PUBLISH’D AFRIKA Online Literary Magazine is opening its pages to the next generation of African innovators. We are calling for articles that spotlight youth-led businesses across the continent.
If you are under 35 and building something, we want to tell your story. If you know a young founder whose work deserves wider recognition, we want to hear from you.
PUBLISH’D AFRIKA Online Literary Magazine exists to document African intellectual and creative life in real time. Youth-led businesses are a crucial part of that record. They are the new cultural infrastructure. They are where economics meets imagination.
Africa’s youth are not waiting for permission. From Lagos to Nairobi, Cape Town to Accra, young entrepreneurs are reshaping industries with bold ideas and lean execution.
The magazine has always centered African voices and lived experience. Now we turn the lens to the people turning vision into ventures. We welcome features on businesses in any sector:
Arts & Literature: Publishing houses, independent bookstores, galleries, music labels, film collectives, and writers building platforms.
Technology: Startups in fintech, edtech, healthtech, agritech, and digital infrastructure built by young Africans.
Service-based initiatives: Consultancies, logistics, hospitality, beauty, and community services that solve real problems.
Non-profit organisations: Youth-led NGOs, social enterprises, and advocacy groups driving measurable change.
Creative sector: Fashion designers, animators, game developers, photographers, architects, and cultural curators.
What we are looking for: stories with substance and stories that inspire. Show us the problem you are solving, the model you are using, the traction you have gained, and the obstacles you have faced. We are less interested in hype and more interested in how you think, build, and iterate. Submissions that are blatant advertisements for your business or service will not be considered for publication. Word count: 800 to 1000 words. Include high-resolution photos, links, and any relevant data.
The deadline for submissions will be the 25th of every month. Send your pitches or drafts to info@publishdafrika.com with the subject line “Youth-Led Businesses”.
Let’s make space for the builders. Let’s put their work on record, not just their names. This is not just a call for content. It is a call to map the future as it is being made.
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