FINALISTS
Our finalists are more than entrepreneurs – they are changemakers and pioneers of progress hailing from across the African continent. Each one with an inspiring story of ambition, innovation, and impact.
Below you can find all the ABH finalists. Use the search function to learn more about some of the brightest minds from across the continent. You can filter by year, ranking, region, and industry. Our Top 10 also have dedicated information pages, so click ‘Read More’ to learn about the impactful work they are doing.
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ALL ABH FINALISTS
COUNTRY:
ALL
Algeria
Benin
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Chad
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Cote d'Ivoire
Egypt
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Gabon
Ghana
Guinea
Kenya
Liberia
Madagascar
Malawi
Morocco
Mozambique
Namibia
Niger
Nigeria
Rwanda
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Africa
Tanzania
Togo
Tunisia
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
INDUSTRY:
ALL
AI
Agriculture
Beauty and Wellness
Big Data
Business Services
Construction
Consulting
Education and Training
Energy
Engineering
Environmental Protection
Fashion
Financial Services
Food and Beverages
Healthcare
ICT
Logistics
Manufacturing
Media and Entertainment
Other
Renewable Energy
Retail
Tourism/Hospitality
Transportation
eCommerce
RANKING:
ALL
Top 10 Heroes
Top 20 Finalists
Top 50 Finalists
YEAR:
ALL
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Abdulai A Dasana
Amaati Company Limited
2020 Top 10
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Aboubakar Karim
INVESTIV
People's Choice Award 2nd Place
2020 Top 10
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Abraham Bundi
UZAPOINT TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
2025 Top 10
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Adriaan Kruger
nuvoteQ
2025 Top 10
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Albert Munyabugingo
Vuba Vuba Africa LTD
2023 Top 10
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Alexander Odhiambo
Solutech Limited
ABH 2024 2nd Runner-up
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Amadou Daffe
Gebeya Inc
2022 Top 10
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Amena Elsaie
Helm
2022 Top 10
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Axel Emmanuel Gbaou
Le Chocolatier Ivoirien
2020 Top 10
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Ayman Bazaraa
Sprints
ABH 2023 2nd Runner-up
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Ayodeji Arikawe
Thrive Agric
2019 Top 10
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Baraka Chijenga
KILIMO FRESH FOODS AFRICA LIMITED
2025 Top 10
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Bola Bardet
Susu
2023 Top 10
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Charlot Magayi
Mukuru Clean Stoves
2021 Top 10
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Chebet Lesan
BrightGreen Renewable Energy
ABH 2020 Grand Prize Winner
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Chibuzo Opara
DrugStoc Ng
2019 Top 10
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Chidi Nwaogu
Publiseer
2021 Top 10
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Christelle Kwizera
Water Access Rwanda
ABH 2019 2nd Runner-up
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Christina Gyisun
Sommalife Limited
2023 Top 10
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Clement Owusu-Donkor
Aquantuo
2024 Top 10
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Cyrille Nkontchou
Enko Education
2020 Top 10
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Diana Orembe
NovFeed
2025 Top 10
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Dr Rasha Rady
Chefaa
2024 Top 10
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Dr Salma Bougarrani
GREEN WATECH
ABH 2024 1st Runner-up
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Dr. Emma Naluyima Mugerwa
MST Junior School
People's Choice Award 3rd Place
2020 Top 10
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Dr.Tosan Joseph M
Black Swan Tech Ltd
2019 Top 10
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Elia Timotheo
East Africa Fruits Co.
ABH 2022 Grand Prize Winner
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Elmarie Pereira
Memeza Shout (PTY) Ltd
2022 Top 10
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Ethel Mupambwa
Moneymart
People's Choice Award 1st Place ABH 2020 2nd Runner-up
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Flavien Kouatcha Simo
SAVE OUR AGRICULTURE SARL
2022 Top 10
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