5 Reasons we love our Women's Month cover star Achieng Agutu

Trekking across the world and making her mark as one of the most influential people in the industry, Achieng Agutu holds her head high with quiet confidence. The first of many, Achieng is building a legacy on her resounding belief in uplifting African girls. From the runways of Miami Swim Week to the pages of Vogue, Achieng's journey is nothing short of remarkable. With her signature glow, magnetic energy, and unapologetic self-love, it’s no surprise the world now knows her as the Confidence Queen. As our Women's Month cover star, we share 5 reasons we love Achieng Agutu.

1. Using her platform for positive impact

Sharing her daily affirmations, empowering messages and unfiltered moments on her social media platforms sparked a global movement that soon translated from viral content to real life powerhouses like those seen on INFLUENCED, the Gen Z talk show on Amazon Prime Video — produced by Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine. Achieng uses her platform to create spaces where real conversations about confidence, identity and representation take centre stage. For her, this isn’t just about being a digital sensation; it’s about breaking barriers in fashion, media and beyond.

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A snapshot of our Women’s Month Issue Cover Story featuring Confidence Queen, Achieng Agutu

Achieng Agutu uses her platform to break barriers, Image: JD Barnes

2. Impactful passion projects

Her story is one of deep cultural roots and soaring dreams — and Achieng is bringing that magic back home. Still in the works is her Confidence Tour, which she's aiming to kick off in Nairobi. The project will offer a space for connection, healing, empowerment and limitless joy. The tour is not just a vibe — it’s a movement.

Achieng's journey is cemented in cultural roots and big dreams, Image: JD Barnes

3. An advocate for Black girls and women

Achieng is determined to build a creative sanctuary for Black girls worldwide. A space where they can rest, dream, create and just be. For her, greatness means creating platforms where other Black girls can fly, laugh and thrive.

Achieng is seen as a confidence queen and an advocate for Black girls and women, Image: JD Barnes

4. Owning intimidating spaces

From panel discussions with corporate titans to magazine covers with supermodels, Achieng has faced intimidating spaces where she was often the only Black woman in the room. But her presence? Unmistakable. She realised her voice could shape the room and her energy could shift it. From that moment she entered rooms with presence.

Achieng has mastered the art of taking up space, Image: JD Barnes

5. She's her own hype woman

Achieng's internal hype woman was born from cancelled plans, silent nights and every time she refused to be stopped by a "no". She became the encouraging voice in her own ear. This is the reason she shows u pfor herself like it’s her job — because it is.