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Top 16 YOBA is on air this week! 📡 Founder The Brandpreneur will be on You FM, Channel Africa & eTV sharing insights on this year’s awards, youth-owned brands & why African excellence matters. #Top16YOBA #YouthOwnedBrands #MediaRoadshow

🎙️ Stories of Youth Excellence is HERE! Hosted by Elma Akob, Ep 1 features Le-More Jannetjies, founder of Young Barber & YOBA 2024 Hair & Beauty winner. From barbershop dreams to a community-driven brand — tune in now on YouTube or Spotify👇

We're excited to announce Nalesa Media as our Out Of Home media partner of The Top 16 YOBAs! 🙌 As a leader in media and communications, Nalesa Media's support amplifies the voices of young African entrepreneurs. Let's celebrate the innovators shaping our future! 🌟

FNB South Africa Business and WesBank team up to support #YouthExcellence. This powerful partnership strengthens TOP16 YOBA’s impact and credibility while amplifying the message that youth-owned brands matter. Stay tuned for more exclusive updates as we count down to the main event!

“You are already blooming and keep blooming.” ✨ Last year at the #Top16YOBA, Nox Magwaza of Bloom Marketing reminded us what the night is about — recognising the brilliance that already exists in our youth. A powerful reminder that the journey is as meaningful as the spotlight

Bringing the awards to the nation! 🌟 We’re honoured to partner with the SABC as a broadcaster for The Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards! The SABC’s reach will ensure that the stories of our young brand builders are shared with the entire nation. Stay tuned!

We’re thrilled to announce the partnership with KXX as the official auditing firm for the 4th Annual #Top16YOBA. This is to ensure transparency throughout the whole competition process.

The countdown is ON ⏳ and the golden night of Youth Excellence is almost here!✨ In less than 2 weeks, we hit the blue carpet for the most iconic celebration of Youth-Owned Brands — and trust us, you want to be in the room. 🎟️ Tickets are flying — Link in bio. #Top16YOBA

The #Top16YOBA will be on air this week! 🎙️ Our founder, Pat Mahlangu, will be on Ukhozi FM & SABC 3, sharing details about the finalists & the impact of this amazing platform for young brand builders. 📡✨ Tune in on the 10th & 12th of June. #YouthExcellence #MediaRoadshow

Are YOU our next Blue Carpet host? 🎤 We’re searching for 2 stars (18–35) to own the #YOBABlueCarpet at the 4th Annual Top 16 YOBAs!  Post a 30–60 second video, tag @top16yoba & use #YOBABlueCarpet to enter.  ⏳ Entries close on the 16th of June. All the best!

We’re thrilled to welcome VisitSouthAfrica as a proud partner of the Travel & Tourism Category at the Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards! 🌍✈️ Their support signals a shared belief in the power of youth-led innovation to shape how the world experiences South Africa. #SATourism

10 DAYS TO GO! The stage is almost set, the trophies are polished, and in just 10 days, we'll be celebrating Africa's most iconic youth-owned brands 🏆✨ From bold innovators to category game changers, this year's finalists are ready to shine. Are YOU ready for the big night?

Thanks to our Accomodation Partner City Lodge Hotels, nominees, their guests, and all attendees can enjoy 20% off accommodation at three Sandton-based hotels when booking for the awards weekend (20–22 June 2025). Use promo code: YOBA when booking online. Book now!

Our founder, The Brandpreneur, just completed the 2025 Comrades Marathon — earning a bronze medal along the way! As the visionary behind the #Top16YOBA Awards, Pat continues to show us what endurance, purpose, and consistency look like — both on the road and in business.

We’re proud to announce Legends Barbershop ™️ is back as the official sponsor of the Services Category at the YOBAs! As a returning sponsor and youth-owned brand itself, their continued support shows what happens when excellence meets community. #Top16YOBA #LegendsBarber

Exactly ONE week to go until the biggest night in youth excellence! On the 21st of June, we celebrate the entrepreneurs, the innovators, the risk-takers — the ones building Africa’s future, one brand at a time. We can't wait to see you there! Limited seats available.

What a way to honour #YouthDay 🇿🇦 — with young talent stepping up and owning the moment! We’ve seen all the charisma and confidence, and we must say…the energies were IMMACULATE.   The countdown to our big reveal begins… 👀 Stay Tuned! #Top16YOBA #YouthMonth #BlueCarpet

We're proud to welcome W&RSETA as the official Apparel Category Sponsor at this year’s Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards! 👕🧵 This new partnership champions the future of retail and fashion, putting a spotlight on young creatives stitching innovation into every seam. #WRSETA

Announcing P💫 & Mfana Mabopane as our 2025 Blue Carpet presenters! Catch them live on the 21st of June at the YOBAs 👏 #Top16YOBA #YouthExcellence #YOBABlueCarpet

Celebrating Youth Excellence Beyond Borders 🌍 We're proud to announce @Brand_SA as the official partner of the Global Excellence Award at the 4th Annual Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards! 🇿🇦✨ #Top16YOBA #YouthExcellence #GlobalExcellence