Nigeria star athletes Victor Osimhen and Tobi Amusan top the list of Forbes Africa’s ’30 Under 30′ list recently released.

The list features notable Nigerians including Osimhen, a footballer and striker for the Super Eagles; Tobi Amusan, a track and field athlete; Ruth Erikan James, the founder of Veekee James; and Josiah Akinloye, founder and CEO of Mainlogix Technology.

Forbes Africa celebrates a decade of honoring young achievers with its acclaimed. This year’s cohort, like those before them, comprises exceptional individuals driven by a passion for impact across diverse industries.

The list showcases innovators and revolutionaries shaping the future in media, art & style, food & drink, education, science, music, sports, healthcare, and more.

1. Alex Mativo, 29, Kenya
   CEO and Co-founder, E-LAB, Nanasi and Duck
   Industry: Multiple ventures
2. Ann-Kathrin Joos, 28, South Africa
   CEO and Founder, Standard Beauty
   Industry: Beauty
3. Vimbai Masiyiwa, 29, Zimbabwe
   CEO, Batoka Hospitality
   Industry: Tourism
4. Andrew Ddembe, 28, Uganda
   Co-founder and CEO, MobiKlinic
   Industry: Healthtech
5. Chad Jones, 28, South Africa
   Social Media Content Creator and Brand Influencer
   Industry: Social media
6. Adedamola Oyinlola Adefolahan (Fireboy DML), 28, Nigeria
   Singer-songwriter
   Industry: Entertainment 
7. Tyla Laura Seethal, 22, South Africa
   Singer-Songwriter
   Industry: Entertainment
8. Ayushi Chandaria, 26, Kenya
   Founder, Design Thinking Program (Kenya)
   Industry: Education
9. Ama Qamata, 25, South Africa
   Actress, Producer
   Industry: Entertainment
10. Daniel Novitzkas, 28, South Africa
    Co-founder and Chairman of the Board, Specno
    Industry: Software Development and Technology Solutions
11. Prisca Wegesa Magori, 29, Tanzania
    CEO and Co-founder, TenTen Explore and Smart EFD
    Industry: Software Development
12. Luke Mostert, 27, South Africa
    Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer, CatalyzU
    Industry: Venture Capital
13. Arooj Sheikh, 28, Kenya
    Founder and CEO, Beyond Kenyan Bars
    Sector: Social development
14. Kenneth M. Njeru, 25, Kenya
    Director and Founder, Africa Afya Healthcare
    Industry: Health Investment Services
15. Cayley Jorgensen, 29, South Africa
    CEO and Founder, Ingage Support; Registered Counselor
    Sector: Mental health
16. Hildah Magaia, 29, South Africa
    Forward for Mazatlán F.C Femenil and Banyana Banyana
    Industry: Sport – Football
17. Victor Osimhen, 25, Nigeria
    Footballer and Striker for Super Eagles
    Industry: Sport – Football
18. Tobi Amusan, 26, Nigeria
    Track and Field Athlete
    Industry: Sport – Athletics
19. Damian Willemse, 25, South Africa
    Stormers and Springboks rugby player
    Industry: Sport – Rugby
20. Ricardo Lognath, 29, South Africa
    Co-Founder and CEO, Omninela Medical
21. Nicolas Lognath, 27, South Africa
    Co-Founder and Director, Omninela Medical
    Industry: Healthcare/E-commerce
22. Ruth Erikan James, 29, Nigeria
    Founder, Veekee James
    Industry: Fashion
23. Shaun Maswanganyi, 23, South Africa
    Track and Field Athlete
    Industry: Sport – Athletics
24. Jeremiah Thoronka, 24, Sierra Leone
    Founder and CEO, Optim Energy
    Sector: Climate Change and Sustainability (Social Impact)
25. Calvin Usiri, 28, Tanzania
    Co-founder and CTO, Ramani
    Industry: Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
26. Peace Wutawunashe, 27, Zimbabwe
    Founder, Trigershot Engineering
    Industry: Solar/Renewable Energy
27. Esethu Cenga, 29, South Africa
    Co-founder and CEO, Rewoven
    Industry: Fashion
28. Josiah Akinloye, 29, Nigeria
    Founder and CEO, Mainlogix Technology
    Industry: Automation and Technology
29. Abioye Oyetunji, 29, Ghana
    Founder and CEO, FXKudi
    Industry: Fintech
30. Nadine Roos, 27, South Africa
    South African Rugby Union (Springboks) and Sevens player
    Industry: Sport – Rugby