Flutterwave’s Global Board Director, Olajumoke Adenowo, Tops Edelman's Power of 55 List
By Dominic Sow · 22 December 2025

Flutterwave is proud to announce that Global Board Member Olajumoke Adenowo has been featured in the prestigious Edelman Longevity Labs’ Power of 55 list as Africa’s sole representative. This inaugural list spotlights 31 influential creators over the age of 55 who bring authority and lived experience to today’s discerning consumers. For Mrs. Adenowo, this recognition underscores a career defined by trust and creativity, further cementing her status as a global leader who resonates across generations.
Described by CNN as a “Starchitect,” Mrs. Adenowo is a world-renowned leader in architecture with a career spanning over 35 years. As the Principal Architect of AD Consulting, she has built a globally recognized firm known for solving complex problems through innovative design. Her career is marked by numerous honors, including the 2020 Forbes Woman Africa Entrepreneur of the Year Award, two U.S. Congressional recognitions for leadership and philanthropy, and a spot on the 2024 Forbes ‘50 Over 50�� list for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Beyond her professional achievements, she serves as a mentor to over 300 individuals across six continents.
Since joining Flutterwave’s Global Board of Directors in February 2024, Mrs. Adenowo has been instrumental in the company’s international growth. During her tenure, Flutterwave has expanded its operations into numerous key global markets, including the Middle East and Europe. In 2025, Flutterwave also unlocked new revenue streams through strategic partnerships with East Asian companies, contributing to a total processing value estimated at nearly $1 billion.
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- Flutterwave CEO Olugbenga Agboola Outlines Strategic Shift into Banking at Moonshot 2026 3 November 2026
- Flutterwave Appoints Guo Songmei as Regional VP to Scale Asia–Africa Trade Corridors 26 October 2026
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