Abeiku Santana, the Ghanaian tourism ambassador, and Mohammed Kudus, a professional footballer, are among the nominees for the 2023 Forbes Under 30 Summit Africa, which will be held from April 23-26 in Gaborone, Botswana.
The purpose of the annual summit is to bring together local performers, chefs, game-changers, and entrepreneurs to share ideas, insights, and strategies for promoting positive change on the continent in the twenty-first century.
Abeiku Santana with some summit participants
This year's summit theme is 'Entrepreneurial Africa'.
The goal is to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development in Africa, with a particular emphasis on empowering young people to build a better future for the continent.
At the event, participants from across Africa will be able to experience the music, cuisine, and pillars of the local culture, as well as participate in networking and pitching opportunities.
As a tourism advocate from Ghana, Abeiku Santana will meet with co-tourism advocates such as Ms Wincey Ramaphoi, the Board Chairperson for Botswana Tourism Organisation, and Botho Mogami, the Director of Marketing at Marriott Massa Square Hotel, to discuss how Ghana, as an African nation, can become a center for tourist attractions.
Mohammed Kudus and other players from neighboring African nations will discuss how athletics can be used to effect positive change in member nations.