Lasizwe followed in the footsteps of his close friend, Mihlali Ndamase, and earned himself a place in the coveted Forbes‘ 30 Under 30 list for 2022.
Lasizwe reacts to earning spot in Forbes 30 Under 30 list
Forbes Africa released the video montage of this year’s alumni, which includes the likes of popular social media influencer and comedian Elsa Majimbo, Dr Brett Lyndall Singh, CEO and founder of AOM Group, and Fatima Babakura, among others.
The Class of 2022, Forbes Africa listed as “visionaries of change and catalysts for innovation.”
“This is the most coveted annual list on the continent… and these people have a proven track record in business and entrepreneurship, and arts, and sports, and all the fields that they are in. But I think these young people, are role models and this list gives them greater visibility on the continent,” Renuka Methil, Managing Editor of Forbes Africa said.
In reaction to his inclusion in the ‘30 Under 30‘ Class of 2022, Lasizwe dedicated the certificate to his parents, wishing he “had the opportunity to see their reactions [to] this.”
From making videos using a phone in the streets of Pimville Soweto to making it onto #Forbes30Under30
— Lasizwe (@lasizwe) June 6, 2022
Anything is possible.
I dedicate this award to all my parents. I really wish I had the opportunity to see their reactions this… Your boy is on FORBES. @forbesafrica pic.twitter.com/8kH0IwkAGp
For reasons not yet unravelled, Lasizwe was not included in the Class of 2022 video montage, which you can watch below, with comments from Majimbo and others.