The Akwaaba Africa Travel Market organiser, Mr Ikechi Uko, has released the final list of Winners for Africa Travel 100 Under 40 Awards. The list comprises the new generation of Travel and Tourism leaders in Africa. The winners will receive their award on the 4th of September 2023 at Akwaaba African Travel Market.
Below is the list of winners and their countries.
ETHIOPIA
1) Andinet Feleke- President Of Ethiopian Tour Operators- MD Of Jacaranda Tours, Ethiopia
2) Nega Wedajo Werete – Deputy Commissioner, Oromia Tourism Commission, Ethiopia
3) Capt Kalkidan Girma, The First ET Captain of Airbus 350, Ethiopia
4) Mr Ashenafi Mulugeta Kebede – Chairman, Addis Ababa Hotel and Tourism Professionals Association, Ethiopia
CONGO – BRAZZAVILLE
5) Mpea Wanda – Kiki Lawanda Tours – Congo, Brazzaville
6) Francel Emerancy Ibalank- Wild Safari Tours – Congo, Brazzaville
DRC
7) Amani Musemakweli Prince – CEO Rest-Congo, DRC
TANZANIA
8) Lilian Maximillian Kramer – Zohar Tours, Tanzania
9) Agatha Bernard Mndeme – Afro Lioness Adventures, Tanzania
10) Gloria Thobias – Adventure Women Africa, Tanzania
11) Gloria Meiseyeki – Journalist, Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation, Tanzania
12) Zena Mshana – Your Holiday Abroad, Tanzania
13) Sadiki Mohamed Ali – General Manager- Assalam Community Foundation, Tanzania
14) Boss Sinda – Tanzania
GHANA
15) Maame Ama Nyakoa Akwaboah – Manak Travels Ltd, Ghana
16) Frances Arthur – Key Account Manager, Accra City, Ghana
17) Alice Mankor Sagoe – Lisadel Travel and Tours, Ghana
18) Michael Kojo Orleans – Tourchlight Tours, Ghana
19) Philomena Sarpong – Flylinks Travels, Takoradi, Ghana
20) Radia Adama Saani – CEO- Moon Touch Travel Ltd, Ghana
21) Ransford Tamakloe – Ghana
22) Elizabeth Sasu, CEO –GH Aviation Publication, Ghana
23) Susan Mawena Amelia – The Seed Travel Consult, Ghana
24) Samuel Obeng Appah – Content Editor, Voyagesafriq Travel Media Ghana
ZAMBIA
25) Jamie Mumba -Gateway Tours and Travel, Zambia
26) Howard Kapwenge – Zambia
SENEGAL
27) Philippe Ndiaga BA – Senegal
NAMIBIA
28) Tuyeni Junias, Namibia
29) Ms Loide Kulaumone Muatunga – Founder – Eco Gliding Tours, Swakopmund Namibia
UGANDA
30) Caroline Amutuhaire – Uganda
31) Ann Kalembe – Uganda
32) Jessica Nabongo – First Black Woman to travel to every country in the world, Uganda
33) Frank RUHINIRWA – Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education, Uganda
34) ONESMUS MUTUUZA – Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education, Uganda
35) Komuhendo Violet – Afrika Panthera Safaris
GAMBIA
36) Haddyjatou Njie – Gambia
37) Ramatoulie Jallow – Founder – Smiling Coast Tourism, Gambia
SOUTH AFRICA
38) Ms Charmaine Tebogo Shirindzi – CTS Travel & Tours, South Africa
39) Presca Matjea, Travel Daring Adventures (PTY) Ltd, South Africa
40) Kabelo Maleka – TravelbugZa, South Africa
41) Lerato Ndlovu – Ndlovukazi Tours and Transfers, South Africa
42) Mel Tlhapi – South African Travel Specialist, South Africa
43) Netto Maluka – Mbombela Experience, South Africa
44) Kyasha Bhoola – Tripsnstays, South Africa
45) Phaka Hlazo Zulu Nomad, South Africa
46) Mamello Mofokeng – South Africa
47) Mukhatshelwa Gadisi (Katchie Nzama A 2017 Winner) Solo Traveler, South Africa
48) Boipelo Tladinyane Hlubi – Solo Traveler, South Africa
ZIMBABWE
49) Tinotenda Makechemu – My Kariba Travel & Tours – Zimbabwe
50) A Douglas Musiringofa – Pristine Victoria Falls Society (PVFS), Zimbabwe
BOTSWANA
51) Phineas Kapinga – Nxunga Beetsha Delta Safaris, Botswana
52) KB Kebalatetse – Travel Manager, Easy Escape Travel & Tours, Botswana
SIERRA LEONE
53) Peter Momah Bassie – Tour Operator, Sierra Leone
KENYA
54) Ralia Iya Adan –Musaafir Vacations – Kenya
55) Ms Rosebelle Mugabi – CEO – Luxit Africa, Kenya
56) Yvonne Kilonzo – CEO Marony Travel, Kenya
57) Hussein Jiwani – Kenya
58) Asha Sofis Muktar – Kenya
59) Mr Iteyo David – CEO Crowned Eagle Safaris
LIBERIA
60) Cammue A Mulbah – Liberia
61) Hanson G. Blayon – Liberia
62) Samson Bryant – Liberia
63) Anthonette Quayee – Liberia
EGYPT
64) Omar khaled Mohamed Ragaie Souelim – Hammock Tours, Egypt
ANGOLA
65) Arethada da Silva – Tropicana, Angola
BENIN REPUBLIC
66) Abadjaye Justin Sodogandji – Benin Republic
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
67) Julianna Amokohou –Director General, REV TRAVEL AGENCY, Central African Republic
RWANDA
68) Ariella Kageruka – Head of Tourism & Conservation, Rwanda Tourism Board
69) Nice Uwase – Commercial Director, Radisson Blu & Convention Center, Kigali, Rwanda
70) Janet Karemera – CEO- Rwanda Convention Bureau, Rwanda
71) Dora Ngarambe – Founder BOHO Restaurant, Rwanda
72) Annie Uwase Anuarite – Rwandan Female Driver & Tour Guide, Rwanda
NIGERIA
73) Lola Adefope – Managing Director BTM,
74) Jibola Oluseye – Founder Taste of Africa Vibes,
75) Olukayode Deborah – Project Officer, AKWAABA African Travel Market,
76) Adeola Ogunmola Sowemimo – First Nigerian Female B787 Captain at Qatar Airways
77) Adunola Okupe – CEO Redclay Advisory,
78) Rosemary Okoli – CEO Trippzap Hospitality Development & Management Company
79) Mr Yemi Smith – CEO Travel Tank,
80) Capt Thomas Olanrewaju – Ibom Air,
81) Umeokoli Cordis Yotamara – Public Relations Officer- Nigerian Association of Tour Operators, NATOP
82) Mrs Mayowa Obasanya – Junior Partner, DandP Travels,
83) David Batur – CEO – Sehembz Travel,
84) Funke Ogunkoya-Futi Aka Sassy Funke,
85) Iyiola Mariam – TravelWithMariam,
86) Aminat Akanbi – Triplister Tours,
87) Danjuma Salome – Sales Manager – WheatBaker Hotel, Nigeria
88) Chiamaka Obuekwe – CEO of Social Prefect Tours, Nigeria
89) Dein Gbabo – Portfolio Sales Manager at Reeds Expo RX Global UK
90) ZAINAB ABDULKADIR – Havico Global,
91) Omotosho Hakeem Olamilekan – Omotosho Travels, Promoter Kwara State Tourism
92) Atabo David – Visit Ado Awaye, Nigeria
93) Abolaji Kelani – CEO Aerovessel Aviation College,
94) Tina Nwanya – NjeTours,
95) Glory Arasomwan – Quotaway Services,
96) Daniel Bello – Visit Ososo,
97) Omotoke Fatoki – ThatTokeLady
98) Ajoke Adetilehin – Tripholics,
99) Chukwuebuka Dennis Okeke – Big Time Africa Media
100) Hilda Effiong Baci – Winner Guinness World Record Cook-a-thon
About Akwaaba African Travel Market
Akwaaba African Travel Market is an international travel, tourism and hospitality event organized annually in Lagos, Nigeria aimed at businesses, investors, governments decision – makers and buyers in the industry, providing business opportunities, industry news and showcasing products in Africa and around the world.
