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A Zambian businesswoman Monica Musonda is among the 100 BBC inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2022.
Among the list are global music phenomenon Billie Eilish, Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska, actresses Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Selma Blair, the ‘tsarina of Russian pop’ Alla Pugacheva, Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi, record-breaking triple jump athlete Yulimar Rojas, and Ghanaian author Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah.
The list also reflects the role of women at the heart of conflict around the world in 2022 – from the protesters bravely demanding change in Iran, to the female faces of conflict and resistance in Ukraine and Russia.
Monica Musonda, a Zambia businesswoman who had made it to the list is a corporate lawyer-turned-entrepreneur.
Monica Musonda, Founder and Chief Executive officer of Java Foods, a Zambian-based food processing company and instant noodle manufacturer in the Southern African Region.
She is the founder and chief executive officer of Java Foods, a Zambian-based food processing company and instant noodle manufacturer in the Southern African Region.
Her vision is to produce affordable food products by taking advantage of Zambia’s strong wheat yields, as well as the demand for more convenience foods and changing consumption patterns.
Musonda, who is a nutrition advocate, mentors several other female entrepreneurs and speaks out on issues affecting women in business.
She has won numerous awards,and has been recognised for her work to strengthen Africa’s agricultural and food systems.
This is the 10th season of 100 Women, so BBC has taken the opportunity to explore what progress has been made over the last decade regarding women’s rights.
For the first time this year, we have also asked previous 100 Women to nominate others who they felt deserved a place on the 2022 list.
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