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2023's 100 Most Influential Africans – Dominated By Nigerians & South Africans by AfricaFactsZone: 7:37am On Jan 06
Africa is renowned for producing outstanding talents in various industries, including entertainment, sports, media, politics, and science.

To highlight these exceptional individuals, New African Magazine annually curates the "100 Most Influential Africans" list. The 2023 edition, as reported by a Nigerian news publication,

This prestigious list celebrates a diverse and inspiring collection of African men and women who have excelled in their fields.

These individuals are recognized for their excellence, innovation, leadership, resilience, and vision.

The list includes a wide range of professions such as politicians, entrepreneurs, industrialists, environmentalists, creatives, scientists, educators, and sports personalities.

Furthermore, the list mirrors the evolving trends and priorities in Africa, especially in the context of the challenges and opportunities that have arisen in the post-pandemic era.

This compilation serves as a testament to the significant impact these influential Africans have had both on the continent and globally.

Politics

Ibrahima Cheikh Diong(Senegal)

Dr Sidi Ould Tah(Mauritania)

President William Ruto(Kenya)

Tidjane Thiam(Côte D'Ivoire)

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala(Nigeria)

President Bola Tinubu(Nigeria)

Mamady Doumbouya(Guinea)

Nadia Fettah Alaoui(Morocco)

Tsitsi Masiyiwa(Zimbabwe)

Ousmane Sonko(Senegal)

Akinwumi Adesina(Nigeria)

Business

Didier Acouetey(Togo)

Bahija Jallal(Morocco)

André De Ruyter(South Africa)

Prof. Benedict Okey Oramah(Nigeria)

Riham ElGizy(Egypt)

Samaila Zubairu(Nigeria)

Simon Tiemtoré(Burkina Faso)

Ham Serunjogi(Uganda)

Karim Beguir(Tunisia)

Ralph Mupita(Zimbabwe)

Aliko Dangote(Nigeria)

Mohamed Kande(Côte D'Ivoire)

Ibrahim Sagna(Senegal)

Shola Akinlade(Nigeria)

Serge Ekué(Benin)

Jules Ngankam(Cameroon)

Hassanein Hiridjee(Madagascar)

Sim Tshabalala(South Africa)

Bernard Koné Dossongui(Côte D'Ivoire)

Coura Sène(Senegal)

Pascal Agboyibor(Togo)

Olugbenga Agboola(Nigeria)

James Mwangi(Kenya)

Science and Academia

Moungi Bawendi(Tunisia)

Nemat Talaat Shafik(Egypt)

Timnit Gebru(Eritrea)

Ismahane Elouafi(Morocco)

Chao Tayiana Maina(Kenya)

Anna Adeola Makanju(Nigeria)

Creatives

Ali Said Alamin Mandhry(Kenya)

Teju Cole(Nigeria)

DJ Snake(Algeria)

Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah(Ghana)

Omoyemi Akerele(Nigeria)

David Diop(Senegal)

Aïda Muluneh(Ethiopia)

Tems(Nigeria)

Pierre Thiam(Senegal)

Serge Attukwei Clottey(Ghana)

Bassem Youssef(Egypt)

Editi Effiong(Nigeria)

Burna Boy(Nigeria)


Continue Reading: https://africafactszone.com/2023s-100-most-influential-africans/

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Re: 2023's 100 Most Influential Africans – Dominated By Nigerians & South Africans by Akinboboz(m): 7:39am On Jan 06
Any benefits attached?

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Re: 2023's 100 Most Influential Africans – Dominated By Nigerians & South Africans by Depriest2020: 10:31am On Jan 06
Tems appears in creative? No Davido, Wizkid or Funke Akindele.

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Re: 2023's 100 Most Influential Africans – Dominated By Nigerians & South Africans by princemillla(m): 10:55am On Jan 06
Lovely.

No matter how bad this country is, some are working hard n are making it big.
My advice quit the wailing, divert those wailing energy to becoming a better achievers.



I wish you a bigger WIN as you follow my advice

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Re: 2023's 100 Most Influential Africans – Dominated By Nigerians & South Africans by yommen: 11:01am On Jan 06
Nice one. Me I know Nigeria is not a push over.
Re: 2023's 100 Most Influential Africans – Dominated By Nigerians & South Africans by RECTEM: 11:09am On Jan 06
who's the most influential person of the year 2023

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share for Tinubu
Re: 2023's 100 Most Influential Africans – Dominated By Nigerians & South Africans by SmartyPants(m): 12:46pm On Jan 06
This list is off. Iyin Aboyeji is more influential in the tech(business) space than either Shola Akinlade or Gbenga Agboola.

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Re: 2023's 100 Most Influential Africans – Dominated By Nigerians & South Africans by Konquest: 8:12pm On Jan 25
AfricaFactsZone:
Africa is renowned for producing outstanding talents in various industries, including entertainment, sports, media, politics, and science.

To highlight these exceptional individuals, New African Magazine annually curates the "100 Most Influential Africans" list. The 2023 edition, as reported by a Nigerian news publication,

This prestigious list celebrates a diverse and inspiring collection of African men and women who have excelled in their fields.

These individuals are recognized for their excellence, innovation, leadership, resilience, and vision.

The list includes a wide range of professions such as politicians, entrepreneurs, industrialists, environmentalists, creatives, scientists, educators, and sports personalities.

Furthermore, the list mirrors the evolving trends and priorities in Africa, especially in the context of the challenges and opportunities that have arisen in the post-pandemic era.

This compilation serves as a testament to the significant impact these influential Africans have had both on the continent and globally.

Politics

Ibrahima Cheikh Diong(Senegal)

Dr Sidi Ould Tah(Mauritania)

President William Ruto(Kenya)

Tidjane Thiam(Côte D'Ivoire)

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala(Nigeria)

President Bola Tinubu(Nigeria)

Mamady Doumbouya(Guinea)

Nadia Fettah Alaoui(Morocco)

Tsitsi Masiyiwa(Zimbabwe)

Ousmane Sonko(Senegal)

Akinwumi Adesina(Nigeria)

Business

Didier Acouetey(Togo)

Bahija Jallal(Morocco)

André De Ruyter(South Africa)

Prof. Benedict Okey Oramah(Nigeria)

Riham ElGizy(Egypt)

Samaila Zubairu(Nigeria)

Simon Tiemtoré(Burkina Faso)

Ham Serunjogi(Uganda)

Karim Beguir(Tunisia)

Ralph Mupita(Zimbabwe)

Aliko Dangote(Nigeria)

Mohamed Kande(Côte D'Ivoire)

Ibrahim Sagna(Senegal)

Shola Akinlade(Nigeria)

Serge Ekué(Benin)

Jules Ngankam(Cameroon)

Hassanein Hiridjee(Madagascar)

Sim Tshabalala(South Africa)

Bernard Koné Dossongui(Côte D'Ivoire)

Coura Sène(Senegal)

Pascal Agboyibor(Togo)

Olugbenga Agboola(Nigeria)

James Mwangi(Kenya)

Science and Academia

Moungi Bawendi(Tunisia)

Nemat Talaat Shafik(Egypt)

Timnit Gebru(Eritrea)

Ismahane Elouafi(Morocco)

Chao Tayiana Maina(Kenya)

Anna Adeola Makanju(Nigeria)

Creatives

Ali Said Alamin Mandhry(Kenya)

Teju Cole(Nigeria)

DJ Snake(Algeria)

Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah(Ghana)

Omoyemi Akerele(Nigeria)

David Diop(Senegal)

Aïda Muluneh(Ethiopia)

Tems(Nigeria)

Pierre Thiam(Senegal)

Serge Attukwei Clottey(Ghana)

Bassem Youssef(Egypt)

Editi Effiong(Nigeria)

Burna Boy(Nigeria)


Continue Reading: https://africafactszone.com/2023s-100-most-influential-africans/
Re: 2023's 100 Most Influential Africans – Dominated By Nigerians & South Africans by updatechange(m): 8:19pm On Jan 25
Why Yoruba ppl come dominate every sector..? Including business aha..? I didn’t see our developers billionaires 😌

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Re: 2023's 100 Most Influential Africans – Dominated By Nigerians & South Africans by ILoveNG: 8:21pm On Jan 25
Whenever you hear that Nigerians dominate any achievement related list, you should know the Nigerians they are talking about. Definitely not those noise making (non-)Nigerians

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Re: 2023's 100 Most Influential Africans – Dominated By Nigerians & South Africans by Afospecialk: 9:56pm On Jan 25
There is no category for HBP ? 🤣😂😂

Our people should be number 1 on the list pls

😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂🤣🤣😂😂😂🤣🤣😂
Re: 2023's 100 Most Influential Africans – Dominated By Nigerians & South Africans by Afospecialk: 9:59pm On Jan 25
Forget about noise

Yoruba are blessed in all ramifications

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Re: 2023's 100 Most Influential Africans – Dominated By Nigerians & South Africans by MrBiGGEST(m): 1:50am On Jan 26
Yorubas are the backbone of Nigeria kudos to them.
God bless Nigeria and all her ethnicities

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Re: 2023's 100 Most Influential Africans – Dominated By Nigerians & South Africans by BitterTruth0001: 2:55am On Jan 26
Osimhem African footballer of the year is not influential ?

Rabiu the BUA chairman one of the richest men in Africa is not influential

Send that trash list to the dustbin

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