A new documentary has been released to highlight the stories of women entrepreneurs and investors addressing real problems in African markets. The film is a collaboration between the women in business community Women Who Build Africa (WWBA), skincare brand Uncover, and Madica.
About the Documentary
Comprehensive View of African Women Leaders
One of the first documentaries to provide a wide-ranging view of women business leaders on the continent, it features stories and perspectives of women entrepreneurs and investors. The release comes ahead of the upcoming Women Who Build Africa Assembly, set to take place in September in Nairobi.
Voices of the Community
“There’s nothing more powerful than hearing the stories of women that are walking the talk and actively working to build – and support – businesses solving real problems in African markets. I’m excited to share just a few of these stories, and showcase the women behind them, both for the rest of the world to hear and for any women considering taking the leap to walk in their footsteps. We hope to tell even more stories like these in the future,” said WWBA co-founder and head of marketing at Stitch, Thea Sokolowski.
Empowering Women
“We are so excited to partner with WWBA on this powerful film showcasing such incredible women builders on the continent,” said Sneha Mehta, co-founder and CEO at Uncover. “At Uncover, our aim is to empower women to ‘uncover’ whoever they want to be, confidently. That is so much more than products. It is a movement to inspire women to show up unapologetically. By showcasing more authentic stories, our hope is to show courage, confidence, vulnerability, journeys, and the power that really is revolutionary.”
Featured Stories
The documentary features insights from women leaders across various organizations, including Melanin Kapital, Partech Africa, BuuPass, Delta40, Mosmos, Kola Market, Uncover, Greenspoon, Gobeba, EarthEnable, Earthbond, Founders Factory Africa, Madica, VunaPay, Bloom Money, and many more.
Availability
The full video is available on YouTube and will be screened ahead of the WWBA Assembly. The documentary was produced by Strange Creature in South Africa.
Conclusion
This documentary not only showcases the inspiring journeys of African women entrepreneurs and investors but also aims to empower and inspire future women leaders to take bold steps in their entrepreneurial endeavors.