About Dr Allegro Dinkwanyane
Dr Allegro Dinkwanyane is a South African award-winning entrepreneur, qualified journalist & publicist, certified business coach, media personality, and philanthropist recognised for her contributions to business, leadership, youth and women empowerment. As the Founder and CEO of Orgella Group, she has built a diversified business ecosystem that spans media, communications, events, agriculture, property development, and digital platforms. Her work continues to inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs to pursue purpose-driven businesses and create meaningful impact across Africa.
Inspiring entrepreneurs to build purposeful businesses and create lasting impact.
From a single idea to a diversified business group.
Dr Allegro’s entrepreneurial journey began in 2011 when she launched Orgella Entertainment at the age of 21. What started as a digital entertainment blog quickly gained popularity and laid the foundation for what would eventually become Orgella Group. Through determination, innovation, and a strong entrepreneurial vision, she expanded her ventures across multiple industries, building a business ecosystem that reflects creativity, leadership, and long-term impact.
A foundation in journalism, communications, and media.
Dr Allegro holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism from the University of Johannesburg, where she majored in Communications and Philosophy. She further expanded her knowledge in Social Media and Digital Marketing through studies at the University of Cape Town. Before becoming fully self-employed, she gained valuable industry experience with multiple media platforms, including UJFM, 5FM, Talk Radio 702, BBC Africa, TRACE Urban and TRACE Sport Stars, where she contributed as a journalist, PR manager, and social media strategist.
She is also an alumna of the Honoris Online Academy, where she completed the Honoris 21st Century Soft Skills Certificate, and further advanced her personal and professional development through the NeuroMentor Brilliance Certificate at the NeuroCoach & Mentor Institute.
Building businesses that empower people and communities.
Through her leadership at Orgella Group, Dr Allegro continues to champion entrepreneurship, innovation, and empowerment. Her vision is centred on creating opportunities for emerging entrepreneurs while building sustainable businesses that contribute to economic growth and community development across Africa.
Celebrating achievements in entrepreneurship and leadership.
Dr Allegro’s work has been recognised across Africa and internationally for its contribution to business and empowerment. She has been featured in leading publications and media platforms and has received numerous accolades for her entrepreneurial achievements. In recognition of her work and influence, she was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration from Prowess University in Delaware, USA.
The evolution of a vision into a growing business ecosystem.
2013
Africa Social Media Awards finalist
December 2015
Forbes Woman Africa recognised Allegro as one of Africa’s youngest female media business owners on the rise.
2017
Business Women’s Association of South Africa Regional Business Achiever Awards finalist
June 2017
Allegro was appointed as the NDP (National Development Plan) 2030 Ambassador by the South African Department of Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation.
November 2017
listed as on of the 100 Most Influential Young South Africans by Avance Media
December 2017
“40 African’s under 40 making it in Africa” list by iAfrica
January 2018
graced the cover of the Alumni Impumelelo magazine, recognized as one of the universities notable alumni
February 2018
recipient of the Femina Super Woman Achiever Award presented to her at the World Women’s Leadership Congress & Awards in Mumbai, India.
November 2018
listed as one of the Top 200 “Change Makers” in Business by Tropics Magazine
2018
Munghana Lonene “Footprints of Africa” recognition award for making her mark in Africa and creating jobs for the youth
April 2019
Recipient of the “Exceptional Women of Excellence” award from the Women Economic Forum in New Delhi, India
June 2019
Black Women in Business Award finalist
July 2019
Africa’s Most Influential Women in Business & Government finalist
July 2019
Officially on-boarded as a “Play Your Part” ambassador by Brand South Africa
2019
Woman of Wonder award recipient
2020
Recognised as one of the '100 Most Influential Young Leaders in Africa' by the Pan African Youth Leadership Foundation
2021
Recipient of the 'Top 50 Influential African CEOs' award at the African Business Leaders summit
2021
Listed on the Mail & Guardian Top 200 Young South African's list
2022
The Pan African Youth Leadership Foundation recognised Allegro is one of the 50 Most Influential Global Leaders at a summit hosted in Dubai
2022
Orgella Group was identified as one of South Africa's Top Gender Empowered Companies endorsed by the Commission for Gender Equality, United Nations Women and Standard bank Top Women
2022
Recipient of the 'Sustainability Leadership Award' from World Sustainability, Mauritius
2023
Africa Forty Under 40 awards finalist
2023
Recipient of the Africa's Under 40 CEO's award
2023
Africa Outstanding Professionals Awards 'Most Outstanding Media Personality' award recipient
2023
Award recipient at the Gender Mainstreaming Awards sponsored by Accenture
2024
Recipient of the Visionary Award by Women of Wonder Awards
2024
Women of Stature Awards 'CEO of the Year' Award recipient
2025
Nedbank Oliver Top Empowerment Awards nominee. Orgella Group recognised for its dedication to empowerment and transformation.
2025
Orgella Group awarded the Top 20 Outstanding businesses award at the Canadian Global Awards
2025
100 African Female Change Makers' Award Recipient at the African Women Achievers Awards