“When all is said and done, a genius should have a net positive contribution to society."
-Dr. S. Falala
Due to the nature of African problems
The African Genius Awards recognise the impact of lack of problem solving skills, tedious processes, costly methods of commerce, social resourcing and mobilisation.
The AGA Notion
Is that exceptional skills are needed to emancipate Africa and her people fully.
Nominations will close in days
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Criteria and Nominations
The African Genius Awards invite nominations of individuals who possess unique, rare attributes, characteristics and skills who have used them to address challenges or exploit opportunities to impact African societies in ways that are uplifting, transformative, build the esteem of Africans and inspire them to make significant contributions to the continent and its countries’ development in specific ways, sectors and in general.
How Many Nominations?
Only one nomination is allowed.
The number of nominations has no bearing on the judging
How can one become a nominee?
The talent, attributes, skill(s) and their rarity of the nominee need to be specified, identifiable and substantiated.
How relatable should a nominee be?
The relevance of the skill(s) of the nominee in relation to the needs of Africa and the specific issues, challenges, opportunities or problems they address should be clearly stated.
How do we identify a nominee?
Evidence of unique application of the skill or unique talent to resolve, address unique African challenges is required.
What makes the nominee?
Professional or official recognition, awards and endorsements received, or justification of exclusion (from recognition) for marginalised and disadvantaged groups.
Judges
The African Genius Awards' Permanent Adjudication Committee
Professor Steven Friedman
Director of the Centre for the Study of Democracy at Rhodes University and the University of Johannesburg
Dr Pulane
Molokwane
Nuclear Physicist and an Environmental Specialist
Vuyiswa
Mataka
BCom Industrial and Organisational Psychology acquisition professional
Professor Rosaire Ifedi
Associate Professor in the United States of America in the Department of Educational Foundations and Instruction
Simon
Gathua
Thinker and an Author
I am honoured to be shortlisted for the African Genius Awards! Being recognised among Africa's trailblazers is both humbling and empowering...
Mashudu Lucky Netshidzati
I am humbled to be recognised by the AGA Team for what I consider for Africa and Africans, to be an award category that puts Africa on the map for all the right reasons...
Aisha Yesufu
An African is anyone who holds citizenship in any of the 54 countries on the African continent...
John Amanam
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