Simi Nwogugu

Simi Nwogugu is a champion for women’s and youth empowerment, dedicated to equipping African girls with leadership skills that drive financial success, social responsibility, and economic development.

As CEO of JA Africa, she has expanded operations from 10 to 23 countries, impacting over one million youth annually through entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and digital skills programs. A member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network, she is committed to her bold mission—the 10MBG Initiative—to empower 10 million Black girls as change leaders by 2050.