100 young achievers from 26 African countries have been announced by Africa Youth Awards as part of the 2018 list of 100 Most Influential Young Africans.
The annual prestigious list which was launched in 2016 and currently in its third year features young politicians, activists, entrepreneurs, entertainers, digital influencers, philanthropists & athletes across 10 distinct categories who are blazing various trails and promoting the positive image of Africa across the globe.
Speaking about the publication, Prince Akpah, founding President of Africa Youth Awards, curators of the list noted; the current list features a record 90 new entrants and 43 females. According to him, this year’s honorees were listed for their individual and collective contributions towards positioning the image of Africa as frontrunners in their respective fields. He also urged other young Africans to emulate the footstep of the listed individuals and join them to make Africa a better and safer place for young dreamers.
Notable among the 2018 honorees are Uganda’s Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine), Togo’s Farida Bemba Nabourema, Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, Nigeria’s Davido & Tonye Rex Idaminabo, Guinea’s ABD Traore, Kenya’s Xtian Dela, South Africa’s Cassper Nyovest and Tanzania’s Alikiba.
Youngest duos on the list include Musician Nasty C from South Africa and Nigeria’s Social Entrepreneur, Wadi Ben-Hirki at 21 years.
Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana & Tanzaania all lead the list with 20, 17, 12 & 8 representatives respectively.
The list which was compiled in partnership with Avance Media, mynaijanaira.com & Made Marketing Group presents an opportunity for young Africans to stay committed to their individual causes and continue to blaze trails across their various fields.
Below is the list of the 2018 100 Most Influential Young Africans arranged in alphabetical order:
- ABD Traore
- Abdellah Mallek
- Adeola Fayehun
- Ahmed Musa
- Akwasi Frimpong
- AliKiba
- Ama Duncan
- Amina Rabar
- Amy Sarr Fall
- Ancillar Mangena-Nombewu
- Anita Adetola Adetoye
- Âurea Mouzinho
- Aya Chebbi
- Bamai Namata
- Bogolo Kenewendo
- Bonang Matheba
- Brian Amoateng
- Brian Mutebi
- Cassper Nyovest
- David Moinina Sengeh
- Davido
- Dikeledi Mokoena
- Dominique Alonga
- Dr Sandile Kubheka
- Mbuyiseni Ndlozi
- Shakira Choonara
- Edem Agbana
- Ester Simon
- Falz
- Faraja Nyalandu
- Farida Bemba Nabourema
- Feka Parchibell Parch
- Frank Edwards
- Gideon Danso
- Hamamat Montia
- Hanane El Khader
- Herieth Paul
- Hodan Osman
- Ibrahim Ceesay
- Jennifer Bash
- Joybert Javnyuy
- Jumanne Mtambalike
- Kalidou Koulibaly
- Kelvin Nyame
- Kenneth Okwor
- Kenny Blaq
- Kevin Lubega
- Kgomotso Phatsima
- Kow Essuman
- Kungaba Fongoh Leonel
- Kwame A.A Opoku
- Luthando Shosha
- Mabutho Mthembu
- Maria Borges
- Mbali Ntuli
- Mbwana Samatta
- Medhi Benatia
- Millard Ayo
- Mohamed Salah
- Musawenkosi Saurombe
- Mwiya Musokotwane
- Nabimanya Humphrey
- Nana Aba Anamoah
- Nana Appiah Mensah
- Nasty C
- Nice Nailantei Leng’ete
- Nneile Nkholise
- Nomzamo Mbatha
- Nontokozo Madonsela
- Obinwanne Okeke
- Olasupo Abideen
- Orapeleng Modutle
- Pedro Lopes
- Percy Tau
- Prince Louis Omolayo Adekola
- Rachel Sibande
- Raphael Obonyo
- Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu
- Sadio Mane
- Samuelle Dimairho
- Sandra Ochola
- Scheaffer Okore
- Sherrie Silver
- Sidiki Diabaté
- Simidele Adeagbo
- Stonebwoy
- Sylvester Chauke
- Takunda Chingonzo
- Thando Thabethe
- Toke Makinwa
- Tomi Adeyemi
- Tonye Rex Idaminabo
- Ubi Franklin
- Victor Moses
- Victoria Ibiwoye
- Wadi Ben-Hirki
- Xtian Dela
- Yannick Nzonde
- Yasmin Belo-Osagie
- Yusuf Bakhresa
