The 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024 announced
Headquartered in London new africa Magazine(www.NewAfricanMagazine.com) today released the much-anticipated annual list of the 100 Most Influential People in Africa for 2024.
The list recognizes the achievements and contributions of Africa in various fields and sectors over the past year, who have had a positive impact on the continent and the world.
one new africaof readers likened the most influential African features to “Big family gatherings where we get together at the end of the year and share their various accomplishments throughout the year.”
Anver Welsey, Editor new africa commented “I had never thought of our 100 Most Influential Africans (MIA) feature in this way, but now I think our friends have really taken that and given it a special African flavour, which is Ubuntu’s motto – I am because we are. We need this because I don’t remember the world being so polarized, so divided, so apathetic in the face of horrific man-made atrocities.”
Artificial intelligence and climate change: Africa at the forefront
As artificial intelligence (AI) dominates the technology headlines this year, science and academia are awash with many African experts deeply engaged on the subject.
While the technology offers a wealth of opportunities to solve some prevalent problems, it is not without its pitfalls. Born in Ethiopia, Abeba BilhanResearch conducted reveals how large-scale image datasets commonly used to develop artificial intelligence systems contain racist and misogynistic labels as well as offensive images. Experts also address ethical issues surrounding artificial intelligence and the inherent bias of algorithms Abebe will return and Joy Buolamwini.
Climate change remains a pressing issue, and African leaders, from public officials to businesses to civil society, are working hard to address this important issue.
For example, Senegalese Abraham Cheikh Dieng The addition to the list comes as executive director of the newly established Fund to Address Loss and Damage, which will have a direct impact on how developing countries deal with the worst impacts of the climate crisis.
Michael Kakande Also nominated for her active advocacy for climate justice and engaging African youth in global conversations.
A decisive year for development financial institutions
This has been a decisive year for development finance institutions in many ways, as evidenced by the sheer number of entries in the business section of the list. Dr. Sidi Ould Tower From the Arab Bank for Economic Development of Africa, Samaira Zubairu From Africa Finance Corporation, Tierno Habib Han african shelter, Akinwumi Adesina and Hassatu Diop Nsele From the African Development Bank, Professor Benedict Orama From the African Export-Import Bank, Alain Ebobisse from Africa 50 and Manuel Moses African trade investment and development insurance, all features.
Olympic Glory: Celebrating African Sports Heroes
In the year of the Paris Games, we pay special tribute to the Olympic medal winners in the sports categories. Lezier TebogoStealing the limelight in the 200m final, bringing Botswana its first gold medal; Sifan HassanBecame the first female athlete to win medals in the 5K, 10K and marathon (an Olympic record) in the same race; and Iman Khalifhis gold medal was not only a victory for boxing, but also a victory for racial prejudice.
The 100 most influential Africans in 2024 version of new africa An in-depth look at the lives and achievements of extraordinary individuals who have shaped the African narrative both on the continent and abroad. Their stories are a source of inspiration and a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of the African spirit.
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List of the 100 most influential Africans in 2024
Politics and Public Service
- Basilu Diomaye Fay
- Kemi Badnock
- Muhammad Ali Pat
- Clavergate
- Ali Muhammad
- King Mohammed VI
- Ronald Lamola
- Yemi Osinbajo
- Bekele-Thomas Backgammon
- Abraham Sheikh Dion
Business
- Robbins Charle-Watto
- Fatima Dambajan
- Dr. Sidi Ould Tower
- Samaira Zubairu
- Tierno Habib Han
- Akinwumi Adesina
- Talyeh Badgessin
- Adebayo Ogunlesi
- Wale Tinubu
- Egboje Ege-Imuhud
- Professor Benedict Okie Orama
- Moulay Hafed Elalami
- Defender Abola
- Alain Ebobisse
- Tunde Olanrewaju
- Nassef Sawiris
- Where is Dangote?
- Ismail Belkayat
- Hassatu Diop Nisele
- Jeremy Avory
- Manuel Moses
- Hassanin Hriji
- Rene Awanben
civil society
- Joseph Moses Olshange
- Mohamed Adu
- Michael Kakande
- Patience Okonkwo Nunelli
- William Lauer
- Eva Omahomey
- Nelson Amenya
- Hermi Ablesh
- Binefer Norogi
science and academia
- Haji Sy
- Chinasa T. Okolo
- Chiliz Marvara
- Professor Colleen Massimirumbois
- Professor Moses Obimbo Madadi
- Abebe will return
- Rashid Grawi
- Abdoulaye Diabat
- Joy Buolamwini
- Abeba Bilhan
opinion shaper
- because farnbra
- Olajide Olatunji
- Carlos Lopez
- Zain Vij
- John Allen Nahm
- Vera Songwe
- Nesrine Malik
- We are Aina
- Shield Heal
- Mavis Owusu-Gyamfi
- Hannah Ryder
- Ayman Moyedin
- Nicolas Pompeigne-Monard
creative
- Zineb Sedira
- Rita Mauena Benissan
- Ian Smith Mwenda
- Idris Elba
- Ken Okiah
- Adejoke Bakare
- Ella Starr
- Selma Ferriani
- DJ Education
- Eugene Mbugua
- Chigozi Obioma
- Camel Daoud
- Tesfaye Ugosa
- Mehdi Qutbi
- dabeigogo
- Elori Amina
- Lola Shonin
- ekoeshun
- Zhong FeiFei
- Marty Diop
- Hassan Hajjaj
- red king of red leaves
- Travel to Harare
- Victoria Kimani
sporty
- Patrice Motsepe
- Lezier Tebogo
- Iman Khalif
- tonde onacoa
- Gerson Fernandez
- Omar “Reg” Kane
- Biniyam Gilme
- Ademola Lukman
- Ruth Chippen-Edge
- Omar Berada
- Sifan Hassan
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The English-language monthly magazine has been published continuously since 1966, always bringing African perspectives into international news. It is the essential magazine for government officials, businessmen, professionals and Africa observers. New Africa is distributed in more than 100 countries and is consulted whenever Africa is mentioned. A leading commentator on African affairs and Africa’s best-selling magazine.
The December/January 2025 issue of New Africa is one of the biggest magazines of the year, with much of the content being filled with exciting profiles and high-quality portraits of the best and brightest Africans in 2024. This issue will once again be the go-to source for lively discussions within and outside Africa as readers discuss our selection of the 100 most influential Africans of 2024.
