Secretary-General of the African Law Students Association, Luckson Chibaye (Zambian) and Founder of Dream Factory Foundation, Lusanda Magwape (South African) have both been voted as the 2021 African Youth of the Year in the 2021 Africa Youth Awards. They emerged as top winners alongside 12 other young African and organizations in the 8th edition of
Winners for the 2020 Africa Youth Awards were announced on the 1st January after a highly contested public voting process, which saw 129 nominees from 32 African countries vying to win their respective categories. Zambian Social Entrepreneurship Barrington Chungulo & Kenyan Philanthropist Amisa Rashid Ahmed were voted to receive the premier award as the 2020
Below are the profiles of the 2020 Africa Youth Awards nominees for the Award for Technology Category Definition: This category is designated to honour young Africans who are leading the technological revolution in Africa. Their works must be purposed towards solving problems around the world and playing a major role in developing Africa. NB:
Below are the profiles of the 2020 Africa Youth Awards nominees for the Media Personality of the Year Category Definition: This category is designated to young media personalities who are contributing to creating a positive image of the continent. Their works must exhibit inspiration, passion and information to help Africans know more about their
Below are the profiles of the 2020 Africa Youth Awards nominees for the Startup of the Year Category Definition: This category is dedicated to honouring a Young African Company (Startup) which is gradually creating immerse change across the continent through Solutions, Employment and opportunities and does stand the chance to become a giant across
Below are the profiles of the 2020 Africa Youth Awards nominees for the Entrepreneur of the Year Category Definition: This category is designated to young African entrepreneurs helping the continent to solve its growing problems. They must exhibit the grit to have taken the mantle to create, build and grow an idea into a
Below are the profiles of the 2020 Africa Youth Awards nominees for the Social Entrepreneur of the Year Category Definition: This category is designated to award young Africans excelling in the field of non-profit and social entrepreneurship. Their organizations must be involved in creating change coupled with great impact on the lives of their
Below are the profiles of the 2020 Africa Youth Awards nominees for the Award for Education NB: Profiles were submitted by nominators NOMINEES: LESEGO MONTSHO Lesego Montsho Foundation Lesego Montsho is a young global citizen who is passionate about making a difference in the world & the livelihoods of humankind. As someone who is
Below are the profiles of the 2020 Africa Youth Awards nominees for the Leader of the Year Category Definition: This category is designated to a young African delegated to lead an organisation or campaign and has distinguished him/herself through the show of exceptional leadership qualities with a dream, passion and obligation to achieve and impact
Below are the profiles of the 2020 Africa Youth Awards nominees for the Award for Diaspora Achievements NB: Profiles were submitted by nominators NOMINEES: GAYFLOR BEYAN GARVELEE JR Lift Liberia Fellowship Program Gayflor Beyan Garvelee Jr. Was born August 19, 1992, in Lofa county Liberia. He is a 2013 honoured graduate of the Phebe
