Nigeria Leads Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list for 2020

Nigeria Leads Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list for 2020

Forbes Africa recently released its 30 Under 30 list for the year 2020. Nigerians lead the list with 9 super strong personalities, making up 30 percent of the 2020 list. This is no surprise as Nigeria is home to distinct stars and talents across all sectors and industries.

Every year, Forbes Africa celebrates 30 exceptional Africans under the age of 30, these are achievers who are excelling at their various fields and impacting their communities positively.

According to Forbes, they are the continent’s revolutionary thinkers revitalizing ideas and industries with fresh business models and innovative leadership. These are men and women forging ahead with credible, creative and profound strategies to shape our tomorrow. Given the tremendous development from the young entrepreneurs and those featured on the 30 Under 30 list, Africa has amazing potentials and successes.

We present to you the brilliant Forbes 30 Under 30 Nigerian dynamos who are using their distinct talents and resources to make a positive difference in Nigeria and beyond.

Florence Otedola (DJ Cuppy), 27.

DJ, Founder and Director, Red Velvet Music Group

Industry: Entertainment

Oluwatosin Ajibade (Mr Eazi), 28.

Musician and Founder, emPawa Africa

Industry: Entertainment

Tracy Batta, 29.

Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Smoothie Express

Industry: Food and Beverage

Olajumoke Oduwole, 29.

Founder and CEO and Senior Web Developer, KJK Communication Limited

Industry: Technology / Software Development    

    

Swanky Jerry, 28.

Founder, Chief Creative Officer, Swanky Signatures

Industry: Fashion

Patrick Okorie (Patoranking), 29.

Musician

Industry: Entertainment

Davies Okeowo, 29.

Co-founder and CEO, Enterprise Hill and Competence Africa

Industry: Business Development

Maryam Gwadabe, 29, Nigeria

Founder and CEO, Blue Sapphire Hub

Industry: ICT

Asisat Oshoala, 25.

Footballer

Industry: Sports

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The list was drawn through a robust reporting and vigorous vetting process. Interested in being on the list next year, here is your cheat list. The qualities that distinguished members of the final list are being pioneers, passionate, innovative and impactful. The list reveals resilient characters, strength and ability to turn around their enterprise or careers.

We would be exploring each of their stories in detail in the coming days, celebrating their achievements and highlighting the path they took to achieving success.

We are incredibly proud. Nigeria to the world!