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Celebrating Africa'sFuture Leaders
Top100 Africa Future Leaders identifies, celebrates, and empowers Africa's brightest young leaders across diverse fields and countries.
impact across 31 countries worldwide
About the movement
We celebrate Africa's high-achieving youth leaders — from first-class graduates to innovators, changemakers, and student leaders — who are redefining what leadership looks like across the continent. From Lagos to Kigali, our awardees turn bold ideas into movements that uplift communities and create opportunities for their peers.
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Our vision is to identify, empower, and celebrate youth leaders across Africa by 2030.
The movement in numbers
Celebrating achievements and creating opportunities across Africa's campuses, communities, and capitals.
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Awardees
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Our Partners
These partners amplify our mission, unlocking opportunities and resources for Africa's boldest innovators.
One Young World West & Central Africa
ALX Nigeria
Learning Planet Institute
Our latest initiatives
Each initiative unlocks mentorship, funding, and opportunities tailored for Africa's youth.
Project100 Scholarship
Backing students with micro-grants, mentorship, and proof-based selection to keep talent in school.
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Talk100 Live
Monthly live interviews with awardees and mentors—real stories, practical playbooks, open Q&A.
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Future Leaders Summit
Flagship gathering of young innovators—keynotes, panels, and deal rooms for collaboration.
Explore the summit
Opportunities Hub
Curated scholarships, fellowships, and programs for African youth—updated weekly, tailored by interest.
Browse opportunities
Stories & insights shaping the continent
Dive into six of our latest features—leadership lessons, partnership spotlights, and community wins from the Top100 network.
Meet the Bold Minds Shaping Africa Tomorrow
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Africa Future Leaders Magazine
Get the complete story of the Top100 Africa Future Leaders magazine and discover the journeys shaping Africa's next decade.
What's inside
Complete profiles and impact stories
- • 100 detailed awardee profiles
- • Behind-the-scenes selection process
- • Impact measurement and outcomes
- • Future opportunities and partnerships
File size: 12 MB
Upcoming Events
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Event Gallery
Watch highlights from our latest events, workshops, and community gatherings that bring together young African leaders.
Meet the people behind the platform
Programme leads, storytellers, and community builders sustaining the Top100 movement.
Partner With Us to Empower Africa's Future Leaders
Top100 connects brilliant young Africans to life-changing opportunities, scholarships, and leadership development. We're looking to collaborate with organizations that believe in supporting talent, education, and innovation across the continent.
Africa Future Leaders Summit 2026
Join us in co-creating a gathering that accelerates Africa's next generation of changemakers.
Frequently asked questions
Answers for nominees, partners, and community members curious about the journey ahead.
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