Oluchi Enebeli isn’t just making waves in the blockchain space—she’s building an entire movement. As the founder of Web3Ladies and co-founder of Crevatal, she is on a mission to bridge the gender gap in Web3 and empower African women with the skills to thrive in tech.
Her journey into blockchain wasn’t conventional. A mathematics graduate from the University of Benin, Oluchi once dreamed of earning first-class honors. When that didn’t happen, the disappointment was crushing. Instead of heading home, she stayed on campus, searching for a new path.
Tech wasn’t on her radar at first. Like many, she thought it was limited to graphic design and desktop publishing. A lack of funds ruled out networking courses and Cisco certifications, but a free WordPress training at her local church changed everything. That single class ignited her passion for web development, leading her to an internship at Crenet Tech Labs in Lagos.
It was there that she stumbled upon blockchain. A hackathon piqued her curiosity, and as she dug deeper, she realized blockchain wasn’t just about cryptocurrency—it was a revolutionary tool for transparency, governance, and financial empowerment.
That discovery launched her career. From working at Sterling Bank to securing roles at Binance, Crypto.com, and Nestcoin, Oluchi became a leading voice in the blockchain industry. But something was missing—representation.
In many blockchain teams, women made up just 2–5% of the workforce. Determined to change that, she launched Web3Ladies in 2021, with the goal of training 100,000 African women in blockchain and Web3.
The impact was immediate. By 2022, over 2,000 women had gained hands-on experience, built real-world projects, and landed tech jobs. Today, Web3Ladies has grown into a thriving network of over 153,890 members across Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, and Uganda. The initiative is now building a direct pipeline for companies to hire female blockchain engineers and integrating blockchain education into universities.
Oluchi’s story proves that sometimes, setbacks lead to bigger opportunities. From a failed academic dream to becoming a pioneer in blockchain, she is paving the way for thousands of African women to break into the industry—and she’s just getting started.
