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African Female Voices Executive Team

Lebogang Masega

Kholofelo Malefahlo

Kholofelo Malefahlo

Lebogang Masega

CEO and Founder

 South Africa 

Lebogang Tisane-Masega is an e-commerce specialist, MBA graduate, writer, and philanthropist. She is passionate about the empowerment of women and children, and transforming the political and economic landscape of Africa by providing tools to advance the representation of women across all fields. 

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Kholofelo Malefahlo

Kholofelo Malefahlo

Kholofelo Malefahlo

 Kholofelo Malefahlo

Editorial Lead

 South Africa 

 Kholofelo Malefahlo is a multifaceted leader driving change across business, editorial, and community initiatives. As a former Sales Manager and Financial Education Workshop Coordinator at Old Mutual, she honed her skills in financial literacy and team leadership—experience that laid the foundation for her entrepreneurial ventures, including Pride Leather, a thriving leather repair and manufacturing business.

In the editorial space, Kholofelo has guided authors to refine their narratives by editing and proofreading two books and shaping content as an editor for The North Magazine. 

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Poni Abraham

Kholofelo Malefahlo

Aryane Ninsiima

Poni Abraham

Advocacy and Programs Lead

 South Sudan

Poni Abraham is a South Sudanese communications strategist and advocacy leader with over seven years of experience designing high-impact campaigns across media, civil society, and public health. She is the founder of the HerSphere Coalition, the nation's largest alliance advancing the Women, Peace and Security Agenda, and has led strategic communications for the Ministry of Health (ICAP at Columbia University), Oxfam GB, and Women for Women International. A Mandela Washington Fellow and World Bank Blog4Dev awardee, Poni specializes in translating grassroots realities into compelling narratives that drive policy change and amplify marginalized voices.

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Aryane Ninsiima

Aryane Ninsiima

Aryane Ninsiima

Aryane Ninsiima

  Content Lead (Visual)  

 Uganda

Aryane Ninsiima Tumusiime is the Visual and Audio Lead at AFV. She is a versatile media professional with hands-on experience in radio, television, print journalism, and digital media. She has demonstrated leadership in organizing media events, managing social media, and producing content under tight deadlines. Her background includes internships in TV production, radio, and public relations, complemented by active participation in media competitions and projects, showcasing her commitment and adaptability in the media industry.

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Okuhle Mjadu

Aryane Ninsiima

Cynthiah Lihavi

Okuhle Mjadu

 Volunteer and Membership Lead

 South Africa

Okuhle Mjadu is a South African professional with a background in legal education, stakeholder engagement, advocacy support, and project co-ordination developed in community-focused organisations. She complements her academic foundation with leadership development, equipping her to work across diverse contexts 

As Volunteer and Membership Director, Okuhle coordinates volunteers and country representatives, managing onboarding and workflow whilst also overseeing members' engagement and country insights. She also oversees the mentorship programme dedicated to equipping and empowering young women to become confident leaders in their careers. 

Her passions include law, literacy, human rights, and women’s equipping and empowerment, where she is committed to fostering inclusive growth.

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Cynthiah Lihavi

Aryane Ninsiima

Cynthiah Lihavi

Cynthiah Lihavi

 Social Media Lead

 Kenya

Cynthiah Lihavi is a Pan-African digital communications and branding expert with experience across media, healthcare, intelligence, technology, software, and real estate industries. She currently leads content strategy and social media at African Female Voices, managing campaigns across LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and TikTok, covering major continental events like the G20 shutdown . Previously, Cynthiah has shaped digital campaigns and brand strategy for Somo Group Intelligence, Softwareske, Somo Properties Limited, and several USA-based brands, delivering measurable engagement, audience growth, and high-quality content across multiple platforms. She is skilled in campaign planning, analytics, team leadership, and visual storytelling, with certifications in Social Media Marketing and Photoshop, and a Bachelor’s in Communications and Public Relations from Karatina University. Passionate about authentic storytelling and African identity, Cynthiah builds digital platforms that empower communities, amplify voices, and mentor emerging communicators.

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LeadHERship professional development Program: 2026 cohort

Sifen Mekonnen Gebremariam

Sifen Mekonnen Gebremariam

Sifen Mekonnen Gebremariam

Sifen Mekonnen Gebremariam

Sifen Mekonnen Gebremariam

Ethiopia

Daisy Chepchirchir

Sifen Mekonnen Gebremariam

Sifen Mekonnen Gebremariam

Daisy Chepchirchir

Daisy Chepchirchir

Kenya

Lucy Wangari Kahuho

Sifen Mekonnen Gebremariam

Lucy Wangari Kahuho

Lucy Wangari Kahuho

Lucy Wangari Kahuho 

Kenya

Rachel Wangu Njeri

Rachel Wangu Njeri

Lucy Wangari Kahuho

Rachel Wangu Njeri

Rachel Wangu Njeri

Kenya

Thobeka Dladla

Rachel Wangu Njeri

Nurah Virahsawmy

Thobeka Dladla

Thobeka Dladla 

South Africa

Nurah Virahsawmy

Rachel Wangu Njeri

Nurah Virahsawmy

Nurah Virahsawmy

Nurah Virahsawmy

Mozambique 

Rene Bosire

Thato Legobi

Thato Legobi

Rene Bosire

Rene Bosire

Kenya 

Thato Legobi

Thato Legobi

Thato Legobi

Thato Legobi

Thato Legobi

South Africa

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