FULL LIST: Avance Media 2016 100 Most Influential Young Nigerians

Reputed rating establishment and Africa’s leading Media and PR firm, Avance Media has announced its inaugural list of 100 Most Influential Young Nigerians.

The list which reflects the achievements of young Nigerians throughout the year 2016 was streamlined in 10 distinct categories which represents key sectors across Nigeria’s economy.

The list which has a gender equity of 34 women and 56 men is an initiative meant to serve as a source of inspiration to young people around the world.

According to Prince Akpah, MD of Avance Media, the initiative which was previously only launched for Ghana is embarking on a continental agenda of leading in sprouting the works and achievements of young people whose immerse contributions are sidelined and Nigeria happens to be part of the first set of countries involved in the ranking.

In rating who becomes the 2016 Most Influential Young Nigerian, the general public is being invited to vote for their most impactful youth on ng.vancemedia.org.

After public votes ends on 20th January, 2017, winners will be announced according to their respective categories before the young person voted as the Most Influential Young Nigerian for 2016 will be announced.

Below is the full list of the 2016 100 Most Influential Young Nigerian in their respective categories.

Business

    Abayomi Awobokun
    Akideinde Oyebowale
    Bankole Cardoso
    Ebi Atawodi
    Ladi Delano
    Ola Orekunrin
    Olalekan Olude
    Richard Nyong
    Sim Shagaya
    Suleiman Sani Bello

Entertainment

    Alex Ekubo
    Basket Mouth
    D'Banj
    Davido
    Don Jazzy
    Funke Akindele
    Mercy Johnson
    Omotola Jalade
    Wizkid
    Yemi Alade

Law & Governance

    Bashir Ahmad
    Deji Adeyanju
    Hon Ayodele Obe
    Hon. Engr Obinna Kingsley Onwubuariri
    Hon. Kasim M. Kasim
    Innocent Onah
    Mark Okoye II
    Nasir Sa'idu Adhama
    Omojuwa Japheth
    Tolu Ogunlesi

Leadership & Civil Society

    Aisha Augie-Kuta
    Akin Oyebode
    Asuquo Ekpenyong
    Chidiogo Akunyili
    Hadiza Bala Usman
    Kamil Olufowobi
    Kayode Oladapo
    Muntaqa Umar-Sadiq
    Nkechikwu Azinge
    Tonye Rex Idaminabo

Lifestyle

    Amaka Osakwe
    Bukky Karibi-Whyte
    Clarence Peters
    Dj Cuppy
    Dj Xclusive
    Dr. Kelechi Anyikude
    Mai Atafo
    Oluchi Orlandi
    Tara Fela-Durutoye
    Toju Foyeh

Media

    Adekunle Ayeni
    DO2dTUN
    Ehiz
    Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi
    IK Osakioduwa
    Linda Ikeji
    Stephenie Enaife-cooker
    Toke Makinwa
    Toolz
    Uche Pedro

Personal Development & Academia

        Ahmed Adamu
        Chioma Agwuegbo
        Damilola Oluwatoyinbo
        Folawe Omikunle
        Gossy Ukanwoke
        Jimi Tewe
        John Obidi
        Mofolusade Sonaike
        Otto Orondaam
        Toyosi Akerele

Science & Technology

    Abiola Olaniran
    Bosun Tijani
    Iyinoluwa Aboyeji
    Jason Njoku
    Kola Aina
    Mark Essien
    Oluseun Onigbinde
    Prince Nnamdi Ekeh
    Seyi Taylor
    Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade

Social Entreprise & Philanthropy

        Chude Jideonwo
        Dayo Israel
        Empress Njamah
        Grace Ihejiamaizu
        Isaac Balami
        Muna Onuzo
        Seun Osewa
        Shade Ladipo
        Shola Molemodile
        Yasmin Belo-Osagie

Sports

    Ahmed Musa
    Alex Iwobi
    Asisat Oshoala
    Blessing Okagbare
    John Obi Mikel
    Kelechi Promise Iheanacho
    Peter Odemwingie
    Samson Adamu
    Seye Ogunlewe
    Victor Moses

Avance Media is also successfully replicating the same ranking in Kenya, South Africa, Cameroon and Ghana as they partner with various local and international organisations to honour young people across the continent.

The 2016 ranking is in partnership with Reputation Poll, Barcity Media, Evergreen Initiatives Jagari Designs, CELMBD Africa, My Naija Naira, Just Elect, EOD Partners, Africa Youth Awards, Dream Ambassadors Foundation GH, iCare Hub Africa, Global Skills Exchange, Core Foundation and Project Know Thyself International.

Source: Avance Media