AYV News, February 7, 2025
One of the smartest and most beautiful faces on the screens of the Africa Young Voices (AYV) Media Empire television, Ambassador Phebean Swill, has been listed in the 100 Most Influential Young Africans 2025 (AFRICA 100 (League of Exceptionals) 2025) by the Pan African Youth Leadership Foundation.
The event is scheduled to take place on 12th April, 2025 in Accra, Ghana. It will give the young leaders the opportunity to meet with visionary African leaders and CEOs, influential decision-makers, top executives and industry leaders from across Africa and beyond.
They will further forge meaningful connections and expand their professional network with this distinguished audience. Nominees will showcase their Brand’s Excellence Seize the opportunity to highlight their products, services, or innovations to a global audience.
Phebean Swill has been a broadcast journalist for over 16 years, starting her career in 2009 at age 17 while still in high school. The Youth Ambassador has inspired many young people today in the field of journalism and broadcasting.
The social entrepreneur who is the CEO of WOW Group Limited, the umbrella company that consists of WOW Cinema; WOW Cosmetics; WOW Properties, WOW Furniture and Decor, and WOW Studio – a content creation production company; uses her storytelling skills as a filmmaker to create content to influence positive behavioral change through edutainment.
To fight against child marriage and promote girl child education, Phebean produced a movie titled Wath E’Behra, based on the true story of Haja Zainab Hawa Bangura, current Director General of the United Nations Office in Nairobi.
At the event, the young leaders will enhance their visibility and position their brand among the elite, gaining recognition on an international platform, engage with 100 Influential Young Africans Network with trailblasers shaping the continent’s future, explore investment opportunities, build strategic partnerships and position their business for regional and global growth.
The AFRICA 100 (League of Exceptionals) 2025 is an initiative aimed at celebrating and recognising the top 100 most impactful and exceptional individuals from across the African continent in the year 2025, highlighting their achievements in various fields like business, science, arts, politics, and social impact.
The ‘League of Exceptionals’ part signifies a focus on identifying individuals who have made significant contributions and stand out in their respective fields, showcasing Africa’s potential for innovation and leadership.
The ‘AFRICA 100’ indicates an intention to recognise individuals from diverse African nations, representing the continent’s rich diversity and achievements across different regions.
Such an initiative could inspire future generations of African leaders, promote positive narratives about the continent, and foster networking opportunities among high-achieving individuals.
