52 Founders. 52 Blueprints. One Bold Vision.
To mark its 10th anniversary, Under 40 CEOs proudly announces the launch of How We Made It in Africa: Volume 2—a landmark publication spotlighting 52 of Africa’s most dynamic young business leaders and the real stories behind their rise.
Following the success of Volume 1, this new edition digs even deeper—offering powerful firsthand accounts of the grit, clarity, and courage it takes to build, scale, and lead across Africa’s diverse markets. Each chapter is a blueprint of lived experience—filled with lessons in resilience, strategic thinking, and personal transformation.
Whether they’re breaking boundaries in technology, disrupting traditional industries, or building from the ground up, these leaders share one thing in common: they made it—and they’re showing the world how.
“We’ve spent the last decade amplifying the voices of African founders who are not just surviving—they’re shaping the future,” says Familusi Akin Babajide, Executive Director of Under 40 CEOs. “This volume is a celebration of the hustle, humanity, and homegrown brilliance that powers Africa’s next chapter.”
What to Expect from Volume 2:
52 compelling chapters from CEOs across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, and beyond.
Real stories of tough beginnings, pivotal shifts, and lasting success
A resource for entrepreneurs, investors, and young professionals building the Africa of tomorrow
A decade-long legacy of spotlighting excellence in leadership.
Meet the 52 African CEOs featured in How We Made It in Africa: Volume 2
Abiola Seriki-Ayeni
Adetola Akintola
Akintunde Marinho
Bada Akintunde-Johnson
Banke Meshida-Lawal
Banky Wellington
Bolanle Ibitola
Chima Anyanso
Chukwuka Monye
Dozie Okafor
Emile Kinuma
Ernest Kayinmura
Fade Ogunro
Ferdy Turasenga
Folawe Omikunle
Gbemi Elekula
Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi
Ife Ibitokun
Ighiwiyisi Jacobs
Jude Abaga
Kamil Olufowobi
Kene Rapu
Olanrewaju Alaka
Lilian Odim
Maite Makgoba
Matthew Rugamba
Modupe Emmanuel
Mohammed Yussuf
Nadia Uwamahoro
Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho
Ola Brown
Olaide Agboola
Olaotan Towry-Coker
Oladeji Williams
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde
Orondaam Otto
Oye Akindeinde
Oyinkan Alakija
Patrick N Buchana
Rorisang Setlogelo
Sandile Shezi
Siyanda Dlamini
Sylvester Chauke
Tope Runsewe
Tokini Peterside
Tolu Adeusi
Tolulola Olumide
Tosin Amushan
Tumi Phake
Victor Ndukauba
Wunmi Williams
Zainab Aliyu
Launch Date: 18th of June,2025
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