This article examines The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership Effectiveness in African Contexts: A Feminist Political Economy Approach with a focused emphasis on Nigeria within the field of Business. It is structured as a policy analysis article that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.