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Democratic Republic of Congo
2023

Joyce Lumoo Murairi

Furaha Couture
About Joyce Joyce, an 18-year-old fashion designer, is passionate about creating uniquely African clothing that honors cultural heritage. With each design, she aims to inspire...
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Mali
2021

Ali Ould Mohamed

Créa-Couture
About Ali Ould Ali ould Mohamed was born into a modest family in northern Mali in the region of Gao where he completed his primary...
Cote d'Ivoire
2021

Krys Elfried Digbehi

Yeyiba Restaurants
About Krys At just 18 years old, Krys Digbehi has set his sights on entrepreneurship and the benefits that come with it. From an early...
Libya
2018

Mohamed Sherif

Sherif Ice Flakes
Nicknamed “the philosopher” by his friends for his thoughtful nature, Mohamed has always had a penchant for deep reflection about the challenges and opportunities...
Sierra Leone
2018

Alhaji siraj Bah

Rugsal Trading|Rugsal Trading|Rugsal Trading
Alhaji was born in a small town in the Eastern Province of Sierra Leone. After struggling to find money to pay for his school...
Kenya
2014

Tom Osborn

Greenchar
VIDEO CREDIT: KELLY RANCK Tom Osborn is the founder of Greenchar, a clean energy company he founded at 17. While helping his mum cook, he...
Rwanda
2012

Nadege Iradukunda

UYRD Biogas Digesters
Nadege’s story is a remarkable transformation of waste to food. As a student in southern Rwanda, Nadege noticed that many students struggled to pay...
Kenya
2012

Mubarak Muyika

HypeCentury Technologies & Investments
Orphaned at the age of 11, Mubarak settled with his mother’s sister and her husband. His adoptive parents operated a small book publishing and...
Swaziland
2012

Lindokuhle Mdluli

Eco-Eagle
Born in a rural area in Swaziland, Lindokuhle lost his father at the age of 12 and moved in with his uncle, an agriculture...
Botswana
2012

Naledi Mosweu

Guardian Angels Company
Naledi Mosweu knows what ‘Hope’ smells like. It is one of her top-selling solid perfumes, made from almond and other organic oils. Naledi and...