Social Impact Award (Nomination) | Global Entrepreneur Festival, Ghana

In 2025, Nthanda Manduwi was nominated for the Global Entrepreneurs Award in the Social Impact category at the 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Festival.

This recognition celebrates her decade-long work at the intersection of entrepreneurship, education, and technology — with a specific focus on building ecosystems that empower young people across Africa. From launching digital skills programs, to creating innovation hubs like the Kwathu Centres in Malawi, to leading conversations on creativity and inclusive development globally, Manduwi’s work continues to challenge narratives and open pathways for Africa’s next generation.

The Global Entrepreneurship Festival is one of the largest convenings of innovators worldwide, bringing together 10,000+ participants, 70+ countries, and 60+ global speakers. The Social Impact Award honors individuals whose initiatives have not only created jobs and opportunities but also addressed systemic inequalities with long-term, scalable solutions.

For Manduwi, the nomination is more than recognition — it is affirmation.

“The work we are doing is about building futures that are equitable, creative, and sustainable. This nomination is a reminder that change born in small communities can resonate globally.”

Looking ahead, Manduwi is committed to scaling her efforts through Q2 Corporation, a new venture that integrates agri-tech, supply chain innovation, and gamified learning to reimagine how communities prepare for the future. Alongside the Ntha Foundation and Kwathu Kollective, Q2 represents the next phase of her vision: an Africa that does not just consume technology, but shapes and exports it.

This nomination stands as both a recognition of impact and a call to continue — to push boundaries, to expand access, and to prove that systems transformation is possible when innovation is intentional.

This award reflects a growing global acknowledgment of African leadership rooted in impact, not just titles.