100 Most Influential Young Africans Makes It To 2018

Nigerian singers David Adeleke popularly known as Davido and Folarin Falana also known by his stage name Falz, both made the class of 2018 100 Most Influential Young Africans. This announcement was made by the Africa Youth Awards via their twitter account on the 4th of September.

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Congratulations to Musician @iam_Davido on making the 2018 Class of 100 Most Influential Young Africans by @AwardsAfrica #MIYA100 #ENTERTAINMENT #AfricaRising #NIGERIA@AsaAsika @ChairmanHKN @sirbanko @9ja_olofofo @IamMayorKun @Dremodrizzy @DJECOOL https://t.co/3YqC5UE0kb pic.twitter.com/ueGwZeM0KD

— Africa Youth Awards (@AwardsAfrica) 4 September 2018

Congratulations to Musician @falzthebahdguy on making the 2018 Class of 100 Most Influential Young Africans by @AwardsAfrica #MIYA100 #ENTERTAINMENT #AfricaRising #Nigeria@Femisoro @africamagictv @theNETng @Diddy @PulseNigeria247 https://t.co/3YqC5UE0kb pic.twitter.com/UfutXonKAa

— Africa Youth Awards (@AwardsAfrica) 4 September 2018

The list, which debuted in 2016 recognise young Politicians, Activists, Influencers, Entrepreneurs, Philanthropists, Entertainers, Media Personality, Athletes across 10 categories who are making Africans proud in Africa and globally. Prince Akpah – the Founding President of Africa Youth Awards, said the list features a record of 90 new inductees, 10 returnees and consist of 43 females. He also noted that these individuals were shining Africa lights in their respective fields.
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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
Or@peleng 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