In this episode, we have the privilege of celebrating a trailblazer: Bisi Adeleye‑Fayemi, a distinguished Nigerian‑British feminist activist, author, and tireless advocate for women’s empowerment.
She’s best known as a co‑founder of the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF)—Africa’s first continent‑wide grant‑making institution for women—and has dedicated her life to raising awareness and fighting gender injustice.
From her early work directing Akina Mama wa Afrika in London—where she established leadership training for hundreds of African women—to leading AWDF from 2001 to 2010 and advancing landmark gender‑equality laws in Nigeria as Ekiti State’s First Lady, Bisi’s impact spans grassroots activism to global policy .
Let’s join Usman Umar, who will share more about this remarkable woman—her journey, her achievements, and the legacy she’s building in the fight for women’s rights.