The 2025 Under 40 CEOs Summit recently spotlighted Africa’s most promising young leaders, and one name that generated significant buzz was Damilare Ajiboye, founder and CEO of Ocean Trends Digital Limited.

Organised by a Delta State-based business management consultant, Mayorkings Agency Group, a leading provider of comprehensive business solutions, dedicated to helping individuals and organisations achieve their goals, celebrated 129 young leaders under 40 making significant contributions across industries and nations.

The awards, curated by Mayorkings Charity Foundation, aim to recognise the most accomplished young African business leaders in alignment with the theme “The Africa We Want: Collaboration Over Competition for Sustainable Advancement.”

According to Ambassador Temisan O. Louis, Founder/President of Mayorkings Agency Group, the yearly event spotlights individuals with demonstrated excellence in business growth, professional impact, community service, and continental advancement. The summit doubles as a platform for networking, mentorship, and cross-border collaboration among young African change-makers

Held in Sandton, South Africa, Ajiboye was recognised for his leadership in building scalable digital platforms—spanning fintech, education, healthcare, commerce, and utilities—from Nigeria to international markets.

He joins an impressive cohort of innovators including healthcare pioneers, fintech trailblazers, and social entrepreneurs from across Africa. His achievements are a testament to innovative leadership and dedication.

Renowned CEOs were awarded honorary doctorates by esteemed U.S.-based institutions, including Prowess University and American Management University, in recognition of their profound impact and exemplary leadership.

Ajiboye’s peer recognition comes alongside recipients like Dr. Gladys Emokpaire, Chantel Snyman, and Angel Pooe—all driven by a unified vision for sustainable African development through innovation.

His inclusion reflects Nigeria’s growing prominence in tech leadership circles, particularly in software innovation and cross-border digital impact. His role in founding and leading Ocean Trends, the award-winning company, cements his reputation as both a coder-builder and a visionary CEO.