This article explores Africa's achievements in the 21st century across renewable energy, fintech, and healthcare innovation. It notes Africa's leadership in providing off-grid solar solutions estimated at 3,000 MW by 2022. It also discusses the growth of fintech in enabling financial access directly to users, with examples like M-Pesa in Kenya and Flutterwave in Nigeria. The article closes by highlighting health innovations like a mosquito-repellent soap from Burkina Faso and Medsaf's delivery of medications in Nigeria.