Africans Column Announces List of 50 Influential African Women Architects Posted by Steve Perkins Date: April 08, 2024 in: NEWS, PEOPLE Leave a comment 84 Views Africans Column, a platform dedicated to projecting, celebrating, and supporting the good works of Africans in Art, Architecture, and Design, proudly unveils a prestigious list on March 31, 2024. This list aims to celebrate and honor the outstanding contributions of 50 Influential African Women Architects. This curated compilation celebrates the rich tapestry of talents and remarkable achievements exhibited by African women architects across the continent. From the dynamic urban hubs of Algeria, where the architecture reflects a fusion of cultural influences, to the picturesque vistas of Zimbabwe, where natural beauty harmonizes with architectural ingenuity, these visionary architects have woven their creativity into the fabric of Africa’s built environment. Their innovative designs and bold projects have not only reshaped skylines but also revitalized communities, fostering sustainable development and cultural preservation. Through their pioneering work, they have not just built structures, but narratives of resilience, identity, and progress, leaving an enduring legacy for generations to come. Below is the curated list, in alphabetical order, highlighting 50 Influential African Women Architects: 1. Akosua Serwah Obeng Mensah, Ghana 2. Alia Bengana, Algeria 3. Anya Van Der Merwe, South Africa 4. Assumpta Nnaggenda-Musana, Uganda 5. Aziza Chaouni, Morocco 6. Chinwe Ohajuruka, Nigeria 7. Chris Sutherland, Ghana 8. Danièle Diwouta-Kotto, Cameroon 9. Dominique Petit-Frère, Ghana 10. Elsie Owusu OBE, Ghana 11. Emma Miloyo, Kenya 12. Hayette Ndiaye, Chad 13. Ilze Wolff, South Africa 14. Irene Masiyanise, Zimbabwe 15. Katherine Maree Otten, South Africa 16. Leigh Bishop, South Africa 17. Lesley Lokko, Ghana 18. Linda Mvusi, South Africa 19. MAGDA MOSTAFA, Egypt 20. Maliam Mdoko, Malawi 21. May al-Ibrashy, Egypt 22. Mariam Issoufou Kamara, Niger 23. Melissa Jeannette Kacoutié, Ivory Coast 24. Miminat Shodeinde, Nigeria 25. Nada Elfeituri, Libya 26. Nadia Tromp, South Africa 27. Nana Akua Oppong Birmeh, Ghana 28. Nina Maritz, Namibia 29. Noella Nibakuze 30. Nzinga Biegueng Mboup, Senegal 31. Olajumoke Adenowo, Nigeria 32. Ola Uduku, Nigeria 33. Olayinka Dosekun-Adjei, Nigeria 34. Patti Anahory, Cabo Verde 35. Paula Nascimento, Angola 36. Rahel Shawl, Ethiopia 37. Rosemary Orthner, Ghana 38. Salima Naji, Morocco 39. Samia Henni, Algeria 40. Sarah Calburn, South Africa 41. Sarah El Battouty, Egypt 42. Shahira Fahmy, Egypt 43. Shamla Fernandez, Kenya 44. Sithabile Mathe, Botswana 45. Stella Mutegi – Kenya 46. Sumayya Vally, South Africa 47. Tatu Gatere, Kenya 48. Tosin Oshinowo, Nigeria 49. Valerie Mavoungou Rodriguez, Congo 50. Victoria Marwa Heilman, Tanzania This list serves as a testament to the incredible talent, dedication, and innovation displayed by African women architects. Each architect brings a unique perspective and expertise to the forefront of architectural discourse, enriching the built environment with their visionary designs and sustainable practices. For further information about each architect, please visit the full article here: 50 Influential African Women Architects For press information, contact: hello@africanscolumn.com About Africans Column: Africans Column is a platform that Projects, Celebrates and Supports the good works of Africans in Art, Architecture, and Design. Through in-depth profiles, interviews, news, events, and features, as well as by providing resources, networking opportunities, and amplifying their reach, Africans Column aims to highlight the voices and achievements of African artists, architects, and designers, fostering connections and collaborations within the creative community. Follow Africans Column on Twitter (@africanscolumn), Instagram (@africanscolumn), and Facebook (@africanscolumn) for updates and highlights.