The Forbes 30 Under 30 list celebrating the excellence of Africans was released on Saturday, June 4.
The edition for 2022 has been titled, “visionaries of change and catalysts of innovation.”
Specifically, the Forbes list for this year features Africans under 30 years who are innovative entrepreneurs, tech geeks, sports stars and influential creatives leading a pandemic-hit Africa.
The statement from the magazine reads:
Collectively, they prove that being on the most-anticipated list on the continent has nothing to do with clout or commerce, but rather, for these young trailblazers, it is about ensuring that they represent not only their countries but the Africa they want to serve
Some notable names include, Kenyan comedian, author, and social media star Elsa Majimbo, Nigerian designer and CEO of accessories brand TIMABEE INC Fatima Babakura, Founder and Creative Director of Top Drawer Collection, a South African luxury sleepwear brand Carla Frankel, BusinessDay Weekender Editor Lehlé Baldé, and Dr Brett Lyndall Singh, Founder & CEO of AOM Group, Nigerian artist and 2018 Ronke Ekwensi fellow Anthonia C. A. Nneji, all made the list.
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Meet the class of the 2022 Forbes 30 Under 30. Watch video below.
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