Leading Nigerian Actress and Producer Funke Akindele has been voted as the 2016 Most Influential Young Nigerian in a public ranking poll by reputable rating establishment, Avance Media.
Funke Akindele who plays a lead role in the TV series Jenifa’s Diary in 2016 made lot of waves in the entertainment industry swept more accolades as she also got voted the 2016 Most Influential Young Nigerian in the Entertainment Industry as well as the Most Influential Young Nigerian lady on the ranking.
Anas Aremeyaw Anas voted 2016 Most Influential Young Ghanaian, Ameyaw Debrah comes 2nd
The ranking which features 100 young Nigerians between the ages of 15 to 40 was launched by Avance Media in 2016 and drew participation from over 80 countries from across the world who voted for the 100 nominees to make up the final ranking.
Following Funke keenly on the ranking are Blogger Linda Ikeji, Motivational Speaker Jimi Tewe, Tara Fela Durutoye and John Obidi
Below are also the Young Nigerians voted as the Most Influential in their various categories related to their field of work:
- Business: Suleiman Bello – CEO, Sublime Group
- Sports: Mikel John Obi – Footballer
- Media: Linda Ikeji, Blogger
- Lifestyle: Tara Fela Durutoye – CEO, House of Tara
- Entertainment: Funke Akindele, Actress & producer
- Law & Governance: Tolu Ogunlesi – SA New Media, Presidency
- Social Entreprise & Philanthropy: Muna Onuzo, Gazzelle Academy
- Leadership & Civil Society: Akin Oyebode, Exec. Sec, LSETF
- Personal Development & Academia: Jimi Tewe, Motivational Speaker
- Science & Technology: Mark Essien – CEO, Hotels.ng
MD of Avance Media, Prince Akpah extended his appreciation to all who participated in the voting process and encouraged all young Nigerians making strides to make the country better for all to continue their good work and inspire more Nigerians to become change agents.
Below is the Official 2016 Ranking of Avance Media 100 Most Influential Young Nigerians.
Trevor Noah Voted 2016 Most Influential Young South African
- Funke Akindele
- Linda Ikeji
- Jimi Tewe
- Tara Fela Durutoye
- John Obidi
- Damilola Oluwatoyinbo
- Tolu Ogunlesi
- Muna Onuzo
- John Obi Mikel
- Chude Jideonwo
- Omojuwa Japheth
- Yasmin Belo-Osagie
- Suleiman Sani Bello
- Bashir Ahmad
- IK Osakioduwa
- Toke Makinwa
- Akin Oyebode
- Muntaqa Umar-Sadiq
- Ahmed Adamu
- Aisha Augie-Kuta
- Tonye Rex Idaminabo
- Mofolusade Sonaike
- Mark Essien
- Innocent Onah
- Asisat Oshoala
- Blessing Okagbare
- Jason Njoku
- Victor Moses
- Ahmed Musa
- Hadiza Bala Usman
- Sim Shagaya
- Basket Mouth
- Chidiogo Akunyili
- Clarence Peters
- Bosun Tijani
- Bankole Cardoso
- Yemi Alade
- Alex Iwobi
- Kelechi Promise Iheanacho
- Mai Atafo
- Asuquo Ekpenyong
- Dayo Israel
- Uche Pedro
- Don Jazzy
- Seyi Taylor
- Empress Njamah
- Wizkid
- Richard Nyong
- Abayomi Awobokun
- Toju Foyeh
- Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade
- Seun Osewa
- Oluseun Onigbinde
- Ladi Delano
- Shade Ladipo
- DJ Xclusive
- Kelechi Anyikude
- Grace Ihejiamaizu
- Iyinoluwa Aboyeji
- Ebi Atawodi
- Kayode Oladapo
- Kola Aina
- Mark Okoye II
- Isaac Balami
- Akideinde Oyebowale
- Toyosi Akerele
- Omotola Jalade
- Ola Orekunrin
- Abiola Olaniran
- Chioma Agwuegbo
- Prince Nnamdi Ekeh
- Toolz
- Olalekan Olude
- Amaka Osakwe
- Seye Ogunlewe
- Engr Obinna Kingsley Onwubuariri
- DJ Cuppy
- Mercy Johnson
- Deji Adeyanju
- Davido
- Adekunle Ayeni
- Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi
- Nasir Sa’idu Adhama
- D’Banj
- Nkechikwu Azinge
- Stephenie Enaife-cooker
- Peter Odemwingie
- Bukky Karibi-Whyte
- Kamil OLUFOWOBI
- Otto Orondaam
- DO2dTUN
- Shola Molemodile
- Kasim M. Kasim
- Alex Ekubo
- Gossy Ukanwoke
- Hon Ayodele Obe
- Folawe Omikunle
- Ehiz
- Oluchi Orlandi
- Samson Adamu
The 100 Most Influential Young Nigerians is an initiative of Avance Media in partnership with ReputationPoll.com, Barcity Media, Evergreen Initiative, EOD Partners, Jagari Designs, CELBMD Africa, My Naija Naira, Dream Ambassadors Foundation GH, iCare Hub Africa, Global Skills Exchange, Core Foundation and Project Know
