For Greg Cooke and his co-founder Nick Boswell, Rafiki began as a simple recruitment service for remote software talent while they were based in the UK. But as the world shifted toward flexible work, they saw a much bigger opportunity, to empower Africa’s top freelancers by giving them the infrastructure they deserve.

In a continent where access to technology can determine opportunity, Sikili is redefining how Africans connect, work, and grow. Founded by Maguelone Biau from Côte d'Ivoire and France, alongside co-founder Kadia Faye from Senegal, Sikili was born out of a desire to create a business that does good, one that meets people’s needs while protecting the planet for future generations.

AfricArena’s Mandilakhe Somdle sat down with the visionary founder of ShareCARD Sandra Awili, a woman whose journey from rock bottom to resilience has become a powerful story of innovation, purpose, and impact.