Sarkodie, born Micheal Owusu Addo has been named in the list of Forbes Africa\u2019s 30 Under 30.<\/p>\n
The fourth edition of Forbes Africa 30 under 30 list was compiled across different industries including music, art, media, film and fashion.<\/p>\n
Sarkodie, however, was the only Ghanaian to make the list this year.<\/p>\n
Sark, who is the first Ghanaian artiste to win the Best International Act: Africa accolade, was also nominated for the same award in 2014 and 2015.<\/p>\n
Forbes Africa also named Sarkodie among others in Africa\u2019s Top 10 musicians in 2017. Ghana\u2019s West African counterpart Nigeria, however, had nine personalities named in the Forbes Africa 30 under 30 list including Wizkid, Davido, Yemi Alade, Falz.<\/p>\n
The publication describes this year\u2019s list as its most comprehensive yet, writing:<\/p>\n
\u201cThe 2018 FORBES AFRICA Under 30 is our authentic and most definitive list of Africa\u2019s most promising young change-makers. This year is our fourth edition of the list and for the first time, inspired by the growing number of young men and women entrepreneurs, we have expanded it to bring you 30 game-changers, all under the age of 30, in each three sectors \u2013 business, technology and creative. The 90 in total are challenging conventions and rewriting the rules for the next generation of entrepreneurs, creatives and tech gurus.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe put in months of rigorous research, sifting through over 600 nominations, vetting them for weeks, verifying and investigating them. We favored entrepreneurs with fresh ideas and took into account their business size, revenue, location, potential, struggles, social impact and resilience.<\/p>\n
A panel of judges then debated the final 90. You may not know many of their names now and they may not be richest people in Africa, but they could be the billionaires of tomorrow gracing our future covers. This compilation is exciting, inspiring and offers a sneak peek into Africa\u2019s future. Meet the class of 2018. The list is in no particular order,\u201d Forbes Africa explained.<\/p>\n
Thuso Mbedu, 26, South Africa.
\nActress.
\nMaria Borges, 25, Angola.
\nSupermodel.Herieth Paul, 22, Tanzania.
\nSupermodel.<\/p>\n
Eddy Kamuanga Illunga, 26, DRC.
\nPainter.<\/p>\n
Cassper Nyovest, 27, South Africa.
\nRapper & Entrepreneur.<\/p>\n
Stacey Gillian Abe, 27, Uganda.
\nMultidisciplinary Contemporary Artist.<\/p>\n
Yemi Alade, 29, Nigeria.
\nSinger & Songwriter.<\/p>\n
Falz, 27, Nigeria.
\nRapper & Actor.<\/p>\n
Orapeleng Moodutle, 29, South Africa.
\nFashion Designer.<\/p>\n
Nomzamo Mbatha, 27, South Africa.
\nActress.<\/p>\n
Kwesta, 29, South Africa.
\nRapper & Entrepreneur.<\/p>\n
Davido, 25, Nigeria.
\nSinger & Songwriter.<\/p>\n
Safia Elhillo, 27, Sudan.
\nAuthor & Poet.<\/p>\n
Joyce Jacob, 28, Nigeria.
\nFounder: Joyce Jacob Beauty.<\/p>\n
Shekhinah, 23, South Africa.
\nSinger & Songwriter.<\/p>\n
Adebayo Oke-Lawal, 28, Nigeria.
\nFashion Designer. Founder: Orange Culture.<\/p>\n
Wizkid, 27, Nigeria.
\nSinger & Songwriter.<\/p>\n
Koleka Putuma, 25, South Africa.
\nPoet & Author.<\/p>\n
Nasty C, 21, South Africa.
\nRapper & Producer.<\/p>\n
Beverly Naya, 29, Nigeria.
\nActress & Entrepreneur.<\/p>\n
Simphiwe, 27, South Africa.
\nVisual Artist.<\/p>\n
Rina Chunga-Kutama, 29, South Africa.
\nFashion Designer.<\/p>\n
Kemiyondo Coutinho, 28, Uganda.
\nPlaywright, Actress, Filmmaker & Entrepreneur.<\/p>\n
Sarkodie, 29, Ghana.
\nRapper & Entrepreneur.<\/p>\n
Mapeseka Koetie-Nyokong, 29, South Africa.
\nActress & Entrepreneur.<\/p>\n
Sonia Irabor, 28, Nigeria.
\nWriter, Filmmaker & Actress.<\/p>\n
Tony Gum, 22, South Africa.
\nVisual Artist.<\/p>\n
ANATII, 25, South Africa.
\nProducer, Writer, Director & Artiste.<\/p>\n
Sasha Pieterse, 22, South Africa.
\nActress & Singer\/Songwriter.<\/p>\n
Tania Omotayo, 26, Nigeria.
\nModel & Entrepreneur<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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