After talking about the difficulties women have faced in Africa in my last blog I think it's important to also recognize the fact that there are many African women who have overcome these difficulties to gain their own power. Through this Forbes article we are able to see some of the youngest powerful women in Africa in the year 2014. To name a few on the list I will begin with Fatima-Zahra Mansouri, 38 is the mayor of Morocco's third largest city with a population of more than one million. Another young woman by the name of Tebogo Mashego at the age of 32 is a South African entrepreneur. She is the CEO and co-founder of Diep K Steel & Aluminum, and is one of the few women working in the metal and aluminum industry in South Africa. Lastly, is the author from Zimbabwe Noviolet Bulawayo (pictured below) who was the first Zimbawean to be shortlisted for the prestigious Man Booker Prize for her novel "We Need Names."

These are only a few of the many women listed for being very young women of power in Africa. They are all known for their own unique contributions to many different professions. I think this is a good side of African women to look at. Yes, the past has been some what of a struggle for them after being colonized, but they are working towards progress. When you feel like something is holding you back it can be really frustrating. It's great that the women of Africa have others to look up to and know that it is possible, and progress is being made. These are all great examples of what I believe many African women would love to have the opportunity to achieve. It's definitely worth checking out this article to what the other seventeen women have accomplished!