100 Under 40 AwardsAn Initiative of Emmanuel Agida International
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100 Under 40 Hero
The Class of 2026

Honoring Africa’s
Most Consequential Leaders.

The 100 Under 40 Award is the continent’s premier recognition platform, identifying exceptional young Africans driving measurable, sustainable, and transformative impact across 10 strategic sectors.

Award Categories
10
Awardees
100
Countries
10+
Social Impressions
1M+
The Mission

Identifying the Architects of Africa's Future.

The 100 Under 40 Award is not just a ceremony; it is a rigorous verification of excellence. We exist to spotlight the young visionaries who are solving the continent's most complex challenges through innovation, governance, and enterprise.

Under the stewardship of Emmanuel Agida International, we are curating a definitive roster of high-impact leaders—building a credible network that stakeholders can trust for decades to come.

2026 Selection Cycle
2026
Official Selection Cycle
100 Under 40 Community

NOMINATION FOR 2026 100UNDER 40 ACHIEVERS AWARD IS OFFICIALLY OPENED