Forbes Africa making history with its first ever homegrown 30 under 30 list, has finally released the much awaited list of 30 of the brightest, hungriest and most successful entrepreneurs under the age of 30” in Africa. With the average age of the class of 2017 Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 being 27 and women make up 33% of the class. 
The average age of women is 28.2 while the average age of men on the list is 26.4. Nine members on the list are from South Africa and five from Nigeria. The five Nigerians who made the list are; Nasir Yammama, 27, Shakeela Tolasade Williams, 29, Muktar Onifade, 26, Edikan Udiong, 29 and Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, 26. Click ‘here’ to see full list.
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