FROM UNDER-35 CEO ONLINE MAGAZINE
On Dec. 3rd 2013, we started working to finalise the nominees’ list for the Top35-Under35CEO Awards. We were surprised by the quality of nominations we received from different parts of Africa as this is the maiden edition. (We also received nominations from people in the US, UK, Australia, India etc. Some were even requesting we make it global.)
We’ve taken our time to select the best from all the nominations we received. Here are the young entrepreneurs that made the list:
(NOTE: Our nominees for the 2013 Top35-Under35CEO Awards are listed in alphabetical order. Winners will be published on Dec. 28th 2013, here on Under35CEO.co and on our media partners’ site.)
Under35CEO Most Enterprising Students
Adelard Kakunze (Burundian), Co-founder/CEO at Burundi 3.0
Adetayo Tolulope (Nigerian), Founder of Yannie360.com
Amin Swai (Tanzanian), Founder/Director at OnSpot Magazine & Aspire Youth International
Gideon Byamukama (Ugandan), Founder/CEO of Hello World
Gonjetso Chinyama (Malawian), Founder of Pakwathu.com & Twenty2 Creative
Ibrahima Yves Ghislain TCHOUANTE (Senegalese), Founder of P’Taxi & Carapid
Khalad Shady (Egyptian), Founder of Mubser
Kibirige Apollo Kasujja (Ugandan), Founder of Numb3r
Kokie Nkposong (Nigerian), Founder/CEO of Kokie’s World of Gifts
Linda Iheme (Nigerian), Founder of International Initiative for Youths Inspiration, Growth and Development [IIF-YIGAD]
Offor Hope Jeremiah (Nigerian), Founder of Nigerian Youths Action Project Initiative
Takunda Ralph & Michael Chingonzo (Zimbabwe), Founders of Neolab
Under35CEO Most Promising Young Entrepreneurs
Adekunbi Adeoye (Nigerian), Founder of SESEWA
Ameer Sherif (Egyptian), Founder/CEO of BasharSoft
Amin Swai (Tanzanian), Founder/Director at OnSpot Magazine & Aspire Youth International
Daniel Macharia (Kenyan), Founder/CEO of East Africa Institute of Certified Studies
Denis Nyakach (Kenyan), Founder of Amazing Kisimu
Flavia Murugi (Kenyan), Founder of Wayback Coaching & Little is More Outreaches
Gbemisola Emmanuel Adeniyi (Nigerian), Founder of Appu Travels Ltd
James Benjamin (Zimbabwean), Founder of Zimbabwe Youth Development Foundation Trust
Jeremy Akpomera (Nigerian), Founder of DEPTHS OF MOTION DANCE COMPANY
Joy Ndlovu (South African), Founder of Ndlovu Holdings
Kelo Okeke (Nigerian), Founder of Giddimint
Kiprono Gilbert (Kenyan), Founder of Sigowet Consulting Ltd
Lanre Dahunsi (Nigerian), Founder of OpportunityForAfricans.com
Mahmood Oyewo (Nigerian), Co-founder of MobiQube
Manige Merabu (Ugandan), Founder of Youth Empowerment in Enterprise Development Uganda
Melody Okwuazu (Nigerian), Founder of THE INCREDIBLE PRODUCTION
Oghenero Oghenero (Nigerian), Founder of T-Shirt Factory Nigeria
Olanrewaju Dahunsi (Nigerian), Founder of OpportunitiesForAfricans.com
Oyewunmi Olatoye (Nigerian), Founder of SummitAntiAsthma
Rosabill Satha (Malawian), Founder of JARDS Products
Sphephard Dude (Zimbabwean), Co-founder of Amavulindlela Ultimate
Stephen Akar (Nigerian), Founder of Stema Projects and Contacts
Sunday Ibor Omori (Nigerian), Founder of Youth Action and Hope Organization (YAHOrg)
Wale Olajumoke (Nigerian), Founder of Finem Ventures & Concise Value
Under35CEO Best New Startup Founders
Austus Ofmat Nwame (Nigerian), Founder of Tackle Your Obstacle
Ayoola Ajebeku (Nigerian), Co-founder/CEO of Nearest Locator
David Apaflo (Nigerian), Founder/CEO of Shelze Consulting
Dominic Nsikan (Nigerian), Founder of TechClass Inc
Edison Gbenga Ade (Nigerian), Founder of AgroPro
Elvis Austin (Nigerian), Founder/CEO of SpellAfrica Initiative
Emmanuel Tokunbo Darko (Ghanaian), Founder of Babaoo Foods Ltd
Hule Aondokator (Nigerian), Founder of Kator Hule Enterprises
Linda Iheme (Nigerian), Founder of International Initiative for Youths Inspiration, Growth and Development [IIF-YIGAD]
Marouane Itou (Algerian), Founder/COO at MegaComp
Nwachukwu Lucky Kelechukwu (Nigerian), Founder of International Youth Council, Abuja Nigeria & Gender Equality and Empowerment Project
Olatorera Oniru (Nigerian), Founder of Gibes Africa
Olufuwa Tayo & Dele Bakare (Nigerian), Founders of JobsInNigeria.com
Ruyonga Juliet (Nigerian), Founder/CEO of HAME LTD
Sam Wakoba (Kenyan), Founder of TechMoran.com
Uche Okoli (Nigerian), Founder/CEO at Reel Radio
Under35CEO of the Year
Ashley Uys (South African), Founder of Meidcal Diagnostech
Bunmi Otegbade (Nigerian), Co-founder of Generation Enterprise
Eric Muthomi (Kenyan), Founder of Stawi Foods & Fruits
Evans Wadongo (Kenyan), Founder of SDFA
Grace Ihejiamaizu (Nigerian), Founder of OpprotunityDesk.org & RYPE Initiatives
Joel Mwale (Kenyan), Founder of Skydrop Enterprises
Laetitia Mukungu (Kenyan), Founder of Africa Rabbit Centre [ARC]
Ludwick Phofane Marishane (South African), Founder of HeadBoy Industries
Olusola Amusan (Nigerian), Founder of Olusola Amusan Company [OAC] & The Advancement
Kiziah Philbert (Kenyan), Founder of Sponsor-A-Child Kenya [SPAC] & Hunger Below Zero
