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2023 MOST INFLUENTIAL 50 UNDER 50 AFRICAN LIST

Mouhidine Seiv Mauritania

Mouhidine Seiv Mauritania

A Mauritanian entrepreneur and data scientist. In 2016, he founded HrFlow.ai (formerly known as Riminder.net.) to leverage artificial intelligence to help firms hire better human resources for improved efficiency.

Divine Ikubor " Rema"

Divine Ikubor " Rema"

is a Nigerian singer and songwriter who rose to prominence with his unique blend of Afrobeat and trap music, captivating audiences with his soulful vocals and catchy melodies.

Matina Razafimaheia

Matina Razafimaheia

a Malagasy entrepreneur and philanthropist, dedicated to empowering women and promoting sustainable development in Madagascar through her various initiatives.

Mannick Syllas Bryant

Mannick Syllas Bryant

a Congolese entrepreneur and philanthropist, committed to empowering youth and promoting economic development in the Democratic Republic of Congo through his various ventures.

Tisya Mukuna

Tisya Mukuna

Congolese entrepreneur and founder of Café La Kinoise, a coffee factory that is helping revive the coffee industry in Kinshasa.

Nasibu Abdul Juma "Diamond Platnumz"

Nasibu Abdul Juma "Diamond Platnumz"

Diamond Platnumz is a renowned Tanzanian musician and songwriter. With his unique blend of Afro-pop and Bongo Flava, Diamond Platinum has captivated audiences worldwide and earned numerous awards for his exceptional talent and contribution to the music industry.

Peace Hyde

Peace Hyde

Peace Hyde is an award-winning producer multi hyphenate, TV Host, Creator, Journalist and Activist. She is the Head of Digital Media and Partnership and the West African Correspondent at Forbes Africa

Kobina Ackon "Wode Maya"

Kobina Ackon "Wode Maya"

His goal is to change the negative perception and project Africa in a positive light, doing it one country at a time, with the hope to inspire people to travel in/to Africa, invest in Africa and call Africa a place to be.

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

Natasha Akpoti is a Nigerian lawyer and activist, known for her advocacy work in promoting women's rights, social justice, and political transparency in Nigeria.

Amina Zakhnouf

Amina Zakhnouf

Zakhnouf is the co-founder of the “Je M’engage pour l’Afrique (JMA)” association, meaning “I engage for Africa.” Founded in January 2021, JMA is a public policy incubator that aims to improve Africa’s connectivity with Europe and increase the socio-economic involvement of the African diaspora in the continent.

Adepeju Olukokun

Adepeju Olukokun

Adepeju Olukokun is the founder of a NGO called Kokun Foundation. His foundation has been working tirelessly to end poverty in Nigeria.

Tunde Olaoluwa Adekunle "TUNDE EDNUT"

Tunde Olaoluwa Adekunle "TUNDE EDNUT"

Tunde Olaoluwa Adekunle, popularly known as Tunde Ednut, is a Nigerian blogger, comedian, entertainer and musician noted for his blog and songs "Jingle Bell" and "Catching Cold", which was a Headies award nominee for best pop single at The Headies Awards of 2013

Hauwa Lawal

Hauwa Lawal

Hauwa Lawal is a fast-rising content strategist and writer. She possesses a vast skillset: content writing, photography, copywriting, content editing, fictional writing, script writing, storytelling, creativity, digital marketing, and advertisement creation.

Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu "Burna Boy"

Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu "Burna Boy"

Burna Boy, born Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and Grammy Award-winning artist. With his unique blend of Afrobeat, reggae, and dancehall, Burna Boy has become a global sensation, captivating audiences with his powerful vocals and thought-provoking lyrics. His music not only entertains but also sheds light on social and political issues, making him a true icon in the music industry.

David Adeleke "Davido"

David Adeleke "Davido"

A Nigerian singer and songwriter who has achieved international success and popularized Afrobeat music.

 Kevin Sesse

Kevin Sesse

Engaged in issues related to health, education and employment of young people in africa

Yacine El-Mahdi Oualid

Yacine El-Mahdi Oualid

Yacine El-Mahdi Oualid the Algerian Minister of Knowledge Economy, Start-ups and Micro-enterprises.

Jean Fall

Jean Fall

Jean Fall is a French-Senegalese entrepreneur and the founder of Cinewax, a platform promoting African cultures through cinema. With a passion for tech, storytelling, cinema, arts, food, blockchain, and people, Jean has extensive experience in event management, project management, streaming platforms, sales, digital marketing, and communication. He has achieved significant milestones, including organizing over 100 events, creating the first Online African Film Festival, raising €72,000 through crowdfunding campaigns, and building an international team of volunteers. Currently, Jean is exploring opportunities in the media industry and working on new projects.

Prisca Makila

Prisca Makila

Prisca Makila Biakong is an industrial electronics engineer and CEO of Kim Engineering. She co-created the "logette intelligente," a device that prevents domestic electrocution and damage to household appliances. Prisca's innovation has gained recognition, including being ranked in Forbes 30 Under 30. She aims to solve societal problems through technology and has represented the DRC at international events.

Rufai Oseni

Rufai Oseni

Rufai is a global thinker, speaker and journalist. He has cofounded several companies and seats on the board of many cross sectoral companies across Africa.

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