The 7th edition of the Forbes Under 30 List, published annually just rolled out.
The under 30 List seeks to honour trailblazing Africans under the age of 30 who are innovative entrepreneurs, tech geeks, sports stars and influential creatives leading a pandemic hit in Africa.
Six Nigerians ,one Ghanaian, 13 South African, two Ugandans, two Kenyans, and one Namibian, two innovators from Zimbabwe, one each from Malawi, Zambia and Cape Verde made the Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list for 2021 Africa Young Innovators and Risk-Takers in a pandemic Year.
See list below :-
Cheslin Kolbe, South Africa, rugby player
Thabo Moloi, South Africa, e-gamer, FIFA Player
Antonio Depina, Cape Verde, founder, Overseas Basketball Connection, Praia League
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
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
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
Harrykrishna Niadassen Poonoosamy Padiachy, Mauritius, founder of NKH Energy
Shakemore Timburwa, Zimbabwe, founder of Energy Plus
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
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