Among an ingenious cohort of creatives gaining global recognition for their art, Tems, Ayra Starr and Focalistic were named in the periodic election alongside other bright youthful achievers and changemakers under the time of 30 across colorful fields involving business, technology, relaxation and health.
Tems, a two- time BET Award winner and a Grammy nominee, boasts further than 1 billion streams on Spotify across all credits, while Ayra Starr, who shot to mainstream in 2021 with her debut EP, 19 & dangerous, was named as an artist to watch in 2023 by music videotape network Vevo.
South Africa’s Focalistic is extensively regarded as an inventor of the Amapiano sound. He boasts an expansive roster and cooperations with other popular African acts, especially, Davido. Past honorees of the Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list includes Mr Eazi, Davido, Wizkid, Sho Madjozi, Nasty C, Kabza De Small and Burna Boy.“
