The social Founder of The Year category recognizes notable individuals who are spearheading change and running impactful initiatives in their communities across Africa. Who made it to the nominees' list?
Social Founder of The Year (Over 30)
Kenya
Emmanuel Muhire - Lakhtrem
Joseph Odindo - Feed My Sheep Kenya Ministries
Edith Muthoni - Needytouch International
Lydiah Otieno - Tuungane Cbo-Kilifi
Robert Njue Namu - Robert Njue Namu
Sylvia Mochabo - Andy Speaks 4 Special Needs Persons Africa
Min Patience - Tujengane - Business Ideas Plug
Jared Oundo - United Smes Association Of Kenya, Jubilant Stewards Of Africa, The Koundo Ventures
Laban Ong'ong'a - Big Mshindi Global Media Marketing
Lucy Wanjiku Njenga - Positive Young Women Voices
Ronald Okoth - R.O Sports Soccer Academy
Jackline Odhiambo - Nyanam Widows International
Nkatha Mugao - Frolics Of Hope Africa
Gabriel Munyao Nyamai - Santiago Perfecto Foundation
Jesse Nyaga - Likemylaic College
Njeri Kabiru - Teenage Mums Empowerment
Caroline Ndilo - Books Thirst
Samwel Korir - Alfenzo Foundation
Saada Accram - Wasali Events
Michael Onyango - Speaklife Africa
Kyee Mbatha - My Green Institution
Nibose David - The Gloria Digital Services House
Uganda
Richard Buyinza - Friends In Need Development Group Limited
Rukundo Regan - Raising The Artisans.Co.Ltd
Tanzania
Rehema Konza - Women Empowering And Entrepreneurship Development Organization(Weedo)
Michael Mgimba - Michael
Marisstellah Mcha - Lipfoundation2023
Genely Desouza - Tupaze Sauti Foundation
Carlos Charles - The Golden Elites Global
Kelvin Sulugwe - Akometsi
Sophia Urio - Nelak Tanzania Organization
Mwanaidi Mwilima - Jollie Reusable Pads And Accesories Limited
Emmanuel Mjema - Green Africa Entrepreneurs Empowerment Organization (Gaee)
Rwanda
No nominees
South Africa
Elvis Seroka - Maretlagadi Welfare Centre
Boysie Gumede - Be United
Humbulani Brian Mashamba - Movie Mania
Thabang Elvis - Thabang Elvis Motivations
Joseph Ndaba - Mafikeng Digital Innovation Hub
Nonhlanhla Cynthia Mhlongo - Khwezi Innovations
Phumlani Khumalo - Utaku Group
Mankhedi Stephina - Mankhedi Stephina
Gcina Madonsela - Small Business Runway
Mongezi Lugodlo - Witlug (Pty)Ltd.
Queenkr Rabotapi Kamango - Queenkr Foundation
Samkelo Mqukuse - Westores
Poppy Khanyile - Sixteen Plus
Katlego Thwane - Atlegang Bana Foundation
Alex Cupido - Bruinchild Media
Sicelo Mabuza - Homegrown Shandis
Nadi Mwanza - King Wolf
Ernest Rens - Phoenix Rens (Pty) Ltd
Jack Mthembu - First One Adventures
Tebogo Mngwenya - Onke Solutions
Ntlotleng Manale - Black Empire Farms
Given Lekhuleni Malum - Gee Enterprise
Khaya Burwana - Agrikey Farming
Xolani Machele - Jozi Kota Festival
Phakamani Ndlovu - Phakamani Empowerment
Nhlanhla Mosele - Youth Service Agency
Princess Mukhari - The Automotive Pros
Mpho Buntse - South African Higher Education Queer Alliance
Ghana
Jonathan Ray Hockey - Rayon Foundation
Mark Anpanfiik Adaatusidi - Step Micro-Credit Enterprise
Charles Ayaana - Ayaana Charles Consult
Nimatu Asilgya - She4g Foundation
Jennifer Pepe Quartey - Exclusive Closet
Justus Bansah - Jusban Foundation
George Kwaku Nti - George Kwaku Nti Group
Cornelius Oyeh Noamesi - Save The World Foundation
Nigeria
Cornelius Kayode - Maven Heart
Chika Nwaogu - Padher Social Enterprise
Babafemi Oyedeji - Orientalz Imperio
Mustapha Adams - Darootz Media
Robert Chris - Readnwin (sub. Of lagsale group)
Blessing Amos - LAGTECHY
Imade Bibowei-Osuobeni - Tech Herfrica Support Foundation (Tech Herfrica)
Emmanuel Nwankwo - Global Teachers Assembly
Dasplang Ayuba Dauda - Salvage Biz-Hub Nig. Ltd
Halima Layeni - Life After Abuse Foundation
Akila Jatau John - Buhknom Development Foundation
Victor Tubotamuno - Earlybrite
Joshua Aluko - The Great People Foundation
Elizabeth George - Child Is Gold Foundation
Precious Orumgbe - Softmation Advertising Limited
Bright Anakwe - Brightdlife Global Academy
Chinwe Okoli - Grand Africa Initiative-Gain
Oladogba Cornelius Kayode - Maven Heart
Abubakar Umar Modibbo - Connect Africa Intellectuals
Saratu Kassim - Fertility Support Africa
Justin Iyere - Just Express Global Limited
Omolara Oluokun - Zeegnis Fashion And Events
Adewale Adedokun - Klirview Construction And Engineering Works Limited
Olubodun Akinyele - Ogaranya Technology Solutions Limited
Hassan Ogunsanwo - Sanwo Multiservices Limited
Justice Madua' James - Akidodo.Com Ltd
Destiny M O Chijioke - Genesis World Writers Community
Ayo Dawson - Nairalux Blog
Uboho Gabriel Sunday - Holight Travels And Tours Ltd And Holight Global Educational Services
Musa Rasheed Paul - Everest Vee Unique Concept
Fela Akinse - Salubata
Olanrewaju Samuel Faleye - Olanreforward Foods And Farms Limited
Zambia
Namundi Nayame - Namkeb Tree Farms
Joshua Lungu - Joshua Lungu
Kelvin Chitala - Technical Centre For Climate Change And Agricultural Development
Social Founder of The Year (Under 30)
Kenya
Robert Salim - My Shamba Digital
Fredrick Midaho - Ngarisha Jamii Charity Initiative
Catherine Gatimu - Hope For The Future Champions
Benard Kioko Ndaka - Green Economy For Kenya
Halai Nitha - Krishna Kenya Events
Curt Kimathi - Curtis Madawa
Shalom Uri - Brandkings Kenya Ltd
Duncan Oyoti - Runway Tours & Safaris Ltd
Kelvin Kimachia - Ubuni Hub Agency
Siance Boniface - Talent Empire
Christopher Nyamburi - Lake Victoria Basin Talent Development And Adolescent Health
Simon Macharia - Destiny New Hope Foundation
Albert Ondimu - Pebia Solutions
Hon Agnes Nkanya - Agnes Nkanya Foundation
Kenton Mutethia Muthaura - Youths For The Boy Child Organization
Wambui Njoroge - Padsdrive Africa
Juma Nagunwa - Snn Marketing Agency
Carol Gichohi - Fertiti Asili
Evans Macharia Muita - Vijana African Voices Initiative
Lydia Hongo - Inuka Community Developers Network
Ibrahim Tukur - Arewa Deaf Youths Consultative Forum.
Grace Kariuki - The Lisha Project
Ann Kasoha - Cannly Adventures
Boniface Siance - Talent Empire
Clinton Ongeri - Risivonne Investments
Martins Etuk - Hub-Em Integrated Services
Hon. Shawn Gitau - Social Community Organization
Bilha Joy Awuor - Africahope Kenya
Peter Njuguna - Kimkin Workers Agency
Jonathan Wambua - New Girl Transformation Kenya
Ferdinand Kabisa - Hire Best Kenyan Maids
Felix Atamba - Yahi Africa
Kiptoo Emmanuel - Sports Flash
Nancy Ndegwa - Realz Hand Of Love
Emmaculate Kivindyo - Lekek Limited
Kevin Odari - Wakuu Community Network
Ramsey Morgan - Ramc Photos And Cars
Uganda
Archimedes Prince - Canva Foundation
Mukwaya Robert - Mukwaya Robert Foundation Africa Ltd
Mariam Nakiryowa - Rural Tourism Initiatives Limited (C/O Ewaffe Cultural Village)
Sonko Jamal - Kyuka Ventures Innovation Hub
Kakande Farid Gava - Zukuka Traders Ltd
Sabiiti Davis - Yilick
Zitty Peace Apio - Afri-Coffee
Tanzania
Ausi Hussein - Relief To Community Development Organization
Daniel Ephrahim - Iselandscare Foundation
Shadrack Mbogelza - Children Care Development Organization (Ccdo)
Robin Smarble - Smarble Plus
Enock Ephraim - Mama Zetu Foundation
Faraja Gershon Kwigize - Tanzania Humanity Charity And Hope
Gipson Mpumulo - Gipson Tumsime 🇹🇿
Arafat Bakir Lesheve - Tanzania Emerging Youth Awards Initiative
Peter Paul Jnr - Pepa Inc Co Ltd
Godson Kisimbi - Victory Foundation
Fursa Real Hero - Fursa_real_hero
Elisante Ephrahim - Builders Of Future Africa
Ali Hassan Khatau - Elevate Mobility
Rwanda
No nominees
South Africa
Simphiwe Ndlovu - Africa Royal Communications
Lesetja Letwala - Efkay Lele Projects Pty Ltd
Shulammi Mbola - Queendom
Avhasei Messie Raphalalani - Stopthespots
Rotshidzwa Maphupha - The Maria Maphupha Foundation
Sisamkele Ndudula - Sisamkele N (Pty) Ltd
Ramokone Sannah Kwakwa - The New Dawn Rs Kwakwa Trading As The New Dawn Poultry Farm
Sphelele Mthiyane - Downtown Radio
Thobani Zungu - Ngifour Pry Ltd
Thabiso Hlongwane - Greener Pastures Recycling Company
Hlumelo Jutyu - Fountain Investment Holdings
Mphoke Makwala - Makwala Agri
Mandilakhe Somdle - Pop-Up Collab
Tebogo Madileng - Snape
Tamuka Chikerema - Moontu Digital Solutions
Welile Prudence Nkosi - Siwento Arts And Cultural Group
Marcia Monareng - Millennial Mindset Media
Siyanda Mhlahlo - Pex Lifestyle
Sicelo Sibeko - Sg Maziyah Enterprise (Pty)Ltd
Masedi Pretty Hermans - Focus Youth Empowerment 252 282
Wanay Govinder - Webclift University
Asiphe Booi - Ikamva Secure Solutions
Mbuso Bam - Creative Nation Magazine
Cyril Ndebel - Quickin Wash
Moeletsi Mirage Taiwe - Moemi Farming Enterprise
Siyanda Mzantsi - Ghetto Grunge
Kgalema Lefa - Kutumepela Fase Pty Ltd
Hlamalani Hlangwani - Tsemisa Poultry Farm
Kutlwano Moloi - Moloi Business Leadership Firm
Ghana
Joseph Benedict Mawunyo - Grace Upon Grace Empowerment Organization
Stephen Akortsu Mawumenyo - Generational Thinkers Network Foundation
Nhyira Bayeh - Amanda Foundation
Gideon Wiredu Awuah - Firstrate Charity Foundation
Mensah Maxwell - Maxsector Consulting Agency
Asana Issaka - My Companion
Apraku Charles Boso - Youth For Development
Oppong Christian - Nasarp Pragia Union
Emmanuel Frimpong - International Youth Network
Nigeria
Itunuoluwa Success Ajayi-Albert - Lifesupport Network
Abuubaida Muhammad - Fafchat Communications
Chukwunonso Odili - Drug-It
Adesanya Ifeoluwa - Mybrandadvert
Jb Favour - Faves_pen
Janet Akolo Andaku - Rising Sun Katsa Concept World
Nosirullahi Baruwa - Ekochops And Grill
Abdulateef Olamide Shittu - Wide Access Technology
Josiah Amos - King Ruby Tech
Precious David - Readersplug
Abur Perpetual - Aveccie Global Resources Limited
Ibrahim Muhammad Yusuf - Baffah Teloring Passion
Chukwuebuka Justice - Nuel Holdings
Ahmed Amdagas - Fxbulksms Inc.
Samuel Frank - Fin. Fitness Clinic -Ffc
Paul Adeniran - Saint Paul Concept
Clement Oko - Biodiversity Rescue Club, Nigeria
Amoo Elijah Oluwatimileyin - Amoel Geoservices Consult
Stanley Mmiliogu - Marvelous International Driving School/Integrated Services Ltd
Raimi Enoch Oluwadamilare - Mhd Agency
Abdullahi Aliyu - Aali Technology
Future Oghenetega Ahiate - Feedbag Agrihub Ltd
Nasir Addalil - Jimeta Morden Market
Kelly Ernest Iweka - Egbema Massive Movement Emm
Agbahiwe Jude - Siriusmindfitness(Smf)
Oladayo Ibitoye - Jollyment
Pascal Clement Inyang - Eagle’s Wing Sports Academy Ltd
Williams Bawa - Afaga Prints And Design
Chikodi Isaac - Chycenty
Emmanuel Okwudiri - Snr Legacy.
Bode Roberts - Dataleum
Abigail Ebuk - Tagnets Group
Mc Bingo - Mcbingo
Sobowale Olumuyiwa - Teens-Launch Africa
Michael Chineme Ike - Micverse Ltd
Xenia Okeke - Hesia Concept
Zambia
Pascal Chongo - Pascal Chongo Innovation
Thresa Bwalya - Limitless Foundation
Elijah Chisamu - Chisamu
William Kapulo - One Kapus General Dealers
Patrick Mweetwa - Immortal Car Mechanics (Ics)
Alick Mpalo - Macpro Youth Organization Zambia
Kundananji Sichembe - Sichempire Brands
Nuru Cheyo - Nuruc Jewelry
John Sakala - A Chance For Change Foundation
Dorothy Muya - Glam Beauty Salon And Boutique
Mathews Tembo - Matt Children's Hope Foundation
Chushi Kasongo - Perfect Pack Media Ltd
