Organisers of the annual Africa’s Under 40 CEOs Awards & Summit have released the list of 2025 award recipients who were recently conferred with the prestigious honour in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa recently.
Mayorkings Agency Group, which holds the award ceremony annually, said Africa’s Under 40 CEOs Awards & Summit is a continental award event and ranking that identifies, showcases, honours and celebrates young Africans who are mostly influential, established and accomplished young business leaders, under the age of 40.
They are selected across various industries, people who have demonstrated commitment to business growth, development, professional excellence and community service as well as philanthropy.
A statement released by Temisan Louisthe, convener who was recently appointed President of the African Union Youth Council(Clubs) in Abuja Nigeria reads in part, “The Event and Rankings aim to Encourage and Promote Young African Champions Globally as well as bridging a Room for Networking, Collaboration, Unity of Purpose amongst Successful Young Africans for the sole agenda of the Advancement of the African Continent.
“Mayorkings Agency Group together with our Partners Globally and Our Highly Committed Award Screening Committee and Jury are 100% committed to Honoring and Celebrating only Deserving Young Africans at each edition of the Prestigious Event and Rankings drawn from different countries in Africa.”
Selected Recipients of the Prestigious Africa’s Under 40 CEOs Awards 2025 are also awarded Honorary Doctorate Degree (PhD) from Prowess University Delaware, USA, as well as American Management University, California, USA.
Among the 130 awardees include Jennifer Etito Oyubu, Global Influencer; Chantel Snyman, CEO Tradewithchantel & Ambassador Women In Forex Africa; Gladys Emokpaire (A.K.A Doc. Gidi), Founder/Ceo Bluorchid Aesthetics Clinic; Hezel Sharon Sibanda, founder/Ceo Copia Amare Group; Rousa Nangula Shikoha, Co-Founder Kufindi, Take Change, Local Merchant, Namibia; Fikile Mdiniso, Founder/Ceo, Infinite Tech Space; Zita Minaj, actress & brand ambassador; Mfho Malefane, Founder, Trade with Peculiarfx & Peculiar Apparel; Phophi Ramabulana, Founder Vhatanuni Foundation; Prince Omoha, Founder & Chairman, Prince Luxury Group; Spindrella Kelly, Founder & Ceo, Kardashev Technologies Ltd; Sarah Banda; Angela Tilahun; Lebo Lion, Tv/Radio Host.|Brand Strategist; Ibitayo Subair, CEO, Ibis Real Estate; Chamberlain Chimeremeze Emmanuel; Joseph Oluwatomisin Opaleke, Comedian, Social Entrepreneur & Founder, CS Media Ng; Ayeni Esther Omolola, Ceo, Queenesse World; Adelolu Adewale Oluwaseun, Lead/Founder, MLS | FKM; Opara Emmanuel Chukwuemeka, CEO, OPEC Tv; Constance Owoyomi, Actor, Media Personality/ Entrepreneur; Osagie Emmanuel, President, Miss Diaspora Nigeria; Sarah Ujunwa Chukwukere, CEO, Sarah’s Place Empire, Body Solution Spa & Skin; Atong Amos Agook Juac, Founder/CEO, Triple A Petroleum Ltd; Peter Kuntu Blankson; Riham Yusuf, Founder, Paveway Africa Ltd; Hajah Angel Sanoe, CEO, Beauty By Angel & Pure Pasture; Samson Akintola, Founder/Ceo, Fixall Africa and Abdul Marijan, Founder/CEO, Zero Energy Company.
Other awardees include Nomakhosazana Ndlovu, Managing Director, Bhala Media; Ayodeji Sakiru Alayande; Queen Uche, Founder, Uche Group & Uche Hair; Omoyunmi Oyedotun, CEO, Queen Birth Service; Chiamaka Elujoba, Founder, Queen Essence Healthy Lifestyle; Datari Ladejo, Founder/CEO, Evergreen Curators; Zera Felicite, CEO, Zera Foundation; Tasha Amos, CEO, Tasha Collectables, Surv. Ifeolu Solomon, Co-Founder/Director, Operations & Strategy, Landnest Official. | Chairman, Lovandefoods; Olusola Oreo, Co-Founder, Landnest Homes & Properties Nig; Wisdom Onorute; Eyna Jacobson Auspice, CEO, City Deals Concept Agency Limited; Amina Mugure, CEO, Upfrontr; Lady Rei Obaigbo, Vice President Fiabci Young Professionals & CEO, Oreime Communication; Nasir Memudu; Rachel Foko, Ceo, Rachel Consulting; Lamidi Sikira, CEO, Kira Forex Trading Academy; Nana Akua Addo, Actress | Fashion Stylist; Ijoma Glory Ebubechi (Boss Lady Realtor), Ceo, Global Shortlet Apartment and Eze Elyon among several others.
These CEOs are from across 45 countries in Africa. The awards aimed to identify, showcase, and honour young African CEOs and business leaders who are making a significant impact in various industries.
Recipients who are typically under 40 years old and have demonstrated business acumen, leadership qualities, and a commitment to positive change within their communities.
Mayorkings Agency Group, who are the organisers of the event and releases a list of recipients, with selection based on factors like business growth, professional excellence, and contributions to community development.
The awards aim to inspire and encourage young African entrepreneurs, fostering a sense of unity and collaboration among them for the advancement of the continent.
The event also provides a valuable opportunity for young African business leaders to connect, share experiences, and build relationships that can lead to future collaborations and partnerships with the sole aim of advancing the African economy.
