Established in 2022, the Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards (YOBA) is a platform that recognises and celebrates youth excellence in Africa. The Top 16 YOBA acknowledges that young people are not only contributing to the economy of Africa but to the overall image of the continent. In a time when the unemployment rate is at an all-time high, these awards recognise the youth that create jobs and make a difference.
The Gold Standard of Youth Excellence.
The Festival of Youth Owned Brands is currently the only and largest exhibition on the African continent which houses youth owned brands. It will be returning for its 2nd edition in June 2024, and this year’s edition will be the biggest edition to date.
The Festival of Youth Owned Brands will bring together over 2500 professionals across various industries; 100+ youth owned brands; +50 masterclass sessions conducted by professionals from across the African continent, all under the same roof, for a 2-day action packed opportunity to network and engage.
+150 Exhibitors
We are looking for sponsors for the prestigious 2024 Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards. This groundbreaking event is not just a celebration of youth entrepreneurship but a unique platform that empowers and uplifts the brightest young minds. Please send us an email on info@top16yoba.co.za
