President Bola Tinubu, Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, and Nigerian footballer and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, have made the list of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2023.
Gatekeepers News reports that Grammy award-winning singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy also made the list.
This was according to a publication by New African magazine released Tuesday.
The list celebrates the achievements and contributions of Africans from various fields and sectors, who have made a positive impact on the continent and the world.
A statement by the publishers read, “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.
“The list also reflects the shifting trends and priorities in Africa, as the continent faces new challenges and opportunities in the post-pandemic era,” adding that “creatives dominate the ranking with 31 representatives.”
The magazine noted that Nigeria was the country most represented on the list, highlighting the country’s dominance in the creative sector and business.
In the politics and public service section, Kenyan President William Ruto, the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, President of the African Development Bank, Akinwunmi Adesina, among others were named alongside Tinubu.
In sports, Osimhen and the President of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, were named alongside others.
In the creative, Nigeria’s Burna Boy and Temilade Openiyi, aka Tems, were named while Dangote made the list of influential persons in the business category.
