Tanzanian Innovator, Meck Khalfan and Nigerian singer, Seyi Shay are the cover stars on the latest issue of Africa’s youth-focused magazine, Y! Africa, to commemorate August 12 International Day of the Youth.

Seyi Shay is one of Nigeria’s fastest rising singers whose journey began from a group founded by Beyonce’s father to being spotted by Sound Sultan, groomed by Cecil Hammond, and finally setting out on her own in a male-dominated environment.

Khalfan, CEO, Puku LLC on his part was named the Africa Business Leader of the Year 2013 by the Corporate Council of Africa. He is the brain behind the Puku S8, inspired after Hurricane Sandy kept him hostage in New York City. Khalfan was photographed in New York by Ade Emihe, and Seyi Shay in Lagos by TCD.

The issue also features an interrogation of the hashtag generation, a contemplation of the Goodluck Jonathan legacy all wrapped up with high fashion, event photos and an interview with 10-year-old global ambassador, Zuriel Oduwole, amongst others.