South Africans On The 2019 ‘Forbes 30 Under 30’ List

South Africans On The 2019 ‘Forbes 30 Under 30’ List. Every young person dreams of having made an impact before reaching the age of 30. The Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 esteemed lists honors those who have achieved that. Every year, it profiles Africa’s game changers and most thought-provoking individuals under the age of 30 when it comes to the world of technology, business and creativity; they all inspire and influence the next generation of leaders.

Some of our celebrities here in SA have made the cut. The likes of Thando Thabethe, Boity Thulo and Sho Madjozi are in the list.

Creatives:

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

There are other lists like the Sport category. In there we see the likes of Siya Kolisi, Caster Semenya and Percy Tau.

Sports

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

The Business category also have many South African who are making waves out there.

Business

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