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:
- Anaya Kamara
- Paulette Harris-German
- Dionne Ible
- Charity Moyo
- Kira Matthews
- Peju Abuchi
- Elaine Grant
- Naomi Baudelaire Smith
- Yvonne Kabarokore
- Natasha Noordzij
- Lady Ifeoluwa Alabi
- Dr Yemisi Akinbobola
- Olayinka Thomas
- Caroline Odogwu
- Azuka Agbai
- Jennifer Asenso
- Mariam Kintu
- Janet Campbell (Cllr)
- Peju
- Alison Coward
- Sonia Dixon, MBE
- Beverly Powell
- Dr Angela Herbert, MBE
- Carmilla Asiana PhD
- Carlene Nisbett, MBA
- Salome Ahenkora
- Elizabeth Boampong
- Precious Adesina
- Ibitola Ojoye
- Jenica Leah
- Tracey Nketiah
- Momena Chaudery
- Pauline Baagala, EMBA
- Rhoda Wilson
- Jocelyn Mate
- Rachael Corson
- Jacqueline Francis
- Ngozi Mbanu
- Georgina Fihosy
- Jennifer G. Robinson
- Nicole Moses
- Afua Hagan
- Pauline Baagala
- Jacqueline Durban
- Precious Adesina
- Denise Miguel
- Natasha Orumbie
- Lesley Lokko
- Natalie Edward-Yesufu
- Alison Chine-Williams