Six Nigerians made Forbes 30 Under 30 list

Six Nigerians have made it to the Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list for 2021 Africa Young Innovators and Risk-Takers in a pandemic Year.

The six Nigerians include; Ifan Ifeanyi Michael – Creative artist & filmmaker; Timilehin Bello – CEO and Founder of Media Panache; Temidayo Oniosun – Founder of Space in Africa; Amarachi Nwosu – self-taught visual artist, storyteller, and CEO of Melanin Unscripted; Divine Ikubor (also known as Rema) – Musician, and Wale Lawal – Founder and Editor-In-Chief of The Republic.

On the other hand, one Ghanaian, 13 South Africans, two Ugandan, two Kenyans and one Namibian made the Forbes list.

Other winners are two innovators from Zimbabwe, one each from Malawi, Zambia and Cape Verde.

Reacting to the list, Timilehin said, “Here today, Forbes today. I’m very honoured to have been listed on the 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 Africa list. It’s a big win not just for me but for the amazing team at Media Panache.

“It’s been a turbulent year for businesses and startups especially in Africa but through it all, we have trudged on with passion and grit. And this award has proved that although it was hard, it was worth it.”

The Forbes Under 30 List is published annually and seeks to honour extraordinary works of Africans under the age of 30.

SEE FULL LIST: The Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list for 2021

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

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

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

Antonio Depina, Cape Verde, founder, Overseas Basketball Connection, Praia League