This category celebrates the exceptional achievements and contributions of founders in advancing the arts and entertainment industry. Their dedication to creativity, entrepreneurship, and artistic expression elevates the entertainment experience and enriches the cultural landscape, making them deserving recipients of this esteemed award. Nominees in this category include:

Over 30

Kenya

Euphrasia Mwangala - Euphrasia Mwangala

Violet Namatsi - Valcam Productions

Afro Lyn - Afro Lyn Entertainment

South Africa

Portia Ncwane - Portia Ncwane Foundation

Portia Serage - Portia Serage

Busisiwe Mazibuko - Inkaba Creative Art House

Sylvia Maseko - Daisy Lee Events

Masesebe Ramahuma - Masram Group

Cece Celestina - Emasikweni Arts And Culture Emporium

Ghana

Portia Wireko-Ababio - Porsh Entertainment

Naa Borkor Quartey - Jaynii Streetwise Organisation

Brilliance Tetteh-Nartey - Brillysika Foundation

Nigeria

Patience Ekwere - Pat Ekwere- The Singing Bird

Chinyere Eze - Crescendo Studios

Joy Osusu - Glo May Specialities

Gloria Ugolee –Ehiosun - Gladew Streamline Pictures

Ekomobong James - Surprise Emporium & Events

Odenike Latifat - Hardeyventures

Owolabi Adetutu - De Avatar Communications Ent

Emmajane Yellow-Duke - Yellow Flames Media House

Buraimoh Funmilayo Kemi - Buraimoh Funmilayo Kemi

Aisha Danazumi - Fragrancio Business Enterprise

Olaoye Mojisola - Nimi Events And Confectionaries

Tinuade Adedokun - T-Max Decor Events

Akeredolu Oluyemisi Idowu - Ewatomi Events

Under 30

Kenya

Shantel Munga - Shantelle Finds

Sylvia Kabeyi - Miracle Arts Kenya

South Africa

Lesedi Mogale - Poetique Nights

Nigeria

Sophia Clement - Tales Hive

Adejoke Hassan - De Parfaite Occassions

Oluwabunmi Abimbola - Bimdel Trends Events.