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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

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