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A number of Nigerians were featured in the recently released Forbes Africa Icons’ List
– Celebrities like Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy among others snagged a spot on the list
– According to the business magazine, the list is a way of celebrating ideas and individuals who have championed Africa’s growth in the last decade
International business magazine, Forbes, has recognised a number of Nigerians in its recently released list of 100 Innovations, Inventions & Icons From Africa.
The list which was made available on the official website of the publication was curated as a way of “celebrating these very ideas, inventions, and influential role models that have spelt Africa’s growth over the last decade.”
Top celebrities in the Nigerian entertainment industry such as Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy and Mr Eazi all snagged a spot in the section celebrating African icons.
Other worthy mentions from the entertainment industry who were also recognised include actress Funke Akindele-Bello, Genevieve Nnaji and Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde.
Similarly, popular celebrity stylist, Swanky Jerry, was also featured in the same section as the entertainers. Also recognised for her efforts in moving the African continent forward is the recently elected director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Onjo Iweala.
The list did not fail to recognise the efforts of Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozie Adichie. Africans from other countries who were featured in the list include South African comedian Trevor Noah, former US president Barack Obama, Oscar award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’O among others.
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