African women continue to make waves. Afua Kyei, a Ghanaian-British woman, has been named the most influential Black person in the UK, topping the 2026 Powerlist. As the chief financial officer of the Bank of England, she plays a crucial role in steering the bank through volatile economic periods.
Kyei’s recognition highlights her dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion. She serves as a powerful role model for black women in finance.
Other notable influential black women in the UK include:
– Michelle Ogundehin, Editor-in-Chief of Elle Decoration, ranked number three on the Powerlist.
-Abigail Blackburn, Editor of Now Magazine, ranked number 10 on the Power-list
-Yetunde Dada, Senior Director of Product Management at Astronomer
-Silika Shellie, Director of Grocery Innovation at Sainsbury’s
– Issra Omer, Product Director at Spotify.
– Becky George-David, Executive Director of product at JP Morgan Chase.