FORBES AFRICA Is Calling on the Brightest Minds for its 2022 30 Under 30 Class

FORBES AFRICA Is Calling on the Brightest Minds for its 2022 30 Under 30 Class

FORBES AFRICA is back, once again on the hunt for Africans under the age of 30, who are building brands, creating jobs, and transforming the continent in their respective fields.

The FORBES AFRICA 30 Under 30 list is the most-anticipated annual compilation of game-changers in Africa and for 2022, FORBES Is on the quest for 30 of the continent’s brightest achievers under the age of 30 from the categories of Business, Technology, Creatives, Sport and Science, particularly Health.

The Class of 2021 was a dynamic cast of young people who navigated the Covid-19 pandemic, also creating social impact. In preparation for the eighth instalment of the 30 Under 30 list, FORBES also announces a few changes.

“First, we have added Health/Science to the mix to especially celebrate young thinkers, professionals, and entrepreneurs on the frontline working tirelessly to improve Africa’s medical sector.

“Applicants/nominees can also now choose more than one category to apply under. If you are a sports star with a business aimed at uplifting the sports sector, choose sports AND business. If you are a creative trying to find innovative ideas using digital landscapes to showcase art, choose the creative AND technology sectors.”

Past honorees of the FORBES AFRICA 30 Under 30 list include names such as Mr Eazi, Mihlali Ndamase, Lloyd Harris, Sho Madjozi, Bruce Diale, Antonio Depina, Karabo Poppy, Thuso Mbedu, Nomzamo Mbatha, Kabza De Small, Burna Boy, Nthabiseng Mosia, Davido, Shamim Nabuuma Kaliisa, Nasty C, Chad le Clos, and WizKid.

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Nominations and Applications Criteria

Please read and take careful note of the following before applying:

Business and Technology categories

1. Must be an entrepreneur/founder aged 29 or younger on 31 May 2022
2. Should have a legitimate REGISTERED business on the continent
3. Business/businesses should be two years or older
4. The more innovative the business the better
5. Nominees must have risked their own money and have a social impact
6. Must be profit generating
7. Must employ people in Africa
8. All applications must be in English

Sports Category 

1. Must be a sports person aged 29 or younger on 31 May 2022
2. Must be representing an African team
3. Should have a proven track record of no less than two years
4. Should be making significant earnings
5. Endorsement deals would be a bonus
6. Entrepreneurship and social impact is a plus, especially if applying with the Business/Technology category. However business must be legitimate, registered and also two years or older. 
7. All applications must be in English

Creatives category

1. Must be a creative aged 29 or younger on 31 May 2020
2. Must be from or based in Africa
3. Should be making significant earnings
4. Should have a proven creative record of no less than two years
5. Entrepreneurship and social impact is a plus, especially if applying with the Business/Technology category. However business must be legitimate, registered and also two years or older. 
6. All applications must be in English

Health/Science 

1. Must be a creative aged 29 or younger on 31 May 2022
2. Must be from or based in Africa
3. Should have a proven record in the field of health and/or science for no less than two years.
4. Must have social influence and impact. 
5. Entrepreneurship and social impact is a plus, especially if applying under the Business/Technology category. However, the business must be legitimate, registered and also two years or older. 
6. All applications must be in English

If you think you have what it takes to be on the MOST coveted list for 2022, or know any change-makers in the business, technology, creative, sports or health/science sectors under the age of 30 with a proven track record on the African continent, introduce them to FORBES AFRICA by applying or submitting your nomination.

Visit forbesafrica.com to apply