AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER
FORBES marked a fitting end to Africa month with their newest 30 Under 30 issue featuring their curated list of Africa’s top innovators.
The financial magazine released the names of 30 African individuals in the business, technology, sports and arts who they found managed to trailblaze themselves further in their careers during the turbulent period of the coronavirus pandemic.
“The Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list is our most coveted list of the year, and what makes this year’s compilation even more compelling is the fighting spirit of the candidates who made it through a turbulent year,” said Forbes Africa managing editor Renuka Methil.
Southern Africa dominated the list of under 30s, contributing 18 innovators, while West Africa and East Africa had eight and four entrants, respectively.
Some of the most notable names from the list include Nigerian singer star Rema, known for his hit ‘Dumebi’; South African DJ behind the global hit ‘Jerusalema’ Master KG, as well as successful South African Youtuber and influencer Mihlali Ndamase.
Other inclusions include the duo from the Rugby World Cup winning Springboks from South Africa, Lukhanyo Am; rising Nigerian actor Ifan Ifenanyi Michael; and Namibia’s Reinhard Mahalie, who is an award winning fashion designer.
Below is the complete list for the Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 for 2021 (in no particular order):
– Mihlali Ndamase, South Africa, creative and digital influencer
– Amarachi Nwosu, Nigerian self-taught visual artist, storyteller, and CEO of Melanin Unscripted
– Divine Ikubor (also known as Rema), Nigeria, musician
– Bontle Tshole, South Africa, CEO and founder of BAAA Health
– Brian Kakembo, Uganda, founder, and CEO of Weye Clean Energy Co. Ltd
– Hertzy Kabeya, DRC – South Africa, founder and CEO of The Student Hub
– Temidayo Oniosun, Nigeria, founder of Space in Africa
– Felix Byaruhanga, Uganda, founder of Skyline media and Management LTD
– Cleo Johnson, South Africa, founder and director of NUECLEO
– Timilehin Bello, Nigeria, CEO and founder of Media Panache
– Lebohang Moeletsi Phadi, South Africa, CEO of Basadi Logistics
– Sepenica Darko, Ghana, founder of FarmerTribe Company
– Deborah Mutwemwa, Zambia-South Africa, founder and CEO Tsumbo Scott Incorporated
– Harrykrishna Niadassen Poonoosamy Padiachy, Mauritius, founder of NKH Energy
– Shakemore Timburwa, Zimbabwe, founder of Energy Plus
– Reinhard Mahalie, Namibia, fashion stylist and founder of RM Fashion Styling
– Tendai Kevin Zhou, Zimbabwe, founder of VP Hostings
– Kabelo Motha (also known as Kabza De Small), South Africa, producer and DJ
– Kgaogelo Moagi (also known as Master KG), South Africa, music artist and producer
– Ifan Ifeanyi Michael, Nigeria, Creative artist and filmmaker
– Li-Chi Pan, South Africa, art director and digital influencer; founder of Li Chi Pan Studios
– Hayze Engola, Malawi, musician, creative, and founder of KNQR Investments
– Wale Lawal, Nigeria, founder and editor-in-chief of The Republic
– Tilka Paljk, Zambia, swimmer
– Lukhanyo Am, South Africa, rugby player
– James Kang’aru MwangI, Kenya, founder and CEO of Epitome School of Chess
– Julio “Beast” Bianchi, South Africa, e-gamer, FIFA Player
– Cheslin Kolbe, South Africa, rugby player
– Thabo Moloi, South Africa, e-gamer, FIFA Player
– Antonio Depina, Cape Verde, founder, Overseas Basketball Connection, Praia League
