Young, ambitious, and bold, meet the new leaders shaping Africa.
For a decade, we have unpacked the unmistakable potential and story of Africa’s youth. And FORBES AFRICA’s 10th 30 Under 30 list too has ambition and adrenaline packed into this special issue. These purpose-minded 20-something achievers are on the way up, overcoming the odds in their quest to become tomorrow’s titans and billionaires, making a huge difference in the countries, companies, and communities they serve.
Renuka Methil, Managing Editor, FORBES AFRICA
- Alex Mativo, 29, Kenya, CEO and Co-founder, E-LAB, Nanasi and Duck, Industry: Multiple ventures
- Ann-Kathrin Joos, 28, South Africa, CEO and Founder, Standard Beauty, Industry: Beauty
- Vimbai Masiyiwa, 29, Zimbabwe, CEO, Batoka Hospitality, Industry: Tourism
- Andrew Ddembe, 28, Uganda, Co-founder and CEO, MobiKlinic, Industry: Healthtech
- Chad Jones, 28, South Africa, Social Media Content Creator and Brand Influencer, Industry: Social media
- Adedamola Oyinlola Adefolahan (Fireboy DML), 28, Nigeria, Singer-songwriter, Industry: Entertainment
- Tyla Laura Seethal, 22, South Africa, Singer-Songwriter, Industry: Entertainment
- Ayushi Chandaria, 26, Kenya, Founder, Design Thinking Program (Kenya), Industry: Education
- Ama Qamata, 25, South Africa, Actress, Producer, Industry: Entertainment
- Daniel Novitzkas, 28, South Africa, Co-founder and Chairman of the Board, Specno, Industry: Software development and technology solutions
- Prisca Wegesa Magori, 29, Tanzania, CEO and Co-founder, TenTen Explore and Smart EFD, Industry: Software development
- Luke Mostert,27, South Africa, Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer, CatalyzU, Industry: Venture Capital
- Kenneth M. Njeru, 25, Kenya, Director and Founder, Africa Afya Healthcare, Industry: Health investment services Services
- Arooj Sheikh, 28, Kenya, Founder and CEO, Beyond Kenyan Bars, Sector: Social development
- Cayley Jorgensen, 29, South Africa, CEO and Founder, Ingage Support; Registered Counselor, Sector: Mental health
- Hildah Magaia, 29, South Africa, Forward for Mazatlán F.C Femenil and Banyana Banyana, Industry: Sport-football
- Victor Osimhen, 25, Nigeria, Footballer and Striker for Super Eagles, Industry: Sport-football
- Tobi Amusan, 26, Nigeria, Track and Field Athlete, Industry: Sport - athletics
- Damian Willemse, 25, South Africa, Stormers and Springboks Rugby Player, Industry: Sport - rugby
- Ricardo Lognath, 29, South Africa, Co-Founder and CEO, Omninela Medical, Industry: Healthcare/E-commerce
- Nicolas Lognath, 27, South Africa, Co-Founder and Director, Omninela Medical, Industry: Healthcare/E-commerce
- Ruth Erikan James, 29, Nigeria, Founder, Veekee James, Industry: Fashion
- Shaun Maswanganyi, 23, South Africa, Track and Field Athlete, Industry: Sport - athletics
- Jeremiah Thoronka, 24, Sierra Leone, Founder and CEO, Optim Energy, Sector: Climate change and sustainability (Social Impact)
- Calvin Usiri, 28, Tanzania, Co-founder and CTO, Ramani, Industry: Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Peace Wutawunashe, 27, Zimbabwe, Founder, Trigershot Engineering, Industry: Solar/Renewable Energy
- Esethu Cenga, 29, South Africa, Co-founder and CEO, Rewoven, Industry: Fashion
- Josiah Akinloye, 29, Nigeria, Founder and CEO, Mainlogix Technology, Industry: Automation and technology
- Abioye Oyetunji, 29, Ghana, Founder and CEO, FXKudi, Industry: Fintech
- Nadine Roos, 27, South Africa, South African Rugby Union (Springboks) and Sevens player, Industry: Sport - rugby
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