Meet Africa’s 30 Under 30: Young Innovators Reshaping the Continent

The 2025 edition of FORBES AFRICA’s 30 Under 30 celebrates young African visionaries breaking barriers, solving tough problems, and rewriting the narrative around youth and leadership on the continent. These trailblazers—from AI innovators to artists and entrepreneurs—are not waiting for seats at the table; they’re building their own. Amid staggering youth unemployment rates, they’re launching bold solutions in tech, healthcare, and business, with many embracing AI to future-proof their industries. But even as they champion self-made success, they credit their growth to supportive networks and shared greatness. From Ghana’s MinoHealth, which builds AI systems that make diagnostics more accessible, to South Africa’s Engage Mx, these young Africans are shaping a continent that leads with courage, innovation, and collaboration. Their mission? To architect a new future—on their terms—for Africa and beyond.

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