Nigeria star athletes Victor Osimhen and Tobi Amusan top the list of Forbes Africa’s ’30 Under 30′ list recently released.
The list features notable Nigerians including Osimhen, a footballer and striker for the Super Eagles; Tobi Amusan, a track and field athlete; Ruth Erikan James, the founder of Veekee James; and Josiah Akinloye, founder and CEO of Mainlogix Technology.
Forbes Africa celebrates a decade of honoring young achievers with its acclaimed. This year’s cohort, like those before them, comprises exceptional individuals driven by a passion for impact across diverse industries.
The list showcases innovators and revolutionaries shaping the future in media, art & style, food & drink, education, science, music, sports, healthcare, and more.
- 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 - Arooj Sheikh, 28, Kenya
Founder and CEO, Beyond Kenyan Bars
Sector: Social development - Kenneth M. Njeru, 25, Kenya
Director and Founder, Africa Afya Healthcare
Industry: Health Investment Services - 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 - 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