She Leads Africa's Top 50 Under 30 Rising Motherland Moguls
Empowering the Next Generation of African Female Trailblazers Who Are Disrupting industries and Breaking the Glass Ceilings Across Africa.
It’s your moment to shine! Are you a trailblazing female under 30 shaking up your field and empowering others to do the same?
It’s time to get the recognition you deserve for your accomplishments and positive impact on the world. Perhaps you know someone who embodies this description.
In honour of International Women’s Day 2025, we’re launching our Top 50 Rising Motherland Moguls list to celebrate the achievements of Africa’s most inspiring and outstanding young female entrepreneurs and career women.
The deadline for nominations is January 30th, 2026.
About the Award
Female Recognition Ahead of The International Women’s Day
This list is designed to recognize female entrepreneurs and career women who have demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and has made a significant impact in her community and industry.
The recipient of this recognition is someone who has inspired and empowered others to follow their lead and has made a lasting impact through their work. This list recognizes a woman whose impact in the early stages of her business or career and is poised for continued success.
What are the Nomination Criteria?
Age and Gender:
The nominee must be an African woman under the age of 30 at the time of application.
Nationality:
The nominee must be African by birth or nationality.
Founder Status:
The nominee must be the founder or co-founder of a business.
Business Longevity:
The nominee’s business must have been operational for a minimum of five (5) years.
Impact:
The nominee must have made significant contributions to her industry and must demonstrate considerable social, economic, or community impact through her business.
Innovation:
The nominee must show evidence of innovation, creativity, or unique problem-solving within her industry or sector.
Leadership:
The nominee must demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities and have a track record of inspiring others.
Business Success:
The nominee’s business must be actively operating and show measurable indicators of success or growth.
Industry:
Nominees from all sectors and industries are eligible.
Spotlight Women from All Industries
From STEM to finance, oil and gas to education, content creation to business, marketing and advertising to media and entertainment, we want to shine a light on the women who are breaking glass ceilings and making a lasting impact in their respective fields. This initiative is designed to encourage community engagement and highlight the unsung heroes of our time.
If you know a young African woman who deserves recognition for her contributions, we invite you to nominate her for this prestigious list.
To nominate, click the button below to fill out our online nomination form below and provide us with a brief description of the nominee’s achievements and impact.
The deadline for nominations is January 30th, 2026.