[New post] 2021 100 Most Influential Young Africans: Popular Ghanaian Youtuber, Wode Maya makes it to the list
LifestyleByRNA posted: " Leading African PR & Rating firm, Avance Media has announced the 6th publication of its annual ranking of 100 Most Influential Young Africans, a list that celebrates the brightest and successful young Africans in various fields across the conti"
Leading African PR & Rating firm, Avance Media has announced the 6th publication of 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 on training their 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's 2021 100 Most Influential Young Africans arranged in alphabetical order.
Abasi Ene-Obong || CEO, 54Gene
Abiodun Adereni (Dr) || Founder, Help Mum
Achraf Hakimi || Footballer, Paris Saint-Germain
Adenike Oladosu || Founder, ILeadClimate
Amina Priscille Longoh || Chad Minister, Women and Protection of Children
Amisa Rashid Kiligah || Founder, Nivishe Foundation
Anika Jane Dorothy || Executive Director, Green Congress of Kenya
Anoziva Marindire || Information & Communications Officer, AUICGWEA
Asha Jaffar || Activist
Axel Merryl || Comedian
Aya Chebbi || Founder, Nala Feminist Collective
Barrington Chungulo || Founder, Dream Factory
Berla Mundi || On Air Personality, TV3 Ghana
Bitania Lulu Berhanu || Special Adviser on Youth, EUCIP
Burna Boy || Musician
Charlot Magayi || Founder, Mukuru Stoves
Christelle Kwizera || Founder, Water Access Rwanda
Christian Achaleke Leke || Youth Development Expert
CK Japheth || Founder , The Innovative Village
Davido || Musician
Debo Adedayo || Comic Actor
Douce Namwezi N'Ibamba || Journalist, Uwezo Afrika Initiative
DUDU || Comic Actor
Eddie Ndopu || Activist
Edouard Mendy || Footballer, Chelsea
Elizabeth Wanjiru Wathuti || Climate Activist, Green Generation Initiative
Emma Inamutila Theofelus || Namibia Deputy Minister, Ministry of ICT
Fadji Zaouna Maina (Dr) || Scientist, NASA Goddard
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