Africa Youth Awards, the continent’s most coveted awards for young achievers and change makers, have announced over 140 young Africans and organisations from 25 countries as finalists for the 2017 Africa Youth Awards.
Launched in 2014 and currently in its 4th Edition, the awards has become a recognised platform for young Africans to showcase what contributions they have made to the success of the continent thus far, and the potential that they possess to take Africa to the next level across various key industries.
Nominees which span across 23 categories include: 51 females, 73 Males and 17 organisations in Africa and the Diaspora.
The shortlisted nominees were announced by Africa Youth Awards on 4th December, 2017 and winners will be publicly announced on 1st January, 2018.
Voting which can be done on www.africayouthawards.org/vote is expected to end on 17th December.
Countries with the most nominations are Ghana (26), Nigeria (18), Tanzania (14), South Africa (13), Cameroon (9) and Rwanda (8)
According to Terser Adamu, COO of Africa Youth Awards, this year’s nominees demonstrates the army of young people who have taken the destiny of the continent into their own hands for positive results. He also encouraged Africans to support the nominees as the continent awaits the announcement of the winners.
This year’s award is supported by Avance Media, My Naija Naira, Dream Ambassadors Foundation, College in Ghana, African Youth Commission, WatsUp TV, All for Development, and iLead Africa.
Below is the full list of the shortlisted nominees of the 2017 Africa Youth Awards
ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR
- Birwe Habmo
- Farida Nabourema
- Kasinde Etumba Smith
- Louise Kanza
- Omoyele Isaac success
- Patson Malisa
AFRICAN YOUTH OF THE YEAR (FEMALE)
- Anne Kansiime
- Bella Nshimirimana
- Dr Faith Kudakwashe Nyamukapa
- Farida Nabourema
- Phindile Sithole-Spong
- Tebogo Lebanna
AFRICAN YOUTH OF THE YEAR (MALE)
- Ihab Amir
- Iya Traore
- Kwame Antwi-Agyei Opoku
- Millard Ayo
- Oluwaseun Ologun william
- Seth Kwame Boateng
AWARD FOR ACADEMICS
- Anna lefatshe Moagi
- Dikeledi Andronica Mokoena
- Mrs Yakama Manty Jones
- Lang Loum
- Ngozi Marion Emmanuel
AWARD FOR AGRICULTURE
- Gninlnagnon Koné
- Joshua Ayinbora
- Kwabena Boateng
- Nathalie Kpante Gambah
- Olawale Rotimi Opeyemi
- Pride Machingauta
AWARD FOR DIASPORA ACHIEVEMENT
- Ashley A. Opoku
- Benjamin Fernandes
- Fatoumata Kebe
- Katche Corinne
- Ludovic Biyong
- Yvonne Amponsah
AWARD FOR EDUCATION
- Boubacar Mohamed Mahmoud
- Eric Pentsil
- Gabriel Tekpetey
- Ousseynou dit Ibrahima Camara
- Racheal Kalaba
- Stephen Creppy
AWARD FOR TECHNOLOGY
- Camidus
- Dr CADx
- Flutterwave
- Jamii
- RoamSmart
- Tress
AWARD FOR YOUTH EMPOWERMENT
- Bella Nshimirimana
- Kwame Antwi-Agyei Opoku
- Masereka Charles Yoronimu
- Rose Aggrey Mmbaga
- Thato Edison Diako
- Victor Moinina
BLOGGER OF THE YEAR
- Adekeye . E. Tosin
- Elorm Beenie
- Gilbert Rwabigwi
- Jonilar
- Nancy Sumari
- Salawu Ibrahim
DISCOVERY OF THE YEAR
- Caroline Ngata
- Lameck Kiula
- Nadia Owusu
- Njiki Djemi Michele Valerie
- Olalekan Abdulqudus Akintomide
- Oluwaseyi Ademo
- Omar Said Abdel-Azim Mostafa Sharawy
- Patrick Fynn
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
- Aigbe Omoregie
- Clarisse Iribagiza
- Jokate Mwegelo
- Sandile Shezi
- Sangu Julius Delle
- Shaleen Manhire Nullens
FASHION PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
- Daniel Odonkor
- Maajoa Asabea Yeboah
- Matthew Rugamba
- Shahbaaz Sayed Yusuf
- Teta Isibo
HEALTH PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
- Aisha Ojone Abu
- Benson Owusu
- Enow Awah Georges Stevens
- Jack Hisard Nyalando
- Landry Ndriko Mayigane
- Richard Selormey
- Runcie C.W. Chidebe
LEADER OF THE YEAR
- Bokang Molelle
- Kiruhura Babu Patrick
- Kitso Bapaki
- Ngang Ernest Che
- Raphael Obonyo
- Zakaria El Hamel
LITERARY EXCELLENCE AWARD
- Botlhale Boikanyo
- Chiziterem Ndukwe-Nwoke
- Diana Mpyisi
- Samuel Tinagyei
- Jovita Efehi Obadolagbonyi
- NoViolet Bulawayo
- Sylvanus Bedzrah
- Upile Chisala
MEDIA PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
- Millard Ayo
- Musah Kofi Idriss
- Ngwane Hansel Masango
- Nwabisa Matyumza
- Salma Msangi
- Sibabalwe Sesmani
MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
- Hanane El Khader
- Ihab Amir
- Nasty C
- Saad Lamjarred
- Shatta Wale
- Vanessa Mdee
PUBLIC SERVANT OF THE YEAR
- Anna lefatshe Moagi
- Dikeledi Andronica Mokoena
- Kadio Kadio Eric
- Meshack Omega Omido
- Ogunshola Michael
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE OF THE YEAR
- Girls Effect initiative
- Hope Alive Africa Initiative
- Kente Master
- TECO² project
- Wadi Ben Hirki Foundation (WBH)
- Smithmai Company T limited
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
- Dillion Phiri
- Franck Verzefé
- Jennifer Richard Shigoli
- Kagiso Madibana
- Melvin Songwe Shuye
- Pinkrah Kwaku Kingsley
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS
- Franklin Armah Sharp
- Makosi Musambasi
- Manthomeng Eulalia Peahoane
- Namnkunda hope mwijuka
- Peter Njodzeka
- Roselyne Nyakona
- Ukpohor Excel
STARTUP OF THE YEAR
- Intercontinental Paints
- Kidoti Company
- ma
- OBRI
- Tapera Bio Industries
- The Wealth Project Holdings
Source: Africa Youth Awards