Considered to be one of the most powerful women in the world, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is renowned for her contributions to Nigeria’s economy and international economic organizations, including as Director-General of the World Trade Organization
Considered Africa’s first internationally published female novelist
Merchant queen’ Omu OOkwei was made Chief of the Ontisha Waterside Settlement and a member of the native court in 1912. In 1936 she was crowned Omu of Osomari. Despite her interaction with British colonisers for trade purposes, she maintained and fought for Igbo beliefs and practises.
Igbo queen of Enugu-Ezike
Piper’s distinctly confrontational ability to address pertinent topics around racial segregation and stereotyping have established her voice as one which is fearless, powerful, and hugely influential.