Forbes 30 Under 30 is a set of lists of individuals under 30 years of age issued every year by Forbes magazine and some of its regional editions. The American records recognises 600 of the most brightest young entrepreneurs, leaders and industry figures. With 30 selected in twenty industries each.
Excitedly, one of our own sensations, Mzansi’s finest, Thulasizwe Simphiwe Dambuza who is professionally known as Lasizwe has made it on the universally recognised list. South Africans are demonstrating how proud they are through social media.
This is because a bar has been set higher, given that there has been a number of celebrities by the likes of Mihlali Ndamase, Siya Kolisi, Thuso Mbedu and Karabo Poppy who have been featured in the previous years.
This follows his announcement on social media that made it hard for his fans not to notice this notorious achievement. He is after-all shortlisted on an international platform. Dambuza dedicated this accomplishment to his late parents which touched many who look up to him.
He wrote on Instagram: “I dedicate this award to all my parents. I really wish I had the opportunity to see their reactions this…
Thank you @forbesafrica, Thank you to the Sweeeries my supporters! And thank you every single one of you who has shown me consistent love. Ngiyabonga.
If you’re reading this, today should be the day you realize that the only person stopping you from achieving your dreams and that person is you. Stand up and fetch your life.”
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The 23-year-old comedian is one of the few young adults on the African continent that are listed on the Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list for the year 2022. Among other young people to make the list is Kenyan social media sensation Elsa Majimbo.
Her fame took a peak during the Covid-19 pandemic by making comic videos and appearances.According to the chess champion, “iconic moves are an Elsa thing.”