
The Class of 2026Honoring Africa’s
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.
⏱️11th & 12th August, 2026
🏟️Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island.
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
Official Selection Cycle
Fields of Endeavor
View All 10 Categories →Award Categories
Business & Entrepreneurship
Technology & Innovation
Governance, Policy & Public Service
Finance & Investment
Content & Creative
Healthcare & Wellness
Education & Human Capital Development
Agriculture & Food Systems
Social Innovation, Philanthropy & Development
Media & Communications
Art & Culture
Fashion & Beauty
Entertainment & Literature
