Jemila Abdulai

Jemila Abdulai is a digital transformation leader, strategist, and storyteller shaping the future of Africa’s digital economy. She is the creator of Circumspecte.com; an award-winning platform for African narratives, insights, and innovation, and is currently a digital leader at the intersection of business, technology, and finance.

Recognized as one of Africa’s 45 Most Influential Women in Digital Transformation (Dx5, 2022), Jemila brings over 15 years of experience advancing digital adoption, financial inclusion, and youth empowerment. Named Ghana’s Digital Skills Champion (2021), she has trained and mentored more than 3,000 entrepreneurs, professionals, and creatives to leverage digital tools for growth. She has also led strategy, policy advisory, and research initiatives for Africa-oriented organizations, drawing on her expertise as a former consultant with the African Development Bank.

Her contributions to digital media and transformation have earned multiple honors, including the 2020 President’s Youth Prize for Excellence in Digital Media under the patronage of His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and recognition as one of Ghana’s Top 50 Most Influential Youth. A published author, TEDx speaker, and TV host on food cultures and climate change, Jemila’s influence spans 30+ countries and 10 African nations where she has lived, worked, and built cross-cultural bridges.

Fluent in English and French, Jemila holds a Master’s in International Economics and International Affairs from Johns Hopkins SAIS and a Bachelor’s in Economics and French from Mount Holyoke College. She is passionate about reimagining Africa’s digital future through inclusive growth, storytelling, and Africa-Diaspora collaboration. Beyond her professional work, she enjoys traveling, exploring global cuisines, fitness, good design, and coaching others, as well as nurturing Africa-Diaspora relations.