Eleven notable Nigerians have been featured in Forbes 2021 Africa Icons’ list.

The list showcased 100 innovations, inventions & icons from Africa, including notable Nigerians from diverse career fields.

According to Forbes, the list was curated from Hollywood exports and Grammy artists to award-winning ideas that can save the world.

It also stated that the list is a way of “celebrating those whose ideas, inventions, and influential role models have aided Africa’s growth over the last decade.”
Forbes on its official Twitter handle @Forbesafrica, alongside the list wrote: “This is a way of celebrating those also with the award-winning ideas that had defined the African continent and influential role models that have spelt Africa’s growth over the last decade.”

Africans from other countries who were featured in the list were South African comedian Trevor Noah, former U.S. president Barack Obama, Oscar award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’O among others.

In no particular order, here are the notable Nigerians who have been recognised by Forbes Africa for their hard work and excellence;
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