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LEADING African PR Rating firm, Avance Media has announced its list of 2023 100 Most Influential Young Africans. The list, which is the 8th edition, features young Africans creating and leading positive impact in their various countries and the continent.

With representatives from about 30 countries, the 2023 list features prominent individuals such as Burkina Faso’s President, Ibrahim Traore, and the African Union Youth Envoy, Chido Cleo Mpemba. Ministers of State, climate activists, content creators, musicians, and athletes are all recognized for their achievements.

The list is a powerful testament to the vast pool of talents and leaders across Africa. It includes young people making a difference in various sectors, from government and business to activism, entertainment, and media.

“We are incredibly proud to unveil the 2023 edition of the 100 Most Influential Young Africans,” said Prince Akpah, Founder of Avance Media. “This list showcases the incredible diversity and potential of young Africans who are driving change and shaping the future of our continent. These young leaders inspire us all and serve as role models for the next generation.”

This year’s list includes Ministers of State: Amina Priscille Longoh, Emma Inamutila Theofelus, Rose Pola Pricemou, Yvan Butera; Climate Activists: Mohamed Adow, Elizabeth Wathuti, Ineza Umuhoza and Vanessa Nakate & Content Creators such as Wode Maya, Charity Ekezie, Dudu, Le Général Tchoutchoubatchou, Tayo Aina, Uncle Mo and William Last KRM.

Below is Avance Media’s 2023 100 Most Influential Young Africans arranged alphabetically.

1. Abir Ibrahim || Associate Africa Director, World Economic Forum

2. Achraf Hakimi || Footballer, PSG

3. Adebola Williams || Group CEO, RED | For Africa

4. Adeniyi Adebayo || Chief Business Officer, Yango Africa

5. Ahmed Kaballo || Founder, Africa Stream

6. Amina Priscille Longoh || Minister, Chad

7. Amisa Rashid || Founder, Nivishe Foundation

8. Anna Ekeledo || CEO, AfriLabs Foundation

9. Asake || Musician

10. Asisat Oshoala || Footballer, FC Barcelona

11. Awa Bousso Drame || Founder, CoastGIS

12. Ayra Starr || Musician

13. Benjamin Fernandes || CEO, NALA

14. Bimbo Ademoye || Actress

15. Bitania Lulu Berhanu || Programmes Director, AMREF

16. Black Sherif || Musician

17. Bogolo Kenewendo || Global Economist

18. Broda Shaggi || Content Creator

19. Burna Boy || Musician

20. Canary Mugume || Journalist

21. Charity Ekezie || Content Creator

22. Charlene Ruto || CEO, SMACHs Foundation

23. Chido Cleo Mpemba || African Union Youth Envoy

24. Chike || Musician

25. Christine Mhundwa || Media Personality, DW TV

26. Chude Jideonwo || Media Personality

27. Davido || Musician

28. Debo Adedayo || Content Creator

29. Déborah Mutund || Media Personality

30. Dudu || Content Creator

31. Ebuka Songs || Musician

32. Elizabeth Tanya Masiyiwa || CEO, HigherLife Foundation

33. Elizabeth Wathuti || Climate Activist

34. Emma Inamutila Theofelus || Minister, Namibia

35. Francis Zavier Ngannou || Boxer

36. Ham Serunjogi || CEO , Chipper Cash

37. Hilda Baci || Chef

38. Humphrey Nabimanya || CEO, Reach A Hand, Uganda

39. Ibrahim Traore (H.E.) || President, Burkina Faso

40. Ineza Umuhoza || Climate Activist

41. Inna Hengari || Member of the National Assembly, Namibia

42. Iyinoluwa Aboyeji || CEO, Future Africa

43. Jamila Mohamed HSC || Journalist

44. John-Allan Namu || Journalist

45. Johnson Sakaja || Governor of Nairobi, Kenya

46. Kennedy Ekezie || CEO, Kippa

47. Larry Madowo || Journalist, BBC

48. Lawrence Maleka || Media Personality

49. Layi Wasabi || Content Creator

50. Le Général Tchoutchoubatchou || Content Creator

51. Libianca || Musician

52. Maimouna Ba || Activist

53. Mark Masai || Journalist

54. Mercy Chinwo || Musician

55. Mohamed Adow || CEO, PowerShift Africa

56. Mohamed Salah || Footballer, Liverpool

57. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai || Member of the House of Representatives, Nigeria

58. Mohammed Kudus || Footballer, West Ham

59. Moses Bliss || Musician

60. Mr Eazi || CEO, Empawa Africa

61. Musa Keys || Musician

62. Nadia Mukami || Musician

63. Nancy Isime || Actress

64. Nozipho Tshabalala || CEO, The Conversation Strategists

65. Odunayo Eweniyi || Co-Founder, PiggyVest

66. Olugbenga Agboola || CEO, Flutterwave

67. Omar Hagrass || CEO, Trella

68. Raissa Kanku || Community Specialist, World Economic Forum

69. Rema || Musician

70. Rose Pola Pricemou, || Minister, Republic of Guinea

71. Ruvheneko Parirenyatwa || Journalist

72. Sadio Mane || Footballer, Al Nassr

73. Sam George Nartey || Member of Parliament, Ghana

74. Samson Itodo || CEO, YIAGA Africa

75. Sébastien Haller || Footballer, Borussia Dortmund

76. Shola Akinlade || CEO, Paystack

77. Somachi Chris-Asoluka || CEO, Tony Elumelu Foundation

78. Stephen Sang || Governor of Nandi County, Kenya

79. Stonebwoy || Musician

80. Susan Nakhumicha Wafula || Cabinet Minister for Health, Kenya

81. Tayo Aina || Content Creator

82. Tems || Musician

83. Thembi Kgatlana || Footballer

84. Theo Baloyi || CEO, Bathu

85. Tobi Bakre || Actor

86. Tunde Onakoya || Founder, Chess in Slums Africa

87. Tusaiwe Munkhondya || Founder, YANA

88. Tyla || Musician

89. Uncle Mo || Content Creator

90. Vanessa Nakate || Climate Activist

91. Victor Osimhen || Footballer, Napoli

92. Walter Pacheco || CEO, Bodiva-Bolsa De Dívida E Valores De Angola

93. Wema Sepetu || Actress

94. Wezi || Musician

95. Wildiley Barroca || Consultant

96. William Last KRM || Content Creator

97. Wode Maya || Content Creator

98. Yassine Bounou || Footballer, Al Hilal

99. Yvan Butera (Dr.) || Minister of Health, Rwanda

100. Zuchu || Musician

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-March 28, 2024 @ 13:59 GMT|

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