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SA sports stars make it Forbes #30Under30 list

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Four of South Africa’s sporting stars have been inducted into the Forbes Africa’s 30 under 30 list.

Two-time Rugby World Cup winner, Damian Willemse, 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations winner Hilda Magaia, sprinter Shaun Maswanganyi, and Springbok women player Nadine Roos all cracked the nod and made it to the 2024 list for their achievements in their respective sporting codes.

Nadine Roos of South Africa during day two of the 2023 HSBC Cape Town Sevens at Cape Town Stadium on 10 December 2023 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

The Forbes 30 under 30 list celebrates innovators, creatives, sports stars and entrepreneurs. It features inductees from various African countries who give hope that all nations can become hotbeds of innovation, entrepreneurship and raw talent.

The young stars, like South Africa’s Tyla Seethal and Nigerian music star Fireboy DML, among others, continue to set the stage for what is Africa’s economic growth on the global stage.

Damian Willemse celebrates with trophy during the 2023 Rugby World Cup South Africa Trophy Tour through Cape Town on the 3 November 2023 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Below are the young people making a mark in a range of sectors across the continent.

  • Alex Mativo, 29, Kenya
    CEO and Co-founder, E-LAB, Nanasi and Duck
    Industry: Multiple ventures
  • Ann-Kathrin Joos, 28, South Africa
    CEO and Founder, Standard Beauty
    Industry: Beauty
  • Vimbai Masiyiwa, 29, Zimbabwe
    CEO, Batoka Hospitality
    Industry: Tourism
  • Andrew Ddembe, 28, Uganda
    Co-founder and CEO, MobiKlinic
    Industry: Healthtech
  • Chad Jones, 28, South Africa
    Social Media Content Creator and Brand Influencer
    Industry: Social media
  • Adedamola Oyinlola Adefolahan (Fireboy DML), 28, Nigeria
    Singer-songwriter
    Industry: Entertainment
  • Tyla Laura Seethal, 22, South Africa
    Singer-Songwriter
    Industry: Entertainment
  • Ayushi Chandaria, 26, Kenya
    Founder, Design Thinking Program (Kenya)
    Industry: Education
  • Ama Qamata, 25, South Africa
    Actress, Producer
    Industry: Entertainment
  • Daniel Novitzkas, 28, South Africa
    Co-founder and Chairman of the Board, Specno
    Industry: Software Development and Technology Solutions
  • Prisca Wegesa Magori, 29, Tanzania
    CEO and Co-founder, TenTen Explore and Smart EFD
    Industry: Software Development
  • Luke Mostert, 27, South Africa
    Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer, CatalyzU
    Industry: EdTech & JobTech
  • Arooj Sheikh, 28, Kenya
    Founder and CEO, Beyond Kenyan Bars
    Sector: Social development
  • Kenneth M. Njeru, 25, Kenya
    Director and Founder, Africa Afya Healthcare
    Industry: Health Investment Services
  • Cayley Jorgensen, 29, South Africa
    CEO and Founder, Ingage Support; Registered Counselor
    Sector: Mental health
  • Hildah Magaia, 29, South Africa
    Forward for Mazatlán F.C Femenil and Banyana Banyana
    Industry: Sport – Football
  • Victor Osimhen, 25, Nigeria
    Footballer and Striker for Super Eagles
    Industry: Sport – Football
  • Tobi Amusan, 26, Nigeria
    Track and Field Athlete
    Industry: Sport – Athletics
  • Damian Willemse, 25, South Africa
    Stormers and Springboks rugby player
    Industry: Sport – Rugby
  • Ricardo Lognath, 29, South Africa
    Co-Founder and CEO, Omninela Medical
  • Nicolas Lognath, 27, South Africa
    Co-Founder and Director, Omninela Medical
    Industry: Healthcare/E-commerce
  • Ruth Erikan James, 29, Nigeria
    Founder, Veekee James
    Industry: Fashion
  • Shaun Maswanganyi, 23, South Africa
    Track and Field Athlete
    Industry: Sport – Athletics
  • Jeremiah Thoronka, 24, Sierra Leone
    Founder and CEO, Optim Energy
    Sector: Climate Change and Sustainability (Social Impact)
  • Calvin Usiri, 28, Tanzania
    Co-founder and CTO, Ramani
    Industry: Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Peace Wutawunashe, 27, Zimbabwe
    Founder, Trigershot Engineering
    Industry: Solar/Renewable Energy
  • Esethu Cenga, 29, South Africa
    Co-founder and CEO, Rewoven
    Industry: Fashion
  • Josiah Akinloye, 29, Nigeria
    Founder and CEO, Mainlogix Technology
    Industry: Automation and Technology
  • Abioye Oyetunji, 29, Ghana
    Founder and CEO, FXKudi
    Industry: Fintech
  • Nadine Roos, 27, South Africa
    South African Rugby Union (Springboks) and Sevens player
    Industry: Sport – Rugby

Written by: Ntsako Mukhari

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