Meet Africa’s Top 50 Under 50 Exceptional Entrepreneurs for 2024
1. Mohamed Dhaouafi is the Founder and CEO of Cure Bionics, making affordable 3D-printed bionic arms for below-elbow amputees.
2. Olugbenga Agboola, Co-founder and CEO of Flutterwave: A Nigerian entrepreneur with a rich tech background (MBA, software engineer), co-founded Flutterwave in 2016.
3. Mark Essien- Founder and CEO of Hotels.ng: A leading hotel booking platform in Africa. Before that, he built & sold software (Gnumm, standard MPEG) used by Disney & the US military.
4. Iyinoluwa Samuel Aboyeji – Cofounder at Flutterwave & Andela : is a Nigerian entrepreneur leading the African tech scene.
5. Buffy Okeke-Ojiudu, Founder and CEO of Zebra CropBank, Africa’s post-harvest produce banking platform, which won a UN FAO award in 2023.
6. Sim Shagaya CEO & Founder of Konga.com: Revolutionizing Nigerian e-commerce with strategic partnerships and major funding.
7. Jason Njoku Co-founder of iROKOtv, Africa’s leading Nollywood streaming platform.
8. Chidi Ajaere CEO of GIGM Group, A leading African courier and logistics company.
9. Kola Aina Founder of Ventures Platform, A key player in Africa’s tech ecosystem.
10. Tunde Kehinde, Co-Founder of ACE and Lidya: Reshaping logistics and finance in Africa.
11. Oluwatobi Ajayi Co-founder of Jetvan Nigeria and founder of Nord Automobiles.
12. Joy Adesanya Odunlami, Founder & CEO of AJ Skylar Holdings: (Sshhh Lingerie & The Braiding Vault) in Nigeria.
13. Neku Atawodi-Edun, Founder of Malaik &Bamboo Green Concepts: Renowned polo player and entrepreneur.
14. Yele Bademosi Founder of Microtraction & Nestcoin: Innovative African blockchain technologies.
15. Dare Odumade, founder of Chekkit, combats counterfeit products with blockchain technology.
16. Tayo Oviosu: Tayo Oviosu, co-founder of Kairos Angels and CEO of Paga, transformed mobile payments in Africa.
17. Ndidi Nwuneli Founder of LEAP Africa: A youth leadership development organization, and is the CEO of the One Campaign.
18. Femi Aluko Co-Founder of Chowdeck: A leading on-demand food delivery service in Africa.
19. Saulo Montrond:Founder and CEO of TVA – Televisão África, RiftOne Technologies: Cape Verdean media leader, founded TVA (African TV channel) and RiftOne (educational tech for remote areas).
20. Oluseun Onigbinde Co-founder & CEO of BudgIT: A Nigerian civic startup that promotes government transparency.
21. Razqah Ahmed and Edward Popoola Founders of Cowrywise: A financial technology company that provides investment products for Africans.
22. Dr. Abiodun Adereni Founder and CEO HelpMum Africa: A social enterprise that combats maternal and infant mortality.
23. Babs Ogundeyi Co-founder and CEO of Kuda Technologie: A leading Nigerian fintech bank.
24. Jessica Anuna Founder of Klasha, a cross-border e-commerce platform facilitating online shopping for Africans.
25. Kate Kallot Founder & CEO of Amini: An AI startup that uses satellite imagery to support smallholder farmers in Africa.
26. Sangu Delle Founder & CEO of CarePoint: A healthcare system serving over one million patients across Africa.
27. Dineo Lioma COO of CapeBio Technologies, which developed South Africa’s first COVID-19 test kit.
28. Miishe Addy Co-Founder & CEO of Jetstream Africa: To simplify cross-border trade for African businesses.
29. Rachel Sibande Founder & CEO of mHub: Malawi’s first technology and innovation hub, to incubate innovators and emerging entrepreneurs.
30. Brenda Katwesigye Founder & CEO of Wazi Vision: A company providing affordable eyeglasses and addressing plastic waste.
31. Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu, Founder of soleRebels: Using recycled car tires into a global footwear brand with soleRebels.
32. Ashish J. Thakkar, Founder of Mara Group: A multi-sector enterprise operating in 22 countries.
33. Mutoba Ngoma, CEO of Tapera Bio Industries: A Zambian enterprise focused on biofuel and sustainable products.
34. Arlene Mulder Founder & CEO of WeThinkCode and Dire Wolf: With an M.Sc. in Business Mathematics & Informatics, Arlene Mulder left investment banking to found WeThinkCode_ and Dire Wolf.
35. Paul Kihiko Founder & CEO of Wing It: Kenya’s first wings-only quick service restaurant.
36. Rahma Banju-Founder MnM Clothing line Tanzania : Afrocentric fashion business using Kitenge to create clothes, homeware & accessories.
37. Jean Bosco Nzeyimana-Founder of Habona Ltd: Makers of affordable biofuels (briquettes, biogas, bio-fertilizer) from waste.
38. Adegoke Olubisi- co-founder and CEO of Helium Health, Africa’s leading healthtech platform, and founder of MAGIC Fund, a global VC firm.
39. Obinna Okwodu: CEO of Fibre, revolutionizing Nigeria’s real estate.
40. Bosun Tijani – Founder, Cocreation HUB: A Nigerian entrepreneur with a PhD, founded CcHUB, Africa’s leading tech hub.
41. Temie Giwa-Tubosun: Founder of LifeBank, transforming healthcare delivery in Nigeria.
42. Uche Pedro- CEO of BellaNaija: Founder of BellaNaija.
43. Chika Madubuko Co-founder & CEO of Greymate Care, Africa’s leading platform connecting elderly with vetted caregivers.
44. Etop Ikpe Founder & CEO, Cars45: (used car e-commerce platform), streamlined selling with a 45-minute approval process.
45. Shola Akinlade Co-founder of Paystack to simplify online payments in Africa.
46. Folusho Ogunwale is the CEO and Founder of iFitness, Nigeria’s leading gym chain.
47. Odunayo Eweniyi, co-founder and COO of Piggyvest: A leading savings and investment app in West Africa.
48. Aisha Ayensu, Founder – Christie Brown Ghanaian designer Aisha Ayensu founded Christie Brown, a fashion house known for its fusion of traditional African and modern styles.
49. Mpumi Madisa CEO & Founder of Bidvest.
50. Olufunke Ayotunde Akindele: Prolific Nigerian actress, director & producer, is the record-holder for highest-grossing Nollywood films (A Tribe Called Judah, Battle on Buka Street, Omo Ghetto: The Saga)