FLORENCE CHIKEZIE: ‘A 40 UNDER 40 CEO’ ADVANCING ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT THROUGH REDAHLIA INTERNATIONAL

Florence Chikezie is transforming Africa’s entrepreneurial landscape through ReDahlia International, equipping founders with the tools, training, and innovation

By Victoria Mgbanwa

Africa Entrepreneur Leadership Transformation Business.
Florence Chikezie, Founder and CEO of ReDahlia International
Florence Chikezie, Founder and CEO of ReDahlia International




As the Founder and CEO of ReDahlia International, Florence Chikezie is rewriting the script for how entrepreneurs in Africa access the tools, knowledge, and networks they need to succeed. At the heart of her work is a belief that with the right support, African entrepreneurs can compete on a global stage, building businesses that create jobs, inspire innovation, and transform communities.

Armed with a first-class degree in Management from the University of Nigeria and a Master’s in International Business from Hult International Business School, Florence transformed her passion for enterprise into a platform that bridges the gap between entrepreneurial ambition and real-world success. Through ReDahlia International, she has built a dynamic ecosystem that empowers entrepreneurs at every stage from idea conception to scaling operations.

Her ventures include ReDahlia Workspaces, a collaborative hub in Lagos where ideas are nurtured and partnerships are forged; Entrepreneurs.ng, a digital powerhouse reaching over 600,000 entrepreneurs annually with practical business insights; and ReDahlia Business Academy, which delivers hands-on training to equip founders with critical skills for sustainable growth. Most recently, she launched Complify, an innovative compliance-as-a-service platform simplifying tax and regulatory processes, freeing up entrepreneurs to focus on what they do best, building their businesses.

Florence’s influence extends far beyond her own company. She is a member of the prestigious Forbes Coaches Council, a certified MSME Coach with GIZ and SMEDAN, and a judge for Africa’s Business Heroes Prize, supporting entrepreneurs competing for $1.5 million in grant funding. She has also coached in high-impact programs like the Mastercard Transform Nigerian Youths Program and the Google Hustle Academy, mentoring the next generation of African business leaders.

Under Florence’s leadership, ReDahlia International has evolved from a local enterprise into a continental force blending digital innovation, strategic partnerships, and grassroots mentorship to create a thriving environment for African entrepreneurship. Her work is not only transforming businesses but shaping a future where Africa’s entrepreneurs lead with confidence, creativity, and global relevance.

With every entrepreneur empowered and every venture supported, Florence Chikezie is proving that African-led innovation in business development is not just possible it’s unstoppable.

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