President Bola Tinubu, business mogul, Aliko Dangote and Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen, have been named among Africa’s 100 most influential personalities for 2023.
The ranking, which New African Magazine released on Tuesday, also recognised: Grammy award-winning singer, Damini Ogulu, famous for his stage name Burna Boy and Temilade Openiyi, aka Tems.
Also, the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and the President of the African Development Bank, Akinwunmi Adesina made the list.
These persons were among the top 100 influential personalities on the continent.
Positive Impact
The magazine detailed that the ranking was released to celebrate Africans who have positively impacted both the continent and the world.
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This they have done through their accomplishments and contributions across various fields and industries on this list.
Speaking on the ranking, the publisher said: “The list features a diverse and inspiring group of men and women, who have demonstrated excellence, innovation, leadership, resilience, and vision in their respective domains.
“They include politicians, entrepreneurs, industrialists, environmentalists, creatives, scientists, educators, sports personalities, and more.
Nigeria’s Supremacy
“The list also reflects the shifting trends and priorities in Africa, as the continent faces new challenges and opportunities in the post-pandemic era”.
Furthermore, the publisher revealed that “creatives dominate the ranking with 31 representatives”.
The magazine also noted that Nigeria had the greatest representation on the list, emphasising the nation’s supremacy in business and the creative industries.
Other than Tinubu, the Kenyan President, William Ruto, was also named.
This was in the politics and public service category of the 100 most influential Africans for the year 2023.
The Creative Industry
Osimhen, who was just voted African Player of the Year, and the President of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, were named the prominent sporting personalities of the year for 2023.
Nigerian artists Burna Boy and Tems were also recognised for their input in the creative industry.
Furthermore, the magazine enlisted Dangote among the most influential Africans in the business category.
