Affluenz Magazine Celebrates 50 Women Transforming Real Estate in Africa and the Middle East
Affluenz Magazine (formerly Pleasures Magazine), one of the world’s most prestigious luxury and business publications, unveils an exclusive feature titled “50 Women Transforming Real Estate Across Africa and the Middle East.” This landmark edition celebrates the continent’s and region’s most powerful women shaping the real estate landscape, highlighting how they merge profitability with purpose, innovation with impact, and ambition with enduring legacy.
Gracing the covers of this iconic edition is His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, who is featured for his visionary leadership and transformative impact through the NEOM Project, a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The feature delves into how NEOM is redefining the future of urban living, sustainability, and global investment in real estate and infrastructure. Also featured prominently is Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, who shares insights on the state’s renewed commitment to tourism, culture, and real estate development as key drivers of economic diversification and global visibility.
This powerful combination of leadership and innovation sets the tone for a compelling issue that goes beyond recognition to action. The edition also forms part of Affluenz Magazine’s broader initiative to attract developmental funding and global investment into real estate ventures across Africa and the Gulf, positioning the publication as a bridge between visionaries, investors, and transformational projects shaping the cities of tomorrow.
From Lagos to Dubai, Accra to Nairobi, Cairo to Kuwait City, these women are redefining how real estate is financed, developed, and experienced. They are setting new global standards in sustainability, driving inclusive growth, and proving that women are not merely participants in the industry but the architects of its future.
In Nigeria, Saadiya Aliyu, CEO of Urban Shelter Limited, continues to expand one of West Africa’s most respected real estate portfolios. Ichechi Chinarhu Okonkwo of Victoria Crest Homes and Dr. Jayne Obioma Onwumere of PWAN Group are leading a new era of affordable housing, bringing homeownership within reach for thousands of Nigerian families. Margaret Oki, CEO of Orwell Properties Management Limited, is redefining property management with a focus on balancing asset value and tenant satisfaction. Sade Balogun of Amen Estate and Redbricks Homes continues to elevate luxury living in Lagos, while Dr. Ibukun Adebayo of Rock Realty drives forward-thinking investments that reimagine urban spaces. Arch. Yemisi Suswam, Managing Director of All Purpose Shelter Limited, stands out as one of Nigeria’s most accomplished female architects and developers, pioneering innovative designs that merge functionality with elegance. Dr. Ololade Abuta, CEO of Gracias Global, has built one of the fastest-growing real estate brands in Nigeria, renowned for its premium developments and bold approach to women-led property investment.
In Ghana, Dr. Theresa Oppong-Beeko, CEO of Manet Group, remains a formidable force, responsible for some of the country’s largest commercial and residential projects. Hanna Atiase, CEO of E. Wells Realty and Consultancy, bridges diaspora investment with local opportunity, while Nana Ama Botchway, Managing Director of Aspire Estates, is creating new models of sustainable urban living across Accra’s emerging districts.
In the Gulf, Muna Easa Al Gurg of the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group and Amira Sajwani, CEO of PRYPCO, are solidifying Dubai’s reputation as a global powerhouse in property innovation. Nadia Zaal, co-founder of Zaya, has transformed luxury real estate with her commitment to eco-conscious communities. In Kuwait, Shaikha Al Bahar, President of National Bank of Kuwait Group, brings strategic financial insight to large-scale property investment, while Mayan Adnan Mahmoud in Bahrain continues to pioneer cutting-edge valuation systems at Carlton Real Estate.
Elsewhere, Rawya Mansour, founder of Egypt’s RAMSCO, blends sustainability and social impact through innovative property models. Nasra Nanda, CEO of Kenya Green Building Society, leads the movement for environmentally responsible construction across East Africa. Fatma Al-Mansouri of Abu Dhabi Investment Council and Leila Benali, Morocco’s Minister of Energy Transition, are advancing urban infrastructure and housing projects that strengthen the nexus between policy, sustainability, and economic growth.
This feature is more than a recognition; it is a definitive statement about the direction of the real estate industry across two dynamic regions. As Africa and the Middle East continue to urbanize and attract global investment, these fifty women represent the vanguard of a new era in real estate — one built on innovation, resilience, and vision.
Speaking on the feature, Adedotun Olaoluwa, Publisher of Affluenz Magazine, said, “These women represent the future of real estate across Africa and the Middle East. They are visionaries transforming communities, economies, and the built environment. Our goal is to celebrate their achievements globally while unlocking new avenues for developmental funding and sustainable growth.”
The Affluenz Magazine September/October edition, featuring this landmark story, has now been officially released and is currently available in 103 countries worldwide, in both hard copy and digital formats. The issue continues to attract widespread attention across global media, luxury circles, and the international real estate community.
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