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BBNaija’s Khloe, Oshoala, Tems, 4 other Nigerians make Forbes 30 under 30 list
Forbes Africa has released its annual list of 30 Under 30 young innovators and tomorrow’s titans for 2023, and seven Nigerians made the cut.
Among the Nigerians are singer-songwriters Tems and Ayra Starr, football star Asisat Oshoala, tech entrepreneurs Hansel and Germain Ndu Okeke, business innovator Blessing Joel Abeng, and reality TV star Abiri Oluwabusayo Khloe, also known as Khloe, who is the founder of fashion brand Koko By Khloe.
The list, published on Monday, April 3, 2023, features 11 South Africans, two Rwandans, Tanzanians, and Ghanaians each, while one each from Botswana, Namibia, Cameroon, Lesotho, Mauritius, and Kenya were also included.
Khloe expressed her pride at being recognised by Forbes and establishing a business that is innovative and rewarding to her community.
She acknowledged that it is not easy to build a brand from scratch, but she is proud of being able to contribute to the Nigerian economy and the country at large.
She wrote; “Thank you @forbes @forbesafrica for recognizing me on your 2023 Forbes 30 Under 30 Africa List! COVER STORY BABY! As an African woman, I am proud to have established a business that is innovative, meaningful, fruitful and rewarding to my community and beyond. Building a business from the ground up is no easy task, as we fight many systemic barriers that are often ingrained challenges.
I am proud to be able to add to the economy and greater good of Nigeria and Africa alike with my businesses @kokobykhloe_beauty and @kokobykhloe_fashion! I am honored to be recognized alongside some of Africa’s brightest young entrepreneurs and change-makers. Thank you to all the amazing supporters who have poured love into my brands over the years! I’m blessed to have shared this journey with you all!”
Making the Forbes 30 Under 30 list is a major achievement for young African entrepreneurs and innovators who are making strides in various industries, and it allows them to showcase their talents and skills on a global platform.
