They're breaking barriers and are certainly mavericks within their respective industries - let's celebrate these African female pioneers.

A young Nigerian who is one of the few females to work in the traditionally male-dominated industry of woodwork. She shows off her skills, creativity, and determination needed to make it in a field that was once off-limits.

Ballooning over the famous Masai Mara is a magical experience that only a lucky few can afford. But for Captain Joyce Beckwith - AKA Captain Smiles - it's just another day in the office. A trailblazer in the truest sense of the word, she's proud to show off Kenya at its finest.

Jessica Munisamy fought hard for her place as a female chef, defying the expectations of her family and the men dominating the industry. Today, she heads up an Indian restaurant as the executive chef in Johannesburg.

Blind in one eye, Alice Kayibanda uses black-and-white photography to document real life in her home country Rwanda. She tells personal stories through her art and shows us her unique creative process.

The Fulani are a nomadic group of people found across West Africa. Nigerian economist-turned -fashion designer Aisha Babayo Shehu creates unique pieces that merge her nomadic culture with contemporary fashion.