La Mode, a magazine renowned for fashion, beauty, lifestyle, entertainment, and inspiration, has expanded its scope to acknowledge the exceptional work and remarkable achievements of mid- and senior-level female professionals across Africa.
Introducing the magazine’s Top 100 Most Influential Leading African Women list, which highlights the voices and impacts of African women in corporate, political, and media sectors who are reshaping industries and challenging the status quo.
This edition showcases women from 4 African regions across 18 countries, selected based on the influence of their roles, impact, philanthropic initiatives, thought leadership, and career achievements.
The regional breakdown includes West Africa (74), East Africa (12), Southern Africa (12), and Central Africa (2).
Daniel Usidamen, Content Editor, remarked, “I believe that this list goes beyond celebrating these women, but is also an inspiration to women across Africa and beyond. It is about the power, drive, and contributions to the continent. Our goal is to make the voices of these women who have achieved so much but may not have received the recognition get what they deserve. We hope that this recognition will inspire more women to pursue their dreams, break barriers, and make a positive impact in their communities.”
See the list below:
| Name | Country | Position | |
| Afua Kyei | Ghana | Chief Financial Officer, Bank of England | |
| Aisha Yesufu | Nigeria | Human Rights Advocate | |
| Alice Banze | Mozambique | Social Scientist | |
| Amina Chawahir Mohamed Jibril | Kenya | Former Kenyan cabinet secretary, lawyer and diplomat | |
| Amina J. Mohammed | Nigeria | Deputy Secretary-General, UN | |
| Annette Kanora | Tanzania | Head of Media Relations, Vodacom Tanzania Plc | |
| Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh | Ghana | Strategic Partnership Lead Africa, Microsoft | |
| Angela Mensah-Poku | Ghana | Chief Enterprise Business Officer, MTN Ghana | |
| Angelique Kidjo | Benin | Five times Grammy Singer | |
| Aruma Oteh | Nigeria | Economist | |
| Arit Okpo | Nigeria | Journalist & TV Host | |
| Ayo Mairo-Ese | Nigeria | Anchor, ARISE News | |
| Ayodele Olojede FCA. MBA | Nigeria | Divisional Head, Retail, & SME, Wema Bank Plc | |
| Beatrice Agyeman Abbey | Ghana | Group CEO, Media General | |
| Becca | Ghana | Singer | |
| Berla Mundi | Ghana | Media Personality, Women’s Advocate, & Voice Artist | |
| Bintou Keita | Guinea | Special Rep of the Secretary-General in the DRC, UN | |
| Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie | Nigeria | Author | |
| Clara Chizoba Kronborg | Nigeria | Founder, Women’s World Show | |
| Clare Akamanzi | Rwanda | CEO, Rwanda Development Board (RDB) | |
| Danai Gurira | Zimbabwe | Actress & Playwright | |
| Damilola Ogunbiyi | Nigeria | CEO, Sustainable Energy for All | |
| Degan Ali | Somalia | Executive Director, ADESO | |
| Dr. Chinyere Anigbo MBBS, MPH | Nigeria | CEO, Priceless Hairs | |
| Dr. Nkechi Harry Ngonadi | Nigeria | CEO, NHN Couture | |
| Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng | South Africa | United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health, Office of the United Nations’s High Commissioner for Human Rights | |
| Ellen Johnson Sirleaf | Liberia | Founder, EJS Center | |
| Eloho Omame | Nigeria | Co-Founder & General Partner, FirstCheck Africa | |
| Faustina Fynn-Nyame | Kenya | Executive Director for Africa Children’s Investment Fund Foundation | |
| Fatima Kyari Mohammed | Nigeria | Permanent Observer to the United Nations, African Union | |
| Farida Bedwei | Ghana | Principal Software Engineer, Microsoft | |
| Fatoumatta Njai | The Gambia | Member of the National Assembly in The Gambia | |
| Francoise Moudouthe | Cameroon | CEO, African Women’s Development | |
| Funke Akindele | Nigeria | Filmmaker & Actress | |
| Genevieve Nnaji | Nigeria | Actress, Producer & Director | |
| Glanis Changachirere | Zimbabwe | Founding Director of the Institute for Young Women Development | |
| H.E. Chido Cleopatra Mpemba | Zimbabwe | Youth Envoy, African Union | |
| H.E. Dr. Monique Nsanzabaganwa | Rwanda | Deputy Chairperson, African Union | |
| H.E. Fatima Kyari Mohammed | Nigeria | Permanent Observer to the United Nations, African Union | |
| H.E. Hanna Serwaa Tetteh | Ghana | Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa, United Nations | |
| H.E. Sanda Ojambo | Kenya | Assistant Secretary-General, United Nations Global Compact | |
| Hilda Bassey | Nigeria | Founder & CEO, MyFood By Hilda Baci | |
| Ibukun Awosika | Nigeria | The Chair Centre Group, Founder & CEO | |
| Ifedayo Agoro | Nigeria | Founder, Dang Lifestyle & Diary of A Naija Girl | |
| Ifiokobong Akan | Nigeria | CEO/Creative Director/Designer, House of Borah | |
| Ijeure Ezebuike Onwadike | Nigeria | CEO, Urezkulture | |
| Jackie Appiah | Ghana | Actress | |
| Joselyn Dumas | Ghana | TV Host & Actress | |
| Joyce Msuya | Tanzania | Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs & Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator | |
| Kemi Adetiba | Nigeria | Filmmaker & Television Director | |
| Khosi Twala | South Africa | Reality TV Star | |
| Laurie Idahosa | Nigeria | ||
| Lydia Nsekera | Burundi | Referee | |
| Marvis Owusu-Gyamfi | Ghana | Executive Vice President, African Center for Economic Transformation | |
| Maryam Elisha | Nigeria | Founder, Rikato By ME | |
| Maya Horgan Famodu | Nigeria | Founder & Managing Director, Ingressive Capital. Founder, Ingressive | |
| Meaza Ashenafi | Ethiopia | Former President of the Federal Supreme Court of Ethiopia | |
| Mercy Eke | Nigeria | Reality Star & Actress | |
| Mimi Yina | Nigeria | CEO, Medlin Couture | |
| Moky Makura | South Africa | Executive Director, Africa No Filter | |
| Monali Shah | Kenya | Board Advisor, Pixis | |
| Monica Geingos | Namibia | Former First Lady of Namibia | |
| Mo Abudu | Nigeria | Media Mogul & Philanthropist | |
| Nadia Buari | Ghana | Actress | |
| Nana Ama McBrown | Ghana | Actress | |
| Nana Akua Addo | Ghana | Model & Actress | |
| Nancy Isime | Nigeria | Actress & Model | |
| Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala | Nigeria | Director-General, World Trade Organization (WTO) | |
| Nwanyibuife Eunice Okam | Nigeria | Founder, Erica Moore | |
| Olori Atuwatse III | Nigeria | Queen of the Warri Kingdom | |
| Oluwasola Obagbemi | Nigeria | Corporate Communications Manager, Anglophone West Africa, Meta | |
| Omotala Jalade Ekeinde | Nigeria | Actress, Singer, & Philanthropist | |
| Peace Hyde | Ghana | Television Producer | |
| Phuthi Mahanyelle | South Africa | CEO, Naspers | |
| Prada O. Uzodinma Esq. | Nigeria | Contract & Marine Lawyer | |
| Rebecca Enonchong | Cameroon | Founder, AppsTech | |
| Roselie Afije | Nigeria | Reality TV Star | |
| Safina Asibi Mohammed | Nigeria | Entrepreneur | |
| Serwaa Amihere | Ghana | Broadcast Journalist & News Presenter, GHOne TV | |
| Sibongile Sambo | South Africa | Founder, SRS Aviation | |
| Sonia Tucker | Sierra Leone | International Model | |
| Stephanie Busari-Bediham | Nigeria | Senior African Editor, CNN | |
| Temilade Yusuff | Nigeria | Director of Internal Audit and Risk Management, IHS Tower | |
| Thembi Seete | South Africa | Actress | |
| Theresa Ayoade | Ghana | CEO, Charterhouse SME, Banking, & Finance | |
| Tiwa Savage | Nigeria | Singer, Songwriter, & Actress | |
| Tobi Otokiti | Nigeria | Founder/CEO, ProductDive | |
| Tonya Osato-Lawani | Nigeria | Founder, Seal Group | |
| Tosin Ajibade | Nigeria | Founder, OloriSuperGal | |
| Toyin Lawani | Nigeria | Founder, Tiannah Empire | |
| Uche Pedro | Nigeria | Founder, Bella Naija | |
| Vimbai Mutinhiri | Zimbabwe | Actress & Model |