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2021 100 Most Influential Young Africans list announced by Avance Media

Leading African PR & Rating firm, Avance Media has announced the 6th publication of the its annual ranking of 100 Most Influential Young Africans, a list that celebrates the brightest and successful young Africans in various fields across the continent.

With 52 males and 48 females representing 32 countries on the continent, this year’s publication throws a huge spotlight on various talents and personalities pursuing their dreams in pursuit of making the continent proud and setting an example for young people on the continent.

With individuals from industries such as technology, business, entertainment, MD of Avance Media, Prince Akpah mentioned that, the continent is blessed with a lot of inspiring young people who have the power to prove the worth of the continent’s future. He also mentioned that, African leaders must focus resources in training its youthful population to be ready to compete with other young people from across the world.

Nigeria leads with representation on the list with 21 people followed closely by South Africa and Kenya with 10 individuals each, Uganda with 7 and Ghana with 6 young people. 

Some notable names on the list include musicians Davido, Burnaboy, climate change activists such as Vanessa Nakate, Adenike Oladosu, Elizabeth Wanjiru Wathuti, Joanita Babirye, Leah Namugerwa and footballers, Mohammed Salah, Sadio mane and Edouard Mendy.

Criteria for selection for Avance Media’s 100 Most Influential Young Africans included: Excellence in Leadership & Performance, Personal accomplishment, commitment to sharing knowledge, breaking the status quo and being an accomplished young African.

Below is the official list of Avance Media’ 2021 100 Most Influential Young Africans arranged in alphabetical order.

1.    Abasi Ene-Obong || CEO, 54Gene


2.    Abiodun Adereni (Dr) || Founder, Help Mum


3.    Achraf Hakimi || Footballer, Paris Saint-Germain


4.    Adenike Oladosu || Founder, ILeadClimate


5.    Amina Priscille Longoh || Chad Minister, Women and Protection of Children


6.    Amisa Rashid Kiligah || Founder, Nivishe Foundation


7.    Anika Jane Dorothy || Executive Director, Green Congress of Kenya


8.    Anoziva Marindire || Information & Communications Officer, AUICGWEA 


9.    Asha Jaffar || Activist


10.    Axel Merryl || Comedian


11.    Aya Chebbi || Founder, Nala Feminist Collective


12.    Barrington Chungulo || Founder, Dream Factory


13.    Berla Mundi || On Air Personality, TV3 Ghana


14.    Bitania Lulu Berhanu || Special Adviser on Youth, EUCIP


15.    Burna Boy || Musician    


16.    Charlot Magayi || Founder, Mukuru Stoves


17.    Christelle Kwizera || Founder, Water Access Rwanda


18.    Christian Achaleke Leke || Youth Development Expert


19.    CK Japheth || Founder    , The Innovative Village


20.    Davido || Musician


21.    Debo Adedayo || Comic Actor


22.    Douce Namwezi N'Ibamba || Journalist, Uwezo Afrika Initiative


23.    DUDU || Comic Actor    


24.    Eddie Ndopu || Activist


25.    Edouard Mendy || Footballer, Chelsea


26.    Elizabeth Wanjiru Wathuti || Climate Activist, Green Generation Initiative


27.    Emma Inamutila Theofelus  || Namibia Deputy Minister, Ministry of ICT


28.    Fadji Zaouna Maina (Dr) || Scientist, NASA Goddard


29.    Fatou Jeng || Founder, Clean Earth Gambia


30.    Fejiro Hanu Agbodje || Founder, Patricia Technologies


31.    Feryal Abdelaziz || Athlete


32.    Filsan Abdullahi || Activist


33.    Fireboy DML || Musician


34.    Focalistic || Musician


35.    Georgina Siaba || Founder, The N'Takou


36.    Given Edward || Founder, MyElimu Innovations


37.    Grand P || Musician


38.    Gregory Rockson || CEO, mPharma


39.    Hadija Jabiri || CEO, EatFresh


40.    Hilda Flavia Nakabuye || Founder, Fridays for Future movement


41.    Ibrahim Mahama || Artist


42.    Ire Aderinokun || Co-Founder, Feminist Coalition


43.    Iron Biby || Athlete


44.    Islam Elbeiti   || Co-Founder, Sudanese Innovation & Entrepreneurship Network


45.    Iyin Aboyeji || Founder, Future Africa


46.    JeanMarie Kalonji || Activist


47.    Jemimah Kariuki (Dr) || Founder, Wheels for Life


48.    Joanita Babirye || Co-Founder, GirlsForClimateAction


49.    Joeboy || Musician


50.    Joshua Cheptegei || Athlete


51.    Kabza De Small || DJ


52.    Kalidou Koulibaly || Footballer, Napoli


53.    Karabo Mokgonyana || Activist


54.    Khanyi Pearl Zungu || Chief Advisor Legal, Eskom


55.    KiDi || Musician


56.    Larry Madowo || Journalist, CNN


57.    Leah Namugerwa || Climate Activist


58.    Lelise Neme || CEO, Ethiopian Investment Commission


59.    Lyna Khoudri || Actress


60.    Manal || Musician


61.    Mark Angel || Comic Actor


62.    Maya Horgan Famodu || CEO, Ingressive


63.    Mbosso || Musician


64.    Melvyn Lubega || CEO, Go1


65.    Mohamed Ramadan || Actor


66.    Mohamed Salah || Footballer, Liverpool


67.    Muzalema Mwanza || Founder, Safe Motherhood Alliance


68.    Nadeen Ashraf || Activist


69.    Nader Ahmed || Actor


70.    Nadia Ahmed Abdalla     || Kenya CAS, Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth


71.    Nthabiseng Mosia || COO, Easy Solar


72.    OBoy || Musician


73.    Odunayo Eweniyi || Founder, PiggyVest


74.    Ojima Benjamin Ufaruna || Founder, BuyPower


75.    Olugbenga Agboola || Founder, Flutterwave


76.    Omah Lay || Musician    


77.    Penton Keah || Comedian


78.    Peres Jepchirchir || Athlete


79.    Peruth Chemutai || Athlete


80.    Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang || Footballer, Arsenal


81.    Richmond Bassey  || CEO, Bamboo


82.    Riyad Mahrez || Footballer, Manchester City


83.    Sadio Mane || Footballer, Liverpool


84.    Sam Nartey George || Member of Parliament     (Ghana)


85.    Samuel Alemayehu || CEO, New Co


86.    Sarah Diouf   || CEO, Tongoro


87.    Soraia Ramos || Musician


88.    Tatjana Schoenmaker || Athlete


89.    Tayo Aina || YouTuber


90.    Tebogo Mashifana (Dr) || Lecturer, University of Johannesburg


91.    Tems || Musician


92.    Theo Baloyi || CEO, Bathu Shoes


93.    Tom Osborn || CEO, Shamiri Institute


94.    Ubah Ali || Activist


95.    Vanessa Nakate || Climate Activist


96.    William Last KRM || Actor


97.    Wizkid || Musician


98.    Wode Maya || YouTuber

 

99.    Zozibini Tunzi || Miss Universe 2019 

 

100.    Zuchu    || Musician



 

Source: Ifeanyi Ahyia Adjei


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