16th April, 2024
Fireboy DML, the singer, Victor Osimhen, Super Eagles footballer, and Tobi Amusan, track and field athlete, are among the six Nigerians listed in the 2024 edition of Forbes Africa’s ‘30 Under 30’.
Forbes ’30 Under 30′ is an annual listicle by Forbes magazine spotlighting prominent business and industry figures.
In the tenth edition of the list recently released, the business magazine featured Africans under 30 who are shaping the continent in entertainment, education, sports, technology, healthcare, art, and other industries.
Other Nigerians on the list include Josiah Akinloye, founder and CEO of Mainlogix Technology; Veekee James, a fashion designer; and Abioye Oyetunji; founder and CEO FXKudi.
Africans on the list include Tyla Laura Seethal, South African singer; Peace Wutawunashe, founder of Trigershot Engineering; Kenneth Njeru, director and founder of Africa Afya Healthcare; and Calvin Usiri, co-founder and CTO of Ramani, among others.
To curate the 2024 list, the finalists were drawn after a “rigorous vetting process” by the editorial team led by Under 30 curator Chanel Retief, alongside a panel of independent external judges such as Mo Abudu.
Other judges are Kate Kallot, Chris Maurice, Tlaleng Mofokeng, Helena Ndume, and Desiree Ellis.
Forbes said the evaluation process commenced in late 2023, with the support of its audit partner, SNG Grant Thornton.
Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid, and Rema are among Nigerians who have made the list in the past.
The magazine earlier announced that Omah Lay, the singer, will be performing at the Under 30 summit in Botswana in May.
Below is the Forbes Africa ’30 Under 30′ list for 2024:
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
Kenneth M. Njeru, 25, Kenya, Director and Founder, Africa Afya Healthcare, Industry: Health investment services Services
Arooj Sheikh, 28, Kenya, Founder and CEO, Beyond Kenyan Bars, Sector: Social development
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, Industry: Healthcare/E-commerce
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