAUTY, WELLNESS & FASHION:
Joyce Awosika (Founder, Oriki Group)
Oyindamola Bernard (Founder, Ewami Essentials)
Olamide Olowe (Founder, Topicals)
Adedamola Ladejobi (CEO, AskDamz)
Omolade Olatawura (CEO, Laserderm Clinics)
Tolulope Eletu (Founder, Neubelle Wellness Centre)
Tara Fela-Durotoye (Founder, House of Tara)
Oke Maduewesi (Founder, Zaron Cosmetics)
Bolaji Mogaji-Idirigbe (Founder, Rubellite Cosmetics)
Stella Ndekile (Founder, Nuban Beauty)
Titiolami Bello (Ori Lifestyle)
Banke Meshida Lawal (CEO, BMPRO)
Onyeka Michael Ugwu (CEO, Hello Perfect)
Adaora Soludo (Founder, Aorah Clothing Brand)
Sandrah Tubobereni (Creative Director, TUBO)
Olakunbi Oyelese (Founder, April By Kunbi)
Ayo Bassey (Founder, COC Beauty School)
Vivian Savia (Founder, Nature’s Bar)
Ngozi Ezeka-Atta (CEO, Jaga Beauty Skincare and Skinn Clinic)
Ifedayo Agoro (CEO, Dang Lifestyle)
Nkechi Harry-Ngonadi (Founder, NHN Couture)
Obiamaka Oragwu (Founder, Obis.Ora Brand)
Bisola Adeniyi (Founder, Lady Biba)
Folake Akindele (CEO, Tiffany Amber)
Adenike Ogunlesi (Founder, Ruff ‘n’ Tumble)
Omoyemi Akerele (CEO, Lagos Fashion Week)
Toyin Odulate (CEO, Olori Cosmetics)
Viola Ogbunude (CEO, Body Organics)
Zuwaira Isah-Ikharo (CEO, Amal Botanicals)

SOCIAL IMPACT:
Chinny Ononuju-McErnest (Founder, The Women International (TWI))
Nkiru Olumide (Founder, Lighthouse Women’s Network)
Joy Aderele (Country Director, Self Help Africa)
Amaka Chibuzo-Obi (Founder, Wivesroundtable)
Funke Felix-Adejumo (Transformational Coach)
Hauwa Ojeifo (Founder, SheWritesWoman)
Adesunmbo Adeoye (Convener, Inspiring Change Conference)
Inimfon Etuk (Founder, SheForum Africa)
Grace Ihejiamazu (Founder, Ikapture Networks)
Cynthia Mbamalu (Co-founder, Yiaga Africa)
Zuriel Oduwole (Education Advocate)
Ibijoke Faborode (Founder, ElectHer)
Tonye Faloughi-Ekezie (Author/Special Needs Advocate)
Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi (Executive Director, WARDC)
Añuli Aniebo (Executive Director, HEIR Women Hub)
Afua Osei (Co-Founder, She Leads Africa)
Bridget Osakwe (National Coordinator, WANEP)
Louisa Eikhomun-Agbonkhese (Founder, Echoes of Women in Africa Initiative)
Bose Ironsi (Executive Director, Women’s Rights and Health Project)
Lois Auta (CEO, Cedar Seed Foundation)
Chioma Ohakwe (Founder, Bethesda Home for the Blind)
Oluwaseun Joan-Stephen (Founder, Purple Heart Foundation for Widows)
Seyi Oluyole (Founder, Dream Catchers Academy)
Sola Chris-Chukwunyere (Co-Founder, Inspire World International Foundation)
Mayowa Adegbile (Founder, Ashake Foundation)
Rhoda Robinson (Co-Founder Haceys Health Initiative)
⁠Olamide Akin- Alabi (Founder, Every Child Matters Africa)
⁠Eniola Peters (Founder, Ready Set Work Initiative)
Professor Joy Ezeilo (Founder/Executive Director of Women’s Aid Collective (WACOL)
Bisi Ola-Soetan (Founder, SecretPlaceWives/Marriage Counsellor)
Pauline Okoeguale Founder, T.A.L.K. Initiative)
Francesca Uriri (Founder, Leading Ladies Africa)
Adedotun Akande (Director, Patrick Speech and Languages Centre)
Raquel Kasham Daniel (Founder/CEO, Bambini Africa)

Non-Nigerian Women Whose Work Has Been Recognised In Guardian Angels:
*Dame Tessy De Nassau (Non-Profit Executive/Businesswoman)
*Ferelith Moltke (Sustainable Fashion Jewellery Designer
*Stephenie Rodriguez (Anti-Malaria Activist)
*Jubie Wigan (Fundraising For Diabetes Type 1)

MEDIA, THE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT:
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (World-Renowned Author)
Chioma Ude (Executive Director, Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF)
Pearlena Igbokwe (Chairman, Universal Studio Group)
Agatha Amata (CEO, Rave TV)
Nike Davies Okundaye (CEO, Nike Art Gallery)
Deborah Odutayo (Group MD, R2TV)
Jibe Ologeh (MD/CEO, R-Wells Media)
Helen Epega (Singer-songwriter/Performance Artist)
Deola Art Alade (Convener, Entertainment Weekly Lagos)
Toyosi Etim-Effiong (Media Entrepreneur/ Founder Good Media)
Elizabeth Oputa (Senior Brand Manager, Amazon Prime Video Africa & Middle East)
Mo Abudu (Founder, EbonyLife)
Busola Tejumola (Executive Head of Content, Multichoice)
Funke Akindele (Filmmaker)
Betty Irabor (Founder, Genevieve Magazine)
Bukky George-Taylor (CEO, Robert Taylor Media Ltd)
Liz Osho (Founder, SoMedia Solution)
TY Bello (Photographer, Singer, Songwriter)
Lara Rawa (CEO, Eventi Cocktails)
Kikelomo Atanda-Owo (Talk Show Host, Realtalkwithkike)
Aderonke Ademiluyi Ogunwusi (Founder, African Fashion Week)
Nene Bejide (Founder, Blanche Aigle)
Toun Okewale Sonaiya (Executive Director, Women Radio)
Anike-ade Funke Treasure (Media Practitioner/Author)
Osezusi Bolodeoku (Founder, FOS Creative Arts Studios)
Biola Alabi (Biola Alabi Media)
Yagazie Eguare (Founder, Gazmadu Photography)
Oluwakemi Ann-Melody Areola (Founder, Vivacity PR Firm)
Rashedat A Walker (Founder, Bolivar Bar)
Gbemisola Isimi (Founder, Culture Tree)
Buki Obayiwana (Culture Conservationist)
Tomike Adeoye (Host/Brand Influencer)
Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori (TV Personality/Content Creator
Sinmidele Adesanya (Founder, Mydrim Gallery/ Curator)

INNOVATIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP & CAREERS:
Obiageli Ezekwesili (Economic Policy Expert)
Dupe Olusola (CEO, Transcorp Hotels)
Adenike Adebola (Global Marketing & Innovation Director, Guinness)
Kate Isa (CEO, Katchey Company)
Hansatu Adegbite (Executive Director, WIMBIZ)
Adia Sowho (Chief Marketing Officer, MTN Nigeria)
Subomi Plumptre (CEO, Volition Cap)
Funke Adekoya SAN (Arbitrator, Funke Adekoya & Company)
Ndidi Nwuneli (CEO, ONE Campaign)
Tariye Gbadegesin (Climate Investment Professional)
Damiola Ogunbiyi (CEO, Sustainability Energy for All)
Olatowun Candide-Johnson (Lawyer/Founder, GAIA Africa)
Opal Tometi (Founder, Black Lives Matter (BLM)
Sola Adesakin (Lead Coach, Smart Stewards)
ImeIme Umana (Lawyer/First Black Female President of the Harvard Law Review)
Jackie Copeland (CEO, Women Invested to Save Earth (WISE))
Glory Edozien (Lead Coach, Inspired by Glory Academy)
Tosan Duncan Odukoya (Acting COO, MMA2)
Becky Damilola Oke (Director, BSTAN Group)
Inya Lawal (Founder, Africa Creative Market)
Nimi Akinkugbe (Founder, Money Matters With Nimi/Former Nigerian Ambassador To Greece)
Funto Ibuoye (CEO, Five28 Global)
Debola Deji-Kurunmi (Founder, Immerse Coaching Company)
Osayi Alile (CEO, Aspire Coronation Trust Fund)
Adedoyin Jaiyesimi (Founder, Comms Avenue)
Ndidi Ukaonu (CEO, Parthian Capital)
Chinazom Arinze (CEO, AutoGirl)
Temitope Olagbegi (MD, Sixth Sense Interiors)
Vanessa Cole (Personal Chef, Chef Vee)
Kafayat Oluwatoyin Shafau (Founder, Imagneto Dance Company)
Layal Jade Tinubu (Founder, Tots Toys)
Chinwe Egwin (Economist/Finance Expert)
Ezinne Akudo (Founder, Nkassi)
Tobi Otokiti (Founder, ProductDive)
Tolu Michaels (Founder, ShowUp HQ)
Toyin Olajide (CEO, Air Peace)
Kemi Leke-Bamtefa (Manager, South African Airlines, Nigeria)
Adefunke Adeyemi (Secretary General, African Civil Aviation Commission)
Olubunmi Oluwaseun Kuku (MD/CEO FAAN)
Chinyere Kalu (First Nigerian female commercial pilot)
Adeola Ogunmola Showemimo (First Nigerian female pilot to fly Qatar Airways)
Ayobami Kareem (Founder/GMD WhiteRose International Group)
Tricia Olufemi-Olumide (Marketing Expert /Founder, Ziba Beach)
Oyinkansola Alabi (Founder, Emotion City)
Titi Ogufere (Founder, Interior Designers Association of Nigeria (IDAN))
Chinyere Okorocha (Chairperson, Nigerian Bar Association Women Forum)
Mfon Ekpo (CEO, The Discovery Centre)
Audrey Joe-Ezigbo (Deputy Managing Director, Falcon Corporation)
Olori Boye Ajayi (President, Borderless Trade Network)
Louisa Kiwn Olafuyi (Co-Founder, Kunda Kids)
Itoro Ugorji (CEO, The Baby Lounge)
Toyin Onigbanjo (Founder, Augustsecrets)

LEADERSHIP & PUBLIC SERVICE:
Professor Fatima Waziri-Azi (DG NAPTIP)
Hannatu Musa Musawa (Minister of Art, Culture & Creative Economy)
Dr Asabe Vilita Bashir (National Centre for Women’s Development)
Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite (Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment)
Professor Moji Adeyeye (DG, NAFDAC)
Ireti Kingibe (Senator Representing FCT)
Idiat Adebule (Senator Representing Lagos West)
Titilola Viviour-Adeniyi (Executive Secretary, Lagos State Domestic Violence Response Team)
Abike Dabiri (CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission)
Abi Olusanya (Commissioner for Agriculture, Lagos State)
Tola Akerele (Director-General, National Theatre)
Toke Benson-Awoyinka (Commissioner For Tourism Arts And Culture, Lagos State
Chalya Shagaya (Director-General, National Institute of Archeology And Museums Studies)
Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein (Accountant General of The Federation)
Dr Jamila Bio Ibrahim (Minister of Youth Development)
Uju Kennedy-Ohaneye (Minister of Women Affairs)
Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim (Minister of State, Police Affairs)
Caroline Adepoju Wura-Ola (Comptroller-General Nigeria Immigration Service)
Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi (Mandate Secretary, FCT Women Affairs Secretariat)
Dr Asabe Vilita Bashir (National Centre for Women’s Development)
Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite (Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment)
Dr Emem Omokaro (DG National Senior Citizens’ Centre)
Omotola Odeyemi (Postmaster General/CEO, NIPOST)
Lola Ade-John (Minister of Tourism)
Nkeiruka Onyejeocha (Minister of State, Labour)
Mairiga Mahmoud (Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory)
Muheeba Dankaka (Chairperson, Federal Character Commission)
Patience Oniha (DG, Debt Management Office)
Aisha Rimi (CEO, Nigerian Investment Promotion Council)
Nnenna Akajemeli (CEO/National Coordinator SERVICOM Office)
Kafilat Ogbara (House of Representatives, Kosofe Federal Constituency, Lagos)
Natasha Akpoti (Senator Representing Kogi Central)

Voting will open shortly, and the winners will be announced at the gala, the final event of Guardian Woman Festival to be held at Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos on March 16, 2024.
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