Africa has successful and resilient young entrepreneurs who never stop. They are risk takers who build phenomenal businesses as well as tackle problems and create lots of jobs in the process.
In its seventh year, this annual ranking of the 30 Most Promising Young Entrepreneurs In Africa features some of the most exceptional young innovators and disruptors in African business today.
For the first time, Forbes Africa introduces 3 more categories to allow more candidates and to inspire more youths in the creativity and tech space.
These 30 were chosen from more than 650 nominations sent via email, researched by a small team and vetted by a panel of expert A-list judges to make sure they’re deserving of a spot.
They include, South African actress,Thuso Mbedu, co-founder of ATI groupe, Yannick Nzonde, Rikatec founder, Rivo Mhlari , Vere Shaba, Roger Boniface, Phiwa Nkambule, Jain Pienaar, founder of Apex media, LSF|PR founder, Bidemi Zakariyah, Kola Olamide, co-founder of Bridge labs, Nomvula Mbahmbi and other exceptional entrepreneurs.