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| Linda Ikeji |
Forbes
Africa has released its August 2012 issue which is dedicated to
celebrating African women.
With the knowledge that women are the bedrock of the African society,
Forbes profiled Africa’s 20 Most Prominent Women in the latest issue of
the magazine.
Also in the August issue, an entire section was dedicated to the women
in Africa who are breaking the mold to make a name for themselves in the
business world.
The issue featured profiles on two young Nigerian women, Linda Ikeji and
Chibundu Onuzo.
Linda Ikeji’s profile was titled ‘Beauty, Brains And The Business Of
Blogging’.Linda Ikeji is a popular blogger and founder of Linda
Ikeji’s blog while 21 year-old Nigerian writer, Chibundu Onuzo , is the
acclaimed author of ‘The Spider King’s Daughter’.
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| Chiduzo Onuzo And Ory Okolloh |
Kenyan activist, lawyer and blogger – Ory Okolloh was
also featured in the magazine. She is also the Google Policy Manager for
Africa and the co-founder of the parliamentary watchdog site
Mzalendo.com which seeks to increase government accountability by
systematically recording bills, speeches, MPs, standing orders.
Also featured is Wendy Appelbaum owner of Quoin Rock Wine Estate who has a claim to being
Africa’s richest woman.
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| Wendy Appelbaun |
