The Anzisha Prize celebrates and supports Africa’s youngest, most innovative entrepreneurs, between the ages of 15-22, who have created successful business ventures or social projects across the continent. Each year, 25 incredible young people are selected as Anzisha Fellows – young leaders with growing businesses who can be role models to a new generation. The stories of these entrepreneurs must be documented, celebrated, and shared.
Meet Africa’s trailblazing young entrepreneurs – the 2025 Anzisha Prize Winners!
✅ Job Creation: Esther Oluwabunmi Olalude (Nigeria) – Founder of Venille, turning banana stem waste into biodegradable sanitary pads, creating 20+ jobs and fighting period poverty.
✅ Storytelling: Christianah Madu (Nigeria) – Founder of PrimeVolt Solar, bringing power to last-mile communities and training girls in STEM. A master at telling the “why” behind the watts.
✅ Systems of Delivery: Tafadzwa Manyanye (Zimbabwe) – Founder of Foodwealth Grain Shellers, helping farmers preserve harvests and boost incomes through smart grain processing tools.
✅ Revenue Growth: Cebolenkosi Gcabashe (South Africa) – Rural-rooted entrepreneur scaling a profitable business while uplifting his community.
From fighting climate waste to powering clinics, to boosting farm yields and scaling rural ventures, these youth are proof positive that Africa’s future is already here – and it’s entrepreneurial.
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[03 – 04 September, 2025 – Lagos]