January 26, (THEWILL) – Avance Media has announced the 6th publication of its annual ranking of ‘100 Most Influential Young Africans’, a list that celebrates the gifted and successful young Africans in various fields across the African continent.
With 52 men and 48 women representing 32 countries on the continent, this year’s publication according to Avance Media, 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.
The list includes individuals from industries such as technology, business, entertainment.
In this year’s publication, the Giant of Africa, Nigeria, leads the representation on the list with 21 people, followed closely by South Africa and Kenya having 10 individuals each, Uganda with 7 and Ghana with 6 young people.
Some notable Nigerians on the list include Afrobeat musicians Davido, Burna Boy, climate change activists, Vanessa Nakate, Adenike Oladosu, Elizabeth Wanjiru Wathuti, Joanita Babirye, Leah Namugerwa, and footballers, Mohammed Salah, Sadio Mane, and Edouard Mendy.
Standards for selection for Avance Media’s 100 Most Influential Young Africans have always included excellence in leadership and performance, personal accomplishment, commitment to sharing knowledge, breaking the status quo, and being an accomplished young African.
Attached is the official list of Avance Media 2021 100 Most Influential Young Africans arranged in alphabetical order
