Founder of Dolly Children Foundation and Dolly Stars School, Adedolapo Osuntuyi, has been selected as one of 12 education leaders from across Africa for Cohort 6 of the AL for Education School CEO Fellowship & Accelerator Programme, following a rigorous selection process involving applications from education leaders across the continent.
The selection places Osuntuyi among a distinguished cohort of mission-driven school founders and CEOs working to expand access to quality education across some of Africa’s most underserved communities. Across African
countries such as Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Uganda, South Africa, Kenya and South Sudan, the 12 Fellows represent diverse education models and approaches, united by a shared commitment to strengthening learning outcomes and creating better opportunities for children across the continent.
For Osuntuyi, the recognition is particularly significant against the backdrop of more than a decade of largely grassroots work in education. Through Dolly Children Foundation, she has quietly built initiatives focused on educational access, teacher development, mentorship, scholarships and community support, while Dolly Stars School provides free, holistic and learner-centred education to children in Makogi, Magboro, Ogun State.
Her selection reflects the significance of this sustained work and her commitment to building practical solutions around children and communities that are often left at the margins of formal education.
The AL for Education School CEO Fellowship & Accelerator is a two-year leadership development programme designed to strengthen education leaders who are building and expanding innovative models of quality learning across Africa. Fellows receive leadership development, operational expertise, financial support, teachertraining opportunities, mentorship and access to a continental peer network.
Beyond individual leadership development, the programme seeks to strengthen the people and institutions responsible for delivering education, recognising that sustainable improvement in African education requires capable school leaders, stronger systems and locally driven solutions.
Commenting on her selection, Osuntuyi said the opportunity represents both a personal milestone and an affirmation of the work that has been taking place behind the scenes for years.
“This selection deeply humbles me. For me, it is not simply about being chosen for a fellowship; it is a reminder that years of quiet work, persistence and commitment to children matter. Much of the work we do happens away from the spotlight, so to have that journey recognised alongside remarkable education leaders from across Africa is deeply meaningful.”
She added that the fellowship provides an opportunity to learn from other African education leaders while strengthening the systems behind her own work.
“I am looking forward to learning, unlearning and building with people who are confronting different realities but share the same conviction that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive.
I hope to bring those lessons back to our schools and communities and, ultimately, contribute to a stronger education ecosystem in Africa.”
The fellowship comes at a significant point in Osuntuyi’s journey, as the Dolly Children Foundation continues to expand its work in educational access and capacity building. Her selection also reinforces the growing importance of African-led solutions and education leaders translating conviction into practical interventions in their communities As Cohort 6 begins its two-year journey, Osuntuyi joins eleven other African education leaders united by a common objective: to strengthen schools, empower educators, and expand meaningful opportunities for children across the continent.
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