Meet the ‘Titans of Tomorrow’: Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 Class of 2023

The Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 Class of 2023 is an exciting collection of African trailblazers, ready to take the continent by storm. 

This year’s list features an impressive array of entrepreneurs, innovators, creatives, and leaders who have made a mark in their respective fields. From tech geniuses to business moguls to social creators, these remarkable individuals are poised to make a lasting impact on the world. Get ready to meet the Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 Titans of Tomorrow:

1. Dr Wedu Tose Somolekae, 29

Botswana – Founder, Medi-Glow Aesthetics

Industry: Aesthetic medicine

2. Rosalia Nghitalesheni Joseph, 28

Namibia – Regional Coordinator, Women in Vector Control (WIVC), Central and Southern Africa

Industry: Medical entomologist/public researcher

3. Temilade Openiyi / ‘Tems’, 27

Nigeria – Singer-songwriter

Industry: Music and Entertainment

4. Dr Olivier Uwishema, 29

Rwanda – Founder, Oli Health Magazine Organization (OHMO)

Industry: Medicine/Research

5. Khethokuhle ‘Kay Yarms’ Ngonyama, 29

South Africa – Beauty Influencer

Industry: Content creation

6. Lethabo ‘Focalistic’ Sebetso, 26

 

South Africa — Rapper

Industry: Music and Entertainment

7. Joel Embiid, 29 

Cameroon – Center for Philadelphia 76ers National Basketball Association

Industry: Professional Basketball Player

8. Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe / ‘Ayra Starr’, 20 

Benin/Nigeria – Singer

Industry: Music and Entertainment

9. Nompumelelo ‘Mpoomy’ Ledwaba, 29

South Africa – Entrepreneur/Digital Creator

Industry: Digital Marketing

10. Yvette Ishimwe, 25 

Rwanda – Founder and CEO, Iriba Water Group

Industry: Water Solutions

11. Oluwabusayo Victoria Abiri. 29

Nigeria – Founder and CEO, Koko By Khloe

Industry: Beauty and Skincare

12. Hansel Ndu Okeke, 28

Nigeria – Co-founder and CEO, Weevil Company

Industry: Technology

13. Germain Ndu-Okeke, 24

Nigeria – Co-founder and Chief Operation Officer, Weevil Company

Industry: Technology

14. Asisat Oshoala, 28

Nigeria – Striker for Spanish Liga F club FC Barcelona and the Nigeria women’s national team

Industry: Professional Footballer

15. Jacques Jordaan, 27

South Africa – Co-founder and Director, Specno

Industry: Entrepreneur/Technology

16. Blessing Joel Abeng, 28

Nigeria – Co-founder and Director of Communications, Ingressive For Good

Industry: Branding and Communications

17. Jessica Mshama, 27

Tanzania – Founder and CEO, Nakua Na Taifa Langu, Director of Assumpter Digital Schools

Industry: Entrepreneur/Social Impact

18. Dricus ‘Still Knocks’ du Plessis, 29

South Africa – Professional mixed martial artist in Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)

Industry: Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)

19. Koaile Monaheng, 29

Lesotho – Associate Director and Shareholder, Khantša Energy

Industry: Renewable Energy

20. Isaack Damian Buhiye, 28

Tanzania – CEO, Firm 23 Limited

Industry: Digital Enterprise Solutions

21. Emmanuel Whajah, 29

Ghana – Creative Director, Videographer and owner of Emzy Production Films

Industry: Film and entertainment

22. Cheslin Denman, 29

South Africa – Managing Director and Co-Founder, Trustlink Africa Hub

Industry: Fintech

23. Mhlengi Mluleki Ngcobo, 28

South Africa – Founder and CEO, CoffeeMM

Industry: Agriculture

24. Talifhani Tshitwamulomoni, 29

South Africa – Chief Operation Officer, Green Development Foundation

Industry: Sustainability

25. Cody Gordon, 26

South Africa – Co-founder and CEO, CG Technology Group (be frank, Constructive Candor and It’sOk)

Industry: Mental Health Technology

26. Thembi Kgatlana, 26

South Africa – A Forward for NWSL club Racing Louisville FC and the South Africa women’s national team

Industry: Professional Football

27. Mohammed Kudus, 22

Ghana – Attacking midfielder for Eredivisie club Ajax and the Ghana national team

Industry: Professional Football

28. Sharva Hassamal, 29

Mauritius – Founder, Portage Labs

Industry: Information Technology

29. Mutethia Mbaabu, 29

Kenya – Co-founder and CEO, MarketForce

Industry: E-Commerce

30. Alessandrio Bergman, 29

South Africa – Founder, SYNC Model Management

Industry: Fashion and Marketing