The Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards (Top 16 YOBAs) are back for the 3rd consecutive year and are thrilled to announce the top 72 nominated brands for the 2024 awards ceremony.
This year, the YOBAs expanded their reach to include participation from across the African continent, leading to entries from 15 African countries. The recorded number of entries reached 3364, which marked a significant increase from the under 500 entries received in 2022.
Established in 2022, the Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards are the only awards show in the African continent that recognise and celebrate youth excellence in brand building. The awards aim to inspire and encourage young people to pursue entrepreneurship and to support the growth of small businesses across the African continent.
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The shortlisted nominees are a diverse group of young entrepreneurs who have created innovative and successful businesses across a range of industries.
The nominees for the 2024 Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards are:
Top Agriculture
AgriVuno
Warm Nest Enterprise
Optimum Poultry
RBKM Chickens
Top Apparel
Funo Designs
Active Lifestyle
Suit Luxe
Neimil
Top Creative & Arts
Lazi Mathebula
Forest Art & Frame
Karabo Poppy
Banele Khoza
Top Education & Literature
The Financial Bunny
SA Youth In Property Association (SAYIPA)
Academy Sivuyile Mentorship
Wanda World
Top Footwear & Accessories
Blank Collection
Athena Jewels
Konkhe Kuhamba Kahle
Hibacci
Top Food & Beverage
Hush In My Kitchen
Ghemere
Sobae Frozen
Baaa Health
Top Hair & Beauty
Adequate Hair
Dolce Looks
Young Barber
Majestic Premium
Top Health & Wellness
Less Pain More Living
Zuri Nutrition
The Blend Wellness
Spirit Essentials
Top Homeware
SK Rugz
Neimil
Glaze Home Decor
Kimmy’s Creation
Top Manufacturing
Afri Coat
Splash Coatings Africa
Grace Gras Empire
All Day Jam
Top Media
AJ Digital Agency
NationPath Media
Millennial Mindset Media
RTC Studios
Top NPOs & Charities
Face of Azania Pageant
Talitha Together
Nomzamo lighthouse
Her Pride Foundation
Top Personalities & Influencers
Primo Baloyi
Mpoomy Ledwaba
Robot Boii
Sipho Alphi
Top Services
Urban Surfer
Mr Bartender
Mdu Cleaning Services
Employ A Lawyer
Top Technology
Fixxr
Space Salad Studio
Botlhale AI Solutions
Digital Girl Africa
Top Travel & Tourism
Divine Travel Experience
Travel with Africa
Bee Travel
Hikeobics
Top Pan African
East Africa
The Hills Collection
Expeditions Maasai Safaris
Incuti Foods
Uzuri K & Y
SADC
Rukanda Pride
Batoka Africa
Drones For Africa
LideLights Designs
West Africa
Kemz Mama
Pelumi Nubi
Crevtus Studio
Sama Woman
“It’s phenomenal to see the growth of youth-owned brands, not just in South Africa, but all over the continent. The calibre of entries this year is really top-tier and it’s becoming more difficult for judges to distinguish which brand deserves the award. They’re all doing exceptionally well to establish and grow themselves in this economic market and we’re honoured to recognise and reward these brands,” says Mosa Ntwampe, Jury Chairman of the Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards.
The voting line are open and will close on 10, June 2024. To vote, individuals can click here, or visit the YOBAs website, www.top16yoba.africa and click on the ‘VOTE NOW’ button.
The winners of the 2024 Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards will be announced at the awards ceremony, set to take place on 22 June 2024 in Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg. The event promises to be an exciting and inspiring evening, celebrating the achievements of young entrepreneurs and the positive impact they are making.
For more information on the YOBAs please visit www.top16yoba.africa.
