Heavy Chef SA Top 5 Women Entrepreneurs: Inam Qoma

Inam Qoma is a dynamic entrepreneur and a trailblazer in content marketing. At just 26, she became the co-owner and, more recently, the CEO of Rothko Brand Partners, a 100% women-owned and 51% Black-owned agency that has garnered global clients with its innovative approach.
With over a decade of experience in strategic communications, Inam has successfully driven initiatives across diverse sectors, including education, sustainability, finance, and research. Her agency is dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations, particularly those focused on building a brighter future for Africa, by helping them achieve their goals and create lasting impact through strategic content marketing.
Rothko Brand Partners boasts an impressive client roster that includes both local and international NGOs, as well as corporate entities like the World Economic Forum, the Allan Gray Centre for African Entrepreneurship, the Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance, and Oxford University Press.
Inam, a married mother of two, is passionate about promoting positive narratives of young Africans. She is deeply committed to social responsibility and inclusivity, values that have guided her career and personal life. Her contributions to business and society were recognized when she was named one of Mail & Guardian's 200 Young South Africans for 2024 in the business category.
As she continues to shape the future of African storytelling, Inam Qoma stands at the forefront of a new generation of leaders driving positive change across the continent.