Breaking Barriers in Tech
In a world where women are still underrepresented in science and technology, Regina Honu stands tall as one of Africa’s most influential voices in tech education and entrepreneurship. Known widely as the “Tech Queen of Ghana,” Honu is the founder and CEO of Soronko Solutions and Soronko Academy, the first coding and human-centered design school for children and young adults in West Africa.
Her mission is simple but powerful: to bridge the digital skills gap across Africa and empower women and girls to lead in the digital economy.
A Journey from Code to Change
Regina’s journey into tech was not a straightforward one. Growing up in Ghana, she faced cultural expectations that discouraged women from pursuing careers in technology. But her passion for problem-solving and innovation pushed her to study computer science and later work as a software developer.
She soon realized that her calling was bigger than writing code — it was about creating opportunities for the next generation. This led to the birth of Soronko Solutions, a social enterprise dedicated to using technology to drive social impact.
Building Soronko Academy
Through Soronko Academy, Honu has trained thousands of girls and young women in coding, robotics, and digital literacy. The academy’s programs go beyond technical skills — they also focus on critical thinking, communication, and leadership, ensuring that participants are well-rounded and ready to thrive in a competitive tech-driven world.
Global Recognition
Honu’s work has not gone unnoticed. She has been featured on CNN as one of Africa’s most inspiring women and recognized by BBC as one of the 100 Most Influential Women in the World. She has also won the ITU Equals in Tech Award for her work championing gender equality in technology.
Her story inspires a growing movement of women leaders across Africa who are challenging stereotypes and carving out space in the male-dominated tech industry.
Championing Women in Tech
Beyond her own organizations, Regina is a vocal advocate for diversity and inclusion in the African tech ecosystem. She works with policymakers, corporates, and communities to ensure that digital transformation leaves no one behind. Her goal is to create a future where young girls see technology as a natural career choice rather than a gender-defying act of rebellion.
What’s Next
Looking ahead, Regina plans to scale Soronko Academy across Africa, with the aim of training 100,000 women and girls by 2030. She is also investing in programs that support women entrepreneurs to leverage technology to grow their businesses, driving economic empowerment at the grassroots level.
The Legacy She’s Building
Regina Honu’s impact goes beyond classrooms and code. She is reshaping the narrative of what it means to be a woman in tech in Africa. By empowering others, she is building a pipeline of talent that will define the continent’s future in artificial intelligence, fintech, and digital innovation.
