This category recognizes early stage businesses with a high potential for growth These are ventures that are in their initial stages of development but have the potential to scale rapidly and become successful companies. Nominees in this category include:
Over 30
Kenya
Saada Accram - Wasali Events
Dr Gladys Ngetich - Saidiwa Rides
Jacqueline Kamau - Bacarra Properties And Construction Limited
Jill Masitsa - Zoulux Limited
Faith Simiyu - Thynk Care Foundation
Joy Irungu - Ladies C.L.C (Crylearnconquer)
Lucy Karanja - Tailom Laundromat
Muiruri Grace - Bubble Nest International
Ann Ngendo - C-Suite Interiors Limited
Juliette Hunter - Hunters View
Ruby Njeri - Ruby The Planner
Mary Nduguti - Young Leaders
Flavia Omiyo - Shades $ Decor Events
Muna Elmi - Mubi Leather Ltd
Anne Kaale Kavinda - Natural Hair Kenya Ventures
Ann Wambui - Neema Gbv Rescue Center
Loverance Yeboah - Ghana
Maryanne Wangari - Johari Africa
Milkah Ndung'u - Kings Throne Counseling Center
Lydia Mwangi - Innowave Africa Solutions Ltd
Winnie Adoyo - Inclusion Champions Society (I.C.S)
Seneyia Muntet - Golden Palm Ltd
Rayhab Gitari - Sharp Development Solutions Consulting
South Africa
Andisiwe Phakathi - Fabuleux House
Mnothowandile Cele - Clipped Wings Foundation
Nompendulo Pearl More - More And Associates (Pty) Ltd
Noloyiso Unolali Ngalo - Unolali Concepts
Tshepiso Thabethe - Gratha Solutions Pty Ltd
Thando Mpama - Design Your Space Industries (Pty) Ltd
Vivian Malamedi - Macvee Communications
Junita Moonsamy - Junita Moonsamy
Lindiwe Ggaela - Risewomen Npo
Bonginkosi Masango - Beauty Gateau
Portia Chokoe - Station House Foods
Xolile Thabethe - Tx Innovations
Noluthando Mnguni - Mankho Group Of Companies
Nyaradzo Taguzu - Rwendo Group International Pty Ltd
Zethu Makuwa - Ka Mehla Bakery
Aviwe Vitshima - Poodlebear Pty Ltd
Lerato Ramushu - Ngwanalaka Group Holdings
Nkhethoa Mokoena - The Dile Event Planning And Management
Lisa Rorani - Alwandetech
Lineo Lynette Mazibubuko - Lenda Construction And Supply Services
Nonceba Molebatsi - New Revelation Children's Hope
Funeka Nyaqela - Bravopro 110
Dieketseng Ntondini - Overcoming To Becoming By Decky Deckstar
Adelia Njabulo Nqubuka - Adelia Creations Enterprise
Athi Siwa - Maobsessions Glow
Tshepiso Leeu - Queerwell
Palesa Dibakwane - Unforgettable Speakers
Esther Tubake Mphahlele - Rich Mind Construction Pty Ltd
Ghana
Christiana Naa Merley Ashley - Mindsport Ghana
Adelaide Frimpomaa Baah-Frimpong - 3 Points Career Consult
Bernice Esinam Kportufe - Esinam Eventsgh
Patricia Nartey - Eventtalks Company Limited
Mavis Aduse-Poku - Mayvision Foundation Ghana
Patricia Owusua - Miss Legacy Ghana Organization
Mika Corbby - Mikgold Group
Sakina Gado - Beautiful Glow By Sakina
Evelyn Tetteh - Als Global Shipping And Logistics Ltd
Abigail Addo - J-Kyla’s Haven't
Irene Asamoah-Ansah Amene - Simply Baked
Mavis Opokua Asiamah - Sunshine Cradle Care Center
Akosua Osem Frimpong - Novelty Lab
Anita Bessa-Simmons Obideabah - Anio Glow Gh
Dellasie Aning - Panalove, Llc
Ellen Ayensuaa Gyapong - El’s Food Services
Blessed Jemima Attuahene - Evergreen Blessed Enterprise
Cynthia Enninful - Cyelinest Enterprise
Fredaline Asiedu - Fashion Vault
Akua Boatemaa Oppong-Attah - Eeish Therapeuticals
Nana Efua Serwaa Adusei - Auto Shecanic Hub
Elizabeth Okine - Lizzy's Favor Hub
Emma Osei - Aimarnoir Kitchen
Josephine Amankwah - Obaagogetter Network
Akosuah Fremah - Fremah Fashionista
Bernice Oppong - Nefya Events Ushering
Patience Akatu - Irresistible
Christabel Ofori - Flocarebeauty
Nigeria
Clementina Busayo - Gloriouswills Ushering Services
Kolawole Bukola Monsurat - Kolawole Bukola Monsurat
Mutiat Azeez - House Of Famrah Nigeria Limited
Grace M. Adamu - Suusha Glam Events Limited
Kikelomo Idowu - Kyksie Drapes Events And Interiors Ltd
Roselyn Nwala - Rosie Young Fashion House Ltd
Josephine Akpan - Josephine Akpan
Precious Toju Ukusanjuya - Livingspring Solicitors
Akpevwe Omigie - Swift Initiative Ngo
Favour Joshua - First Point Academy
Joy Dick - Jodicz Empire
Rimini Abarshi - Mini Option Outsourcing
Splendour Onuma - Splendid Dreams Youth Empowerment And Entrepreneurship Initiative (Sdyeei)
Donatus Mercy - Chariszoe'n'd
Mary Otor-Uwua - Omeb's Foods Ltd
Amarachi F Jombo - Amy Jombo Global Ventures
Adefunke Treasure Maria - Treasure Attorneys
Amb. Munachi Arinze - Empire Homes Realty Ltd
Tosin Ajose - Dealhq Partners
Faith Ukachu - Dechimate Concept
Tolulope Tunde-Ajiboye - The 2705 Events Company
Omodunke Aderinsola Oshomah - Berefired Wellness Home Ltd
Oluwafemi Sinmiloluwa Adeola - Igbalodewelness&Spa
Aisha Yusuf - Hayche Network
Oluwaseun Nariwoh - Additional Plus Sports And Education Initiative
Ajeigbe Olubunmi Susan - Olubunmi Ajeigbe/Moses Odekunle & Co
Lydia Sam-Adoki - Ala's Chateau
Hassannah Salami - Modesty Signature
Yetunde Famodun - Farbs N Mees Hair N Clothing
Aregbesola Bukola Nifemi Wadel - Mahniv Ventures
Gloria Chidubem Kalu - Danza Travels And Tours Ltd
Under 30
Kenya
Liviah Mose - Havil Households
Abigail Rehema - Abigailrehemafoundation
Tracyter Mutala - Naotrac Enterprises/Bungoma Youth Umbrella Shield Cbo
Victoria Nambute - Jevic Crafts
Catherine Amondi Ayodo - She's For Her
Amira Mugure - Upfrontr
Benardette Kendi - Pika Smart
Wendy Apiyo - Phoenix Support Initiative
Waceke Kiratu - Star Design
Sharon Kamau - Sj Events
Julia Masline Esbon - Barmas Tours And Safaris
Erica Kweyu - Zalika Investment
Shalam Isiye - Face First
Maryann Chepkonga - Maydim Flowers
Christine Ogero - Taraji_jewellers
Mary Joseph - Emjay Cleaning Services
Effue Opiyo - Buku Leather Crafts
Sharon Jeptoo - Lovebunch Store
Nyokabi Macharia - Shorts From Africa
Faith Bakita - Make_up_by_bakita
Jackline Wambui - Jacky Beauty Hub
Margaret Wambui - Native Energy
Sharon Cherotich - Shariez Handmade
Raïssa Mushamalirwa - Assïar Hair & Skincare
Ivy Getanda - Inspiration Station Launchpad
South Africa
Itumeleng Moeletsi - Bim Legal Advisory Services
Hlengiwe Mashimbye - Averted Vision Marketing Agency
Liziwe Nompumza - Queendom Hair And Beauty
Rumo Moloto - Rumo Moloto Enterprise
Lynette Booysen - Soigné
Kganya Mogashoa - Koranges Art (Pty) Ltd
Masello Mokhoro - Starlicious Enterprises
Lindokuhle Mamba - Li Shanna Holdings
Sisipho Nyathi - The Luxe Beauty
Charmaine Mthombeni - Aprons By Charmaine
Nsovo Charmaine Mthombeni - Aprons By Charmaine
Farayi Leonie Mugabe - Fresh4you
Palesa Tshabalala - Gladsa Enterprise
Duduzile Mabaso - E-Assistant Rsa
Oarabile Khobo - We Are Lesedi
Lefentje Mampuru - Woman Of Significance
Mamello Makhanya - The Born To Stand Out Foundation And Lerato Npc
Tessa Jaftha - Women's Lifestyle Network
Ghana
Nhyira Bayeh - Amanda Foundation
Svetlana Danso - Yaya Promotions Gh
Lillian Gyamfi - Glak Group
Gertrude Quarshie - Paramount Eventz Ghana
Pearl Agbove - Labelle Events And Marketing Agency
Wendy Ghartey - Auratress Hair And Beauty
Wilhelmina Amoako - Read With Me
Sandra Amissah Nana - Legacy Pageants Ltd
Janet Nyarko - Awakn Beauty Africa
Cath Ako Luguyimang - Enlac Rewards
Jennifer Adomah - Rest Philanthropy
Priscilla Koranteng - Iadjoa Services
Annie Kwegyir-Aggrey - Anniesaidlife Foundation And The Tomorrow's Youth
Sarah Tublu - Sarah's Jewelry Collection
Princess Naa Sika Bella Blackman - Aso Eventz
Alice Nana Yaa Oppong - Alishea Organics
Sandra Agyakwaa Oduro - Primes Bake House
Mary Tackie Yaoboi - The She Guards
Blessing Abundance - Beetifulclassics
Patricia Ghartey - Dolcezza_beauty_empire
Anita Oppong - Oops Sip And Paint
Amos Ekow Coffie - Girl Child Hygiene
Elizabeth Yiadom - Youth And Skills Africa, Friendzone Foundation
Priscilla Agyekum - Streetcakes
Philomena Obraney - Mina-J Sand And Stone Contractor
Rafiatu Acheworon Bawa - Rafiat Beads And Accessories
Nigeria
Mariam Kuye - L&Vee Fashion Hub
Treasure Ernest Iyoha - The Sales Ville
Taiwo Mary - Vicky Store And Graphic Design
Mmema-Abasi Ebom - Menas Fortis
Oreoluwa Ojo - Her Story
Victoria Chisom - Godfluencer Vee
Fatima Michael - Fatima Michael
Juliet Uliet Onyinyechi Edeh - Bezaleel Continental Trading Ltd
Christopher Chidinma - Christopher Chidinma
Amarachi Ibegbulem - Ideal Ladies Initiatives
Dorcas Lawanson - Dorcas Lawanson
Loveth Esperanza Agbaji - Blackorean Concept Limited
Natalie Favour - Meet The Cousellor
Etido Udo - Merlaw Digital Services
Iguehi Aimienwauu - Kahi Koncepts Nigeria Limited
Chinenye Nzubechukwu Ezeobi - Nenny Beauty Collections
Opeyemi Morakinyo - Redge Coop
Udoh Christianah - Crystalcreationz
Favour Natalie - Meet The Counselor
Oluwagbemisola Akinjobi - The Prosperity Ark
Titilayo Bisiriyu - Titilayo Bisiriyu
Ayanfeoluwa Ibitoye - Printstreet Nigeria
Alimat Sodiq - As-Sideeq Laundry And Dry Cleaning
Fatima Abutalib - Localgirlkitchen
Hibaatullahi Adeniyi - Crafted By Heebah
Damilola Idowu - Lolami Clothing's
Queen Ngozi (Amadi) Idemudia - Lushvirtuals
Cecilia Famakinwa - Cof Foundation
Nikoro Tejiri - Surprise World Ng
Adedolapo Bakare - Deteeblazer Global Limited
Joy Vincent - Jaystar Naturals
Beatrice Eneje - Kora & Hive Pr
Blessing Igbinosa - W&R Integrated Services
Yvonne Femi Adewumi - Giftelleo Limited
Blessing Etim - Blaire’s Natural Skincare
Amarachi Okechukwu - Zoes Place Salon And Spa
Sarah Jacob - Sally Bridals And Events
Efosa Ogedegbe - Pellyz Baste/Thoughts
Aminat Adiyeloja - Perlad Travels And Tours Agency
Glory Ama - Amari Hair Care