Avance Media Announces 2022’s 100 Most Influential Young Africans including Stonebwoy & Black Sherif

Leading PR & Rating firm Avance Media has announced the 7th edition of its prestigious annual publication, the 2022 100 Most Influential Young Africans.

This publication recognises and celebrates young people who are making a positive impact in their communities and industries across the continent.

The 2022 100 Most Influential Young Africans feature young people from 25 different countries, with 31 Nigerians being the highest representatives, followed by 11 Kenyans, 10 Ghanaians, 5 South Africans, and 7 Tanzanians. The list also showcases the diversity and strength of young people, with 43 females and 57 males.

The publication covers young people working in a variety of industries, including media, business, leadership, climate change, and entertainment. These young Africans are setting the pace for their peers and inspiring a new generation to take on leadership roles and make positive impacts in their communities.

In a statement by Prince Akpah, the Founder and Managing Director of Avance Media, he said, “We are proud to announce the 7th edition of the 100 Most Influential Young Africans, which celebrates the achievements and contributions of young people across the continent. This publication is a testament to the remarkable resilience and potential of Africa’s young people and a celebration of their determination to make a positive impact in their communities.”

He went on to say, “We hope this list will inspire more young people to take on leadership roles and to continue to make a positive impact in their communities. It also serves as a platform for recognition, networking, and collaboration, allowing these young people to drive change and make a lasting impact on the continent.”

Avance Media’s 2022 100 Most Influential Young Africans Publication is a celebration of the achievements and potential of young people across the continent. The 7th edition serves as a platform for recognition, inspiration, and collaboration, encouraging young people to take on leadership roles and make a positive impact in their communities.

Below is the list of Avance Media’s 2022 100 Most Influential Young Africans arranged in alphabetical order.

Abubakar Nur Khalil || CEO, Recursive Capital

Achraf Hakimi || Footballer, PSG

Ama Qamata || Actress

Amanda Dlamini || Football Analyst

Amandla Ooko-Ombaka || Partner, McKinsey & Company

Amina Priscille Longoh || Minister of Women and the Protection of Early Childhood, Chad

Angella Okutoyi || Tennis Player

Anita Soina || Founder, Spice Warriors

Anna Ekeledo || Executive Director, Afrilabs

Asake || Musician

Asisat Oshoala || Footballer, FC Barcelona Femení

Aya Chebbi || Founder, Nala Feminist Collective

Barbara Gonzalez || CEO, Simba Sports Club

Benjamin Fernandes || CEO, Nala Money

Black Sherif || Musician

Bogolo Joy Kenewendo || Special Advisor & Africa Director, Climate Champion

Burna Boy || Musician

Canary Mugume || Journalist, NBS Television

Caren Wakoli || Executive Director, Emerging Leaders Foundation

Charlot Magayi || CEO, Mukuru Stoves 

Chido Cleo Mpemba || Youth Envoy, African Union

Chude Jideonwo || Host, WithChude

CkAY || Musician

Daniel U. Anthony (True Crime Daniel) || YouTuber

Davido || Musician

Debo Adedayo || Comedian & Activist

Edith Yah Brou  || Blogger & Influencer

Elizabeth Tanya Masiyiwa || CEO, Akello

Elizabeth Wanjiru Wathuti || Executive Director, Green Generation Initiative

Elvis Agyemang (Rev) || Pastor & Host, Alpha Hour

Emilia Nghikembua || CEO, Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia 

Emma Inamutila Theofelus || Deputy Minister of Information, Communication and Technology, Namibia

Faith Keza || CEO, Irembo Ltd

Farida Bemba Nabourema  || Activist & Founder, Africa Bitcoin Conference

Ferdinand Omanyala || Athlete

Fireboy DML || Musician

Francis Zavier Ngannou || Martial Artist

Hakim Ziyech || Footballer, Chelsea FC

Ham Serunjogi || CEO, Chipper Cash

Ife Durosinmi-Etti || CEO, Herconomy

Ilwad Elman  ||

Ini Dima-Okojie || Actress

Isima Odeh || Founder, Africa Facts Zone

Issam Chleuh || Regional Manager (West & Central Africa), United Nations Capital Development Fund

Jenovive Chinyere  || CEO, Pacific Corporation

Johnson Sakaja || Governor, Nairobi

Jokate Mwegelo || District Commissioner for Temeke, Tanzania

Joshua Amponsem || Founder, Green Africa Youth Organization

Kalidou Koulibaly || Footballer, Chelsea FC

Khaby Lame || Social Media Influencer

Khadija Mohamed Elbedweihy  || CEO, PraxiLabs

Kili Paul  || Digital Content Creator

Kizz Daniel  || Musician

Kojo Soboh || CEO, EMY Africa

Kwame A.A. Opoku || CEO, Reset Global People

Larry Madowo  || On-air Personality, CNN

Mbosso || Musician

Michael Kwesi Ofori || CEO, Investor Hub Africa

Mihlali Ndamase || Influencer

Millard Ayo || Journalist

Mohamed Adow || Founder, PowerShift Africa

Mohamed Salah || Footballer, Liverpool FC

Mohammed Kudus || Footballer, Ajax FC

Moses Bliss || Musician

Moussa Kondo || Country Director, Sahel Institute

Mr Eazi || Musician

Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan || Head of Building Power, Climate Action Network International

Nancy Isime || Actress

Ncuti Gatwa || Actor

Nelly Cheboi || CEO, TechLit Africa

Odunayo Eweniyi || Co-Founder, PiggyVest

Olubanjo Olugbenga || CEO, Reeddi

Omah Lay || Musician

Osas Ighodaro || Actress

Patience Masua || Member of Parliament, Namibia

Peace Hyde || Journalist, Forbes Africa

Rachel Sibande (Dr.) || CEO, mHub

Rema || Musician

Sadio Mane || Footballer, Bayern Munich

Samson Itodo  || Founder, YIAGA Africa

Sarah Abdelbaky || Journalist

Satta Sheriff  || Activist

Sheilah C Gashumba || Journalist, NBS Television

Shinez Chalabi || Head of startups & VCs in the Middle East and Africa, Google

Stonebwoy || Musician

Tay Grin || Musician

Tayo Aina || YouTuber

Tems || Musician

Tesi Rusagara || Managing Director, Kigali Innovation City

Theo Baloyi || CEO, Bathu

Thuso Mbedu || Actress

Tino Waked || Regional General Manager, Uber MEA

Tunde Ednut || Online Influencer

Vanessa Nakate || Founder, Riseup Movement Africa

Vincent Aboubakar || Footballer, Beşiktaş

Wemimo Abbey || Co-CEO, Esusu

William Last KRM || Comedian

Wizkid || Musician

Wode Maya || YouTuber

Zuchu || Musician

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