Her Majesty Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom, convened the latest edition of Women Allying Women in Cape Coast, Ghana — a gathering dedicated to amplifying women’s voices and strengthening networks of solidarity across Africa and beyond.
The choice of Cape Coast carried deep significance. Here, Queen Mothers hold formal office, exercise authority, and guide their communities with wisdom and influence. Their role is not symbolic; it is central to governance. For Her Majesty, this living tradition reflects what is possible when women are recognised as leaders and decision-makers, and it provides a powerful model for the future of women’s representation across the continent.
The event brought together distinguished women leaders whose impact spans governance, business, culture, and media, including Maame Efua Houadjeto, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, Her Majesty Queen Wa Arian Simone of Côte d’Ivoire, Charlotte Osei, Sophia Ama Otabil, Hayat Aschkar, Baaba Ankrah, Angela Bamford, and Araba Koomson. Their presence underscored the breadth of women’s leadership and the strength that emerges when women stand together.
Under Her Majesty’s convening, Women Allying Women reaffirmed a clear vision: women’s allyship is power. Solidarity creates stronger communities. Collaboration generates opportunity. Representation secures dignity. The future of Africa depends on women lifting one another, standing together, and leading with courage.
“Women’s allyship is power — solidarity strengthens communities, representation secures dignity.”
