The list for the 100 most influential young Africans 2018 is out.
The annual prestigious list which was launched in 2016 and currently in its third year features young politicians, activists, entrepreneurs, entertainers, digital influencers, philanthropists & athletes across 10 distinct categories who are blazing various trails and promoting the positive image of Africa across the globe.
Kenya is being represented by media personality Amina Abdi at the list.
Amina took to social media to share the good news with her fans.
She posted “How cool is this?? Thank you! #BetterForKenya #EndFGM #WishTheyUsedADifferentPicturebutitsok Thanks for telling me @dunn_can @capitalfmkenya,”
Other young Africans who made it to the list includes Uganda’s Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine), Togo’s Farida Bemba Nabourema, Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, Nigeria’s Davido, Guinea’s ABD Traore, Kenya’s Xtian Dela, South Africa’s Cassper Nyovest and Tanzania’s Alikiba.
Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana & Tanzaania all lead the list with 20, 17, 12 & 8 representatives respectively.
Here is the full list
- ABD Traore
- Abdellah Mallek
- Adeola Fayehun
- Ahmed Musa
- Akwasi Frimpong
- AliKiba
- Ama Duncan
- Amina Rabar
- Amy Sarr Fall
- Ancillar Mangena-Nombewu
- Anita Adetola Adetoye
- Âurea Mouzinho
- Aya Chebbi
- Bamai Namata
- Bogolo Kenewendo
- Bonang Matheba
- Brian Amoateng
- Brian Mutebi
- Cassper Nyovest
- David Moinina Sengeh
- Davido
- Dikeledi Mokoena
- Dominique Alonga
- Dr Sandile Kubheka
- Mbuyiseni Ndlozi
- Shakira Choonara
- Edem Agbana
- Ester Simon
- Falz
- Faraja Nyalandu
- Farida Bemba Nabourema
- Feka Parchibell Parch
- Frank Edwards
- Gideon Danso
- Hamamat Montia
- Hanane El Khader
- Herieth Paul
- Hodan Osman
- Ibrahim Ceesay
- Jennifer Bash
- Joybert Javnyuy
- Jumanne Mtambalike
- Kalidou Koulibaly
- Kelvin Nyame
- Kenneth Okwor
- Kenny Blaq
- Kevin Lubega
- Kgomotso Phatsima
- Kow Essuman
- Kungaba Fongoh Leonel
- Kwame A.A Opoku
- Luthando Shosha
- Mabutho Mthembu
- Maria Borges
- Mbali Ntuli
- Mbwana Samatta
- Medhi Benatia
- Millard Ayo
- Mohamed Salah
- Musawenkosi Saurombe
- Mwiya Musokotwane
- Nabimanya Humphrey
- Nana Aba Anamoah
- Nana Appiah Mensah
- Nasty C
- Nice Nailantei Leng’ete
- Nneile Nkholise
- Nomzamo Mbatha
- Nontokozo Madonsela
- Obinwanne Okeke
- Olasupo Abideen
- Orapeleng Modutle
- Pedro Lopes
- Percy Tau
- Prince Louis Omolayo Adekola
- Rachel Sibande
- Raphael Obonyo
- Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu
- Sadio Mane
- Samuelle Dimairho
- Sandra Ochola
- Scheaffer Okore
- Sherrie Silver
- Sidiki Diabaté
- Simidele Adeagbo
- Stonebwoy
- Sylvester Chauke
- Takunda Chingonzo
- Thando Thabethe
- Toke Makinwa
- Tomi Adeyemi
- Tonye Rex Idaminabo
- Ubi Franklin
- Victor Moses
- Victoria Ibiwoye
- Wadi Ben-Hirki
- Xtian Dela
- Yannick Nzonde
- Yasmin Belo-Osagie
- Yusuf Bakhresa