2016 Winners of the Africa Youth Awards

  • Ilwad Elman, Elman Peace and Human Rights Centre (SOMALIA) – African Youth of the Year (Female)
  • Albert Kusi, LEC Foundation (GHANA) – African Youth of the Year (Male)
  • Mohammed Ibrahim Jega, Emerge Tech Africa (NIGERIA) – Entrepreneur of the Year
  • Souhila Ben Lachhab (ALGERIA) – Musician of the Year
  • Teacher Mpamire (UGANDA) – Discovery of the Year
  • Christopher Seagateng, Botswana Jobs for Graduates (BOTSWANA) – Award For Youth Empowerment
  • Zixtech Organisation (CAMEROON) – Social Enterprise of the Year
  • Manasseh Azure Awuni, Joy 99.7 FM (GHANA) – Journalist of the Year
  • Kofi Osei-Kusi, Osei-Kusi Foundation (GHANA) – Special Recognition Award
  • Gakii Biriri (KENYA) – Social Entrepreneur of the Year
  • City Rydes Limited (KENYA) – Startup of the Year
  • Nana Diaby, Phiphi Plus (MALI) – Media Personality of the Year
  • Olalekan Ayodele Sipasi, L’afrika Integrated Farms (NIGERIA) – Award For Agriculture
  • Nuhu Ibrahim Alabura, Indian Dental Association (NIGERIA) – Health Personality of the Year
  • Muhire Jean Claude, Young African Leaders Forum (RWANDA) – Leader of the Year
  • Adyne-Africa Diaspora Youth Network Europe (SOMALIA) – Civil Society of the Year
  • Dirboga Irenee Bakoh, Sukuvi (TOGO) – Award for Education
  • Sylivia Kakyo, Kakyo Girls Initiative (UGANDA) – Advocate of the Year