- Unveils ‘50 Faces of the Future’
To spotlight young Africans shaping the future of the continent, AfroTalks has unveiled its highly anticipated 50 Faces of the Future list for 2025.
The powerful selection honours innovators, creatives, entrepreneurs, activists and leaders across Africa driving change, challenging narratives, and building a new African reality.
The Faces of the Future honorarium recognises generational impact makers in Africa, who are keenly engaged in feasible community, national or continental initiatives and contributing to the sustainable socio-economic progress of the continent. The inspiration came from the bold steps to make a significant change in the lives of the people in various sectors including Business, Technology, Politics, Activism, Sports, Music, Film, and Governance.
From technology to education, politics to creative arts, the individuals on the 50 Faces of the Future list are proofs that African youths are not waiting for change, they are creating it.
The honorees hail from across Africa, representing countries including Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Rwanda, Ivory Coast, and Sierra Leone. Each name reflects a story of resilience, innovation and a commitment to bettering African societies.
They include Stonebwoy, Ghana’s internationally celebrated musician and advocate for youth empowerment; Theo Baloyi of South Africa, the dynamic entrepreneur behind the Bathu footwear brand; and Captain Ibrahim Traore, the young president of Burkina Faso noted for his leadership and bold vision.
In the environmental space, change-makers like Christelle Kwizera of Rwanda, founder of Water Access Rwanda and Yayra Agbofah of Ghana, founder of The Revival Earth, stand out for their commitment to sustainable solutions.
The tech world also sees powerful representation from personalities like Izzy Obeng, the Ghanaian force behind Foundervine and Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola, the Nigerian software engineer leading continental fintech giant, Flutterwave.
This year’s list spans an impressive range of disciplines, showcasing the breadth of African excellence. In business, entrepreneurs like Evans Wadongo, Kenya’s MwangaBora and Nthabiseng Mosia, South African-Ghanaian co-founder of Easy Solar, are expanding access to essential services.