Africa Youth Awards
Africa Youth Awards is a leading organisation registered both in Ghana and UK that is involved in honouring the achievements of young people in Africa.
History
The awards was launched in 2014 and have since honoured over 250 young people through its 2 flagship initiatives, Africa Youth Awards and 100 Most Influential Young Africans which was later introduced in 2016. Nominations received annually are reviewed by a panel of Jury made up of past winners and young achievers resident from all over the continent.
The awards have also been endorsed by very reputable statemen across Africa including the President of Rwanda Paul Kagame and have been featured on over 300 media platforms across the globe.
Africa Youth Awards
The Africa Youth Awards initiative is Africa's premier and most prestigious awards initiative that awards the works of young people on the continent across diverse fields. Annually, over 20 categories are announced for nominations where finalists are announced for a public voting exercise. Winners are annually announced on 1st January, a ritual which has seen the award gain prominence among young people across the continent.
100 Most Influential Young Africans
In 2016, the organisation launched its inaugural list of 100 Most Influential Young Africans. The list received a great recommendation from the public and paved way for more young Africans to share their success stories through the exposure of the program.
The 2017 list historically featured 45 women and 55 men from 28 countries.
Past Winners: Africa Youth Awards
2014
- Young Male Personality - Ashish Thakkar - Uganda
- Young Female Personality - Sara Nana Yeboah - Ghana
- Special Award - Natalie Du Toit - South African
- Tertiary Institution of the Year - Ashesi University - Ghana
- Students Association - AIESEC - Africa
- NGO of the Year - The Mara Foundation Uganda
- Young Entrepreneur - Israella Kafui Mansu - Ghana
- Public Servant of the Year - Amira Elmissiry - Nigeria
- Excellence in Leadership - Aya Chebbi - Tunisia
- Excellence in Governance - Kamayirese Germaine - Rwanda
- TV Show of the Year - CNN African StartUp - Africa
- Media Excellence - Cyrille Guel - Burkina Faso
- Literary Awards - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie - Nigeria
- Film Maker of the year - Mark Wambui - Kenya
- Fashion Icon of the Year - Lupita Nyongo - Kenya
- Sports Personality - Yacime Brahimi - Algeria
- Sports Team of the Year - U19 Cricket Team - South Africa
- Conference of the Year - Success Africa - Ghana
- Grass Root Transformation - Grandson Shipangula - Zambia
2015
- Young Personality of the Year (Male) - Ahmed Adamu - Nigeria
- Young Personality of the Year (Female) - Bitania Lulu Berhanu – Ethiopia
- Literacy Excellence - Richard Paa Kofi Botchwey - Ghana
- Media Excellence - Amaka Onyeagoro – Nigeria
- NGO of the Year - Dolly Foundation - Ghana
- Public Servant of the Year - Bibaa Lundi Anne – Cameroon
- Young Fashion Icon - Janerose Gatobu – Kenya
- Grass Root Transformation - Divine Komla Kpe – Ghana
- Student Association of the Year - National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) -Ghana
- Tertiary Institution of the Year - Kenya Methodist University - Kenya
- Young Entrepreneur of the Year - Kelvin Macharia Kuria – Kenya
- Conference of the Year - Leaders after God’s Own Standard - Nigeria
- Advocacy - Hikmat Baba Dua – Ghana
- Young Film Personality of the Year - Umar Krupp - Ghana
- Excellence in Leadership - Damola Morenikeji – Nigeria
2016
- Ilwad Elman, Elman Peace and Human Rights Centre (SOMALIA) – African Youth of the Year (Female)
- Albert Kusi, LEC Foundation (GHANA) – African Youth of the Year (Male)
- Mohammed Ibrahim Jega, Emerge Tech Africa (NIGERIA) – Entrepreneur of the Year
- Souhila Ben Lachhab (ALGERIA) – Musician of the Year
- Teacher Mpamire (UGANDA) – Discovery of the Year
- Christopher Seagateng, Botswana Jobs for Graduates (BOTSWANA) – Award For Youth Empowerment
- Zixtech Organisation (CAMEROON) – Social Enterprise of the Year
- Manasseh Azure Awuni, Joy 99.7 FM (GHANA) – Journalist of the Year
- Kofi Osei-Kusi, Osei-Kusi Foundation (GHANA) – Special Recognition Award
- Gakii Biriri (KENYA) – Social Entrepreneur of the Year
- City Rydes Limited (KENYA) – Startup of the Year
- Nana Diaby, Phiphi Plus (MALI) – Media Personality of the Year
- Olalekan Ayodele Sipasi, L’afrika Integrated Farms (NIGERIA) – Award For Agriculture
- Nuhu Ibrahim Alabura, Indian Dental Association (NIGERIA) – Health Personality of the Year
- Muhire Jean Claude, Young African Leaders Forum (RWANDA) – Leader of the Year
- Adyne-Africa Diaspora Youth Network Europe (SOMALIA) – Civil Society of the Year
- Dirboga Irenee Bakoh, Sukuvi (TOGO) – Award for Education
- Sylivia Kakyo, Kakyo Girls Initiative (UGANDA) – Advocate of the Year