Founder of The Intelligent Lady, Princess Sekyere Bih, has been celebrated as one of the 100 Most Influential Women in Africa at the 4th Edition of the African Women Awards held in Kigali, Rwanda. The prestigious recognition highlights her exceptional contributions to women’s empowerment, leadership development, and sustainable community transformation across the continent.
Princess Sekyere Bih, in her heartfelt acceptance speech, dedicated the honor to the women and girls who inspire her continuous advocacy. “This recognition is not mine alone; it belongs to the remarkable women whose courage, creativity, and resilience continue to inspire the stories we tell through The Intelligent Lady Magazine, the accomplished and aspiring young women in our Network, and the adolescent girls we nurture and train through our Academy,” she expressed.
Her inspiring journey with The Intelligent Lady began in 2010 with a sincere mission to support young women—particularly undergraduate students—to transition smoothly into the corporate world. Through mentorship, leadership development initiatives, and guidance from accomplished women, what started as a personal commitment has evolved into a dynamic continental movement.
The growth materialized with the launch of The Intelligent Lady Magazine in 2017, followed by The Intelligent Lady Network in 2018, and later The Intelligent Lady Academy in 2021 in Lesotho and Ghana. Today, The Intelligent Lady stands as a fully-fledged ecosystem—a magazine, a network, and an academy—collectively nurturing confident, empowered, and impactful young African women.
Ms. Bih further reaffirmed the brand’s mission, emphasizing the need to continuously support women and girls across Africa. “Our mission has always been simple yet powerful—to inspire and equip women and girls with the skills, confidence, and opportunities to lead, innovate, and transform their communities. From the classrooms of Ghana to the mountains of Lesotho, I’ve seen firsthand that when women and girls are empowered, nations are strengthened.”
The African Women Awards, founded by The Business Executive Group, is a premier platform dedicated to honoring women of African descent who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and excellence across governance, entrepreneurship, social impact, public service, creative industries, finance, technology, and development. The 2025 edition, held under the theme “Empowering Heritage, Elevating Futures, Uniting African Women for Sustainable Progress,” convened female leaders, ambassadors, heads of state, and dignitaries from across the continent to recognize women whose vision and resilience are reshaping Africa’s progress.
Princess Sekyere Bih expressed deep appreciation to her team, mentors, partners, and the young women who continue to motivate her work. She reaffirmed her unwavering commitment to empowering women and girls to claim their rightful place in leadership and societal advancement.
About The Intelligent Lady
The Intelligent Lady is a women’s empowerment brand and platform that inspires and equips women, girls, and the youth to embrace leadership, build confidence, innovate, and transform their communities through its Magazine, Network, and Academy.
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