Content:
- Introduction
- Awa Doc
- Boyedo
- Dang! Lifestyle
- WorkPay
- Kenneth Ize
One thing about Africans is that we keep achieving great things!
From Nigeria to Ghana to Kenya and beyond, Africans are leading the way with ideas, inventions, and brands that are shaping the world every day.
Today, we’re looking at five African brands that are going global in 2025. These are brands that started right here on the continent, grew steadily, and are now crossing borders. Not only are they making global moves this year, they are also setting the pace for innovation in 2026 and beyond.
- AwaDoc by Chinonso Egemba (Aproko Doctor) and Jesse Benedict.
AwaDoc is an AI-powered telemedicine platform on WhatsApp that makes healthcare and information more accessible and affordable for millions of people, all over the world.
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It was launched in May 2025, and just five months later, it is already crossing the borders of several countries, and taking over the globe.
Together, these two Nigerians have built a first response health technology that is positioned to make a real change in the world.
We’re watching expectantly for their progress, and as 2025 ends, they’re sure to expand beyond the 20 countries they currently serve today.
- Boyedo by David Kusi Boye-Doe
Boyedo is a Ghanaian-owned fashion brand that has focused on creating a contemporary, sustainable, and Afro-luxurious label, drawing inspiration from Ghanaian heritage, as well as African elegance.
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They create authentic, beautiful pieces that show just how beautiful Africa is, while using sustainable materials that help to protect the planet.
Boyedo is making a name for itself in the fashion space, and we believe that they’re sure to make global headlines this year and beyond.
- Dang! Lifestyle by Ifedayo Agoro
Dang! Lifestyle is a Nigerian woman-owned e-commerce platform focused on inclusivity in beauty and skincare.
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Their brand is committed to empowering women and men of colour by providing a curated selection of beauty and skincare products, and with over 20 products made for different skin types and sensitivities, the brand has won the hearts of hundreds of thousands of customers.
We believe that they are firmly on track to join global skincare giants, and even top the skincare game in the years to come.
- WorkPay by Paul Kimani
Our eyes are also on WorkPay, a Kenyan-founded HR and payroll company transforming how businesses across Africa manage their teams.
Through simple digital tools for payroll, time tracking, and benefits, WorkPay helps companies pay their people accurately and on time. It’s a powerful example of African innovation solving everyday challenges for businesses.
With its rapid growth and presence in several countries, WorkPay is shaping the future of work in Africa and positioning itself as a global leader in HR technology.
- Kenneth Ize by Kenneth Ize.
Kenneth Ize is a Nigerian fashion brand redefining contemporary luxury by celebrating West African heritage and craftsmanship.
He interprets traditional West African fabrics and Nigerian craft in innovative ways, collaborating with artists and design groups across Kwara, Kogi, and Lagos to produce collections that honor local traditions while pushing global fashion boundaries.
His designs showcase the richness of African creativity, weaving together culture, sustainability, and modern aesthetics.
African brands embody excellence.
These brands remind us that Africa is rich in creativity and innovation. Every day, new brands are rising across the continent, building solutions and stories that the whole world can celebrate.
So join us as we celebrate African brands and the impact they’re making globally.
Do you have a favourite African brand? Share it with us in the comments!