Nigerian CEO Makes Forbes 30 Under 30 Africa list.

A Nigerian man identified as Timilehin Bello, the founder, and chief executive officer of Media Panache Nigeria has made the 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 Africa list.

Bello disclosed the amazing feat on his Twitter page and expressed that it is a big win for him and his amazing team.

His tweet read in part: “Here today, Forbes today. I’m very honored to have been listed among the 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 Africa list. It is a big win not just for me but for the amazing team at @mediapanacheng. 

“It’s been a turbulent year for businesses and startups especially in Africa but through it all, we have trudged on with passion and grit. And this award has proved that although it was hard, it was worth it.

“Thank you @forbesafrica. Thank you everyone for your support, advice and prayers.” 

1/3 Here today, Forbes today. I’m very honoured to have been listed among the 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 Africa list. It is a big win not just for me but for the amazing team at @mediapanacheng. pic.twitter.com/uJr5ww5EaR

— Timilehin Bello (@MrBigtimi) June 1, 2021

Timilehin Bello who is the founder and CEO of Media Panache, Nigeria, a tach and digital-driven public relations agency is a graduate of Lagos State University.

According to BusinessDay Newspaper, Timilehin started the PR agency on Whatsapp the instant Messaging social media platform in 2016. Timilehin is also the Co-founder of a food company called Trays n Pans.

Since launching Media Panache in 2016, Timilehin has gone to win several accolades, including being named one of the Top 25 Innovators in Europe, Middle East and Africa

The FORBES AFRICA 30 Under 30 list is a list that the hunt for 30 of Africa’s brightest achievers under the age of 30 spanning these categories: Business, Technology, Creatives, and Sport.

Past honorees include Mr. Eazi, Lloyd Harris, Sho Madjozi, Bruce Diale, Karabo Poppy, Thuso Mbedu, Nomzamo Mbatha, Burna Boy, Nthabiseng Mosia, Davido, Shamim Nabuuma Kaliisa, Nasty C, and WizKid.

“The FORBES AFRICA 30 Under 30 is the most coveted list of the year, and we will be celebrating seven years of the list in 2021. What will make this compilation even more compelling will be the fighting spirit of the candidates that made it through a challenging year. They need to be honored even more for their tenacity and resilience as leaders charting a non-linear trajectory to success,” says Renuka Methil, Managing Editor of FORBES AFRICA in 2020.