Full List Of Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 In 2019

Sixteen Kenyans are among the top 30 young Africans listed on the prestigious continental award by Forbes Africa magazine to successful Africans who are below the age of 30 years old.

The Forbes Africa 30 under 30 list featured several Kenyans among them Kevin Njue, 27 a film maker, Karun, 24 a musician and Yaa Bonsu, 28, Fashion stylist .

In total, the 120 personalities from Africa came from four different categories namely business, technology, creatives and sport.

Full List of Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 in 2019

Business Category 2019

1. Bruce Diale, 29, South Africa – Founder and Managing Director: Brucol Global Development
2. Terence Mathe, 29, Zimbabwe – Co-founder: Southern Incineration Services (SISCO) PBC
3. Mariam Manack, 29, South Africa – Founder and Director: iTrain
4. Khanyisile Madonko-Nderezina, 25, Zimbabwe – Co-founder and CEO: Sakhile Madonko Enterprises
5. Isaac Mbatha, 28, South Africa – Founder and CEO: Sky Tents SA
6. Sadaam Suleiman, 28, Kenya – Co-founder and Managing Director: DragonFly Limited
7. Adeniyi Omotayo, 28, Nigeria – Founder and CEO: Betensured Group
8. David Kyalo, 29, Kenya – Founder and CEO: Koncepts & Events Ltd
9. Ogechukwu Anugo-Obah, 28, Nigeria – Founder and CEO: BodyLikeMilk
10. Dorn Ndlovu, 26, South Africa – Founder and CEO: Entrepreneur Blueprint Africa
11. Busi Mkhumbuzi Pooe, 24, South Africa – Co-founder and Chief Executive: Tshimong
12. Sydney Sam, 26, Ghana – Founder and CEO: Workspace Global
13. Shirlene Nafula, 27, Kenya – Founder and CEO: Crystal River Products
14. Kgahlego Rasebotsa, 29, South Africa – Founder and Director: Interior Bubble
15. Kimani Adam, 29, Kenya – Co-founder and CEO: Nature Expeditions Destination Management
16. Ijeoma Balogun, 29, Nigeria – Founder and Managing Director: RedrickPR
17. Bright Jaja, 29, Nigeria – Founder and CEO: iCreate Africa
18. Jesse Carlton Happy Ndongo, 27, Cameroon – General Manager: Easy Group
19. Henrich Akomolafe, 26, Nigeria – Co-founder and Managing Director: Akotex Nigeria Limited
20. Lesego Mokae, 29, South Africa – Co-founder: Ditsogo Projects
21. Oginni Tolulope, 29, Nigeria – Founder and CEO: Transfurd Limited
22. Theo Baloyi, 29, South Africa – Founder and CEO: Bathu Swag
23. Avthar Aniruth, 21, South Africa – Founder and Executive Producer: Audience Networks
24. Barbara Okereke, 28, Nigeria – Cake Designer, Founder and Managing Director: Oven Secret Limited
25. Jessica Anuna, 27, Nigeria – Founder and CEO: Klasha
26. Charles Edosomwan, 29, Nigeria – Founder and Chief Strategist: TekSight Edge Limited
27. Charmaine Mbatha, 29, South Africa – Co-founder: Millennial Business Administrators
28. Shaney Vijendranath, 28, South Africa – Co-founder and CEO: Vimage Media
29. Adetola Nola, 28, Nigeria – Founder and CEO: Veritasi Properties Limited
30. Caleb Stephen David, 27, South Africa – Founder and CEO: Versatile Commodity Traders

Creatives Category 2019

1. Karabo Poppy Moletsane, 27, South Africa – Creative Illustrator, Street Artist and Graphic Designer
2. Rophnan Nuri, 29, Ethiopia – Electronic Dance Music Artist
3. Henry Amponsah, 27, Ghana – Designer, Founder and CEO: 101 Clothing
4. Austin Malema, 28, South Africa – Photographer and CEO: Pixel Kollective
5. Harmony Katulondi, 29, Democratic Republic of the Congo – Presenter, Model, Actor and Voice Over Artist
6. Kapasa Musonda, 29, Zambia – Fashion Designer
7. Richard Akuson, 26, Nigeria – Founder and Editor: A Nasty Boy
8. Menzi Mcunu, 22, South Africa – Founder: Afrocentric Gentlemvn
9. Trevor Stuurman, 26, South Africa – Photographer and Creative Director
10. Burna Boy, 28, Nigeria – Musician
11. Kim Jayde, 28, Zimbabwe – TV Presenter, Model and MC
12. Petite Noir, 28, Democratic Republic of the Congo – Singer, Songwriter and Producer
13. Aisha Baker, 29, South Africa – Businesswoman, Influencer and Style Icon
14. Karun, 24, Kenya – Musician
15. Gilmore Moyo, 29, Zimbabwe – Creative Director, Fashion Facilitator, Former TV & Radio Host and Founder: Paper Bag Africa
16. Boitumelo ‘Boity’ Thulo, 29, South Africa – TV Host, Entrepreneur and Musician
17. Hermann Kamte, 27, Cameroon – Architect, Founder and CEO: Hermann Kamte & Associates
18. Helen Chukwu, 25, Nigeria – Fashion Designer, Founder and CEO: Helen Couture
19. Luis Munana, 27, Namibia – Creative Director, Model, TV Host and Founder: Voigush Africa
20. Upile Chisala, 24, Malawi – Author and Poet
21. Joseph Awuah-Darko, 22, Ghana – Contemporary Artist
22. Joe ‘Human’ Nawaya, 25, Democratic Republic of the Congo – Graphic Designer and Co-founder: Creative Mind Space
23. Thando Thabethe, 29, South Africa – Actress, TV Presenter and Radio DJ
24. Rich Fumani Mnisi, 27, South Africa- Fashion Designer
25. Kevin Njue 27, Kenya – Producer, Director, Writer and CEO: Rocque Pictures
26. Sho Madjozi, 27, South Africa – Musician
27. Sarah Owusu, 28, Ghana – Artist and Painter
28. Abisola Akintunde, 28, Nigeria – Founder and Creative Director: MakeupbyAshabee and Beelashes
29. Yaa Bonsu, 28, Kenya – Fashion Stylist and Creative
30. Paola Audrey Ndengue, 29, Cote d’Ivoire – Host and Producer and Co-founder: FASHIZBLACK

Technology Category 2019

1. Nthabiseng Mosia, 28, Sierra Leone – Co-founder and CMO: Easy Solar
2. Evans Akanno, 29, Nigeria – Founder and CEO: Cregital
3. Michael Paul Mollel, 29, Tanzania – Co-founder and Executive Chairman: Jimz Technologies Co. Ltd
4. Nureshka Viranna, 27, South Africa – Co-founder and Director: ShopLi
5. Jacob Rugano, 29, Kenya – Co-founder and director: AfricarTrack International
6. Fred Oyetayo, 25, Nigeria – Founder and CEO: Fresible
7. Alpha Nury, 29, Senegal – Founder and CEO: Jamaa Funding
8. Hansley Noruthun, 27, Mauritius – Founder: Mauritius Space and Science Foundation
9. Schizzo Thomson, 29, Malawi – Founder and Managing Director: Sky Energy
10. Vena Arielle Ahouansou, 25, Benin – Co-founder and CEO: KEA Medicals
11. Damilola Olokesusi, 29, Nigeria – Co-founder and CEO: Shuttlers Logistics Company
12. Diana Esther Wangari, 27, Kenya – Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer: Sagitarix
13. Chinedu Azodoh, 29, Nigeria – Co-founder and Chief Growth Officer: Metro Africa Xpress (MAX)
14. Shoriwa Shaun Benjamin, 29, Zimbabwe – Co-founder: Simba Solutions
15. Karidas Tshintsholo, 24, and Matthew Piper, 25, South Africa – Founders: Khula App
16. Courtney Bentley 29, South Africa – Co-founder and CEO: Vizibiliti Insight
17. Josh Okpata, 27 and Tochukwu Mbanugo, 29, Nigeria – Founders: Eazyhire
18. Muhammad Salisu Abdullahi, 28, Nigeria – Co-founder and Managing Director: eTrash2Cash
19. Silas Adekunle, 26, Nigeria – CEO and Co-Founder: Reach Robotics
20. Joshua Chibueze, 26, Somto Ifezue, 28, and Odunayo Eweniyi, 26, Nigeria – Founders: PiggyVest
21. Uka Eje, 29, Nigeria – Co-founder and CEO: Thrive Agric
22. Melissa Mwale, 29, Zimbabwe – Founder: Hive Incorporation, and Co-founder: CryptoGem
23. Eric Muli, 27, Kenya – Founder and CEO: Odyssey Capital
24. Eric Rutayisire, 28, Rwanda – Founder and CEO: Charis UAS
25. Wissal Farsal, 27, and Khalid Machchate, 26, Morocco – Founders: K&W Technologies
26. Tyrone Adams, 28, and Siyabonga Thomas Tiwana, 29, South Africa – Founders: Skywalk Innovations
27. Chika Madubuko, 27, Nigeria – Co-founder and CEO: Greymate Care
28. Dorcas Owinoh, 28, Kenya – Co-founder and Director: LakeHub
29. Ndabenhle Ngulube, 28, Matthew Smith, 26, and Marnus van Heerden, 29, South Africa – Founders: Pineapple App

Sport Category 2019

1. Clarence Munyai, 21, South Africa – Track and Field Athlete
2. Jean Sseninde, 26, Uganda – Footballer and CEO
3. Mohamed Salah, 27, Egypt – Footballer
4. Wayde van Niekerk, 26, South Africa – Track and Field Athlete
5. Chad le Clos, 27, South Africa – Swimmer
6. Genzebe Dibaba, 28, Ethiopia – Track and Field Athlete
7. Jacob Kiplimo, 18, Uganda – Track and field athlete
8. Sara Ahmed, 21, Egypt – Weightlifter
9. Luvo Manyonga, 28, South Africa – Track and Field Athlete
10. Giana Lofty, 24, Egypt – Martial Arts practitioner
11. Beatrice Chepkoech, 24, Kenya – Track and Field Athlete
12. Patricia Apolot, 28, Uganda – Kickboxer
13. Caster Semenya, 28, South Africa – Track and field athlete
14. Emmanuel Korir, 24, Kenya – Track and Field Athlete
15. Faith Kipyegon, 25, Kenya – Track and field athlete
16. Francine Niyonsaba, 26, Burundi – Track and Field athlete
17. Kagiso Rabada, 24, South Africa – Cricketer
18. Ruhan van Rooyen, 24, South Africa – Paralympic Track and Field Athlete
19. Sadio Mane, 27, Senegal – Footballer
20. Sabrina Simader, 21, Kenya – Alpine skier
21. Gerson Domingos,23, Angola – Basketballer
22. Siya Kolisi, 28, South Africa – Rugby player
23. Thembi Kgatlana, 23, South Africa – Footballer
24. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 29, Gabon – Footballer
25. Aphiwe Dyantyi, 24, South Africa – Rugby player
26. Percy Tau, 25, South Africa – Footballer
27. Quinton de Kock, 26, South Africa – Cricketer
28. Alex Iwobi, 23, Nigeria – Footballer
29. Akani Simbine, 25, South Africa – Track and Field Athlete
30. Margaret Nyairera Wambui, 23, Kenya – Track and Field Athlete