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
