The Top 50 Women Voices of 2026

As we conclude International Women’s Month, we are proud to unveil this year’s Top 50 Women Voices. This curated list honours 50 formidable leaders who are championing the advancement of women across diverse industries and walks of life.

These exceptional women were recently celebrated at the International Women’s Festival (Divas of Colour Festival). The Top 50 Women Voices initiative serves as a premier platform for visibility, spotlighting those who are breaking barriers and celebrating leaders who set the standard for the next generation.

In no particular order, meet the Divas of Colour top 50 women voices of 2026:

  1. Anaya Kamara
  2. Paulette Harris-German
  3. Dionne Ible
  4. Charity Moyo
  5. Kira Matthews
  6. Peju Abuchi
  7. Elaine Grant
  8. Naomi Baudelaire Smith
  9. Yvonne Kabarokore
  10. Natasha Noordzij
  11. Lady Ifeoluwa Alabi
  12. Dr Yemisi Akinbobola
  13. Olayinka Thomas
  14. Caroline Odogwu
  15. Azuka Agbai
  16. Jennifer Asenso
  17. Mariam Kintu
  18. Janet Campbell (Cllr)
  19. Peju
  20. Alison Coward
  21. Sonia Dixon, MBE
  22. Beverly Powell
  23. Dr Angela Herbert, MBE
  24. Carmilla Asiana PhD
  25. Carlene Nisbett, MBA
  26. Salome Ahenkora
  27. Elizabeth Boampong
  28. Precious Adesina
  29. Ibitola Ojoye
  30. Jenica Leah
  31. Tracey Nketiah
  32. Momena Chaudery
  33. Pauline Baagala, EMBA
  34. Rhoda Wilson
  35. Jocelyn Mate
  36. Rachael Corson
  37. Jacqueline Francis
  38. Ngozi Mbanu
  39. Georgina Fihosy
  40. Jennifer G. Robinson
  41. Nicole Moses
  42. Afua Hagan
  43. Pauline Baagala
  44. Jacqueline Durban
  45. Precious Adesina
  46. Denise Miguel
  47. Natasha Orumbie
  48. Lesley Lokko
  49. Natalie Edward-Yesufu
  50. Alison Chine-Williams