Reputation Poll International, a leading global reputation firm, has released the 2023 list of the 100 most reputable Africans. The list features individuals from diverse sectors including governance, human rights, education, entertainment, and business.
A global reputation firm, Reputation Poll International
(RPI), on Monday, released the list which features individuals from diverse
sectors, including Governance/Leadership, Entertainment, Human rights/Advocacy,
Education, and Business.
“Reputation Poll is a research-based, global
performance-management consulting company,” a statement on the firm’s website
reads. “Reputation Poll set to become a Global Brand in reputation ratings
focused on creating and executing credible opinion on personalities, organisations
and brands across multiple industries.”
The recognised Nigerians include Economist and Financial
Manager, Arunma Oteh; Director of Economy Trade & Investment, Ministry of
Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bolaji Akinremi; Founder and Chairman of the Coscharis
Group, Cosmas Maduka; Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of Credent Capital and
Advisory Ltd, Dauda Lawal.
The list also named Founder and General Overseer at Living
Faith Church Worldwide (LFCW), Bishop David Oyedepo; 21st Olu of Warri, Ogiame
Atuwatse III; International Development Professional, Olaniyi Olatunji Nelson;
and Senior Pastor, The Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Pastor Paul
Enenche.
Others are Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United
Nations, Tijjani Muhammad-Bande; Deputy Secretary of the United States
Department of the Treasury, Wally Adeyemo; General Overseer of the Deeper
Christian Life Ministry (DCLM), WF Kumuyi (Pastor).
According to the company, the selection criteria are
integrity, visibility, and impact.
“During the announcement of the list, Ms. Beldina Auma, the
Co-Chairperson of the Review and Audit Committee, as well as the Chair Emeritus
of the World Bank Group-IMF African Society, President of SCIP-International,
said the organisation is dedicated to recognizing people, groups, and
businesses who continually improve lives in Africa and around the world,” the
firm said.
In addition to the individuals recognised on Reputation Poll
International's "100 Most Reputable Africans" list for their various
achievements, there are also those who are celebrated for their contributions
to social impact and social entrepreneurship, helping to transform businesses
in Africa and positively impacting lives without causing controversy.
The 100 Most Reputable Africans list is aimed at recognising
and celebrating the achievements of individuals making a positive impact in
Africa and worldwide.
Below is the list of the 100 Most Reputable people in
Africa:
1. Abdulrazak Gurnah FRSL || British Author and Professor
2. Afua Kyei || Chief Financial Officer at Bank of England
3. Agnes Matilda Kalibab || President of Alliance for a
Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)
4. Aisha Yesufu || Human Rights Advocate
5. Amani Abou-Zeid (H.E) || Commissioner for Infrastructure
and Energy, African Union Commission
6. Amina Chawahir Mohamed Jibril || Deputy Executive
Director, UNEP
7. Arunma Oteh || Economist and Financial Manager
8. Basita Michael (Esq) || President of the Sierra Leone Bar
Association
9. Bibata Ganemtore Nabaloum || Head of Association for
Promotion of Women and Children (APEE)
10. Bibi Ameenah Firdaus Gurib || Fellow of the African
Academy Of Sciences
11. Birama Sidibé || Former Vice President Of the Islamic
Bank of Development
12. Bolaji Akinremi (Amb.) || Director of Economy Trade
& Investment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
13. Carol Bouwer || CEO, Carol Bouwer Productions
14. Carolyn Steyn || Founder, 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela
Day
15. Chantal Moussokoura Fanny (Sen.) || Senator for Folon
District
16. Clare Akamanzi || CEO, Rwanda Development Board (RDB)
17. Conrad Mbewe (Pastor) || Author and Pastor at Kabwata
Baptist Church
18. Cosmas Maduka || Founder and Chairman of the Coscharis
Group
19. Coumba D. Sow || Representative at UN Food and
Agriculture Organization
20. Dag Heward-Mills (Bishop) || Founder and Bishop of the
Lighthouse Chapel International
21. Danai Jekesai Guirira ||Actress
22. Dauda Lawal (Dr.) || Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of
Credent Capital and Advisory Ltd
23. David Olaniyi Oyedepo (Bishop) || Founder and General
Overseer at Living Faith Church Worldwide (LFCW)
24. Denis Mukwege || Founder and Head of the Panzi Hospital
25. Edi Mūe Gathegi || Actor
26. Edward Kobina Enninful OBE || Editor in Chief, British
Vogue
27. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (H.E) || Former President of
Liberia
28. Enoch Adeboye (Pastor) || General Overseer, Redeemed
Christian Church of God (RCCG)
29. Eric Yirenkyi Danquah || Founding Director, The West
Africa Centre for crop Improvement (WACCI)
30. Fatoumatta Njai || Representative of ECOWAS
31. Fitsum Assefa Adela || Leader, FDRE Minister of Planning
and Development
32. Goodluck Ebele Azikwe Jonathan (H.E GCFR, GCON) ||
Former President of Nigeria
33. Helena Ndume (Dr.) || Head of Opthalmology, Windheok
Central Hospital
34. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang || Chancellor of the Women’s
University in Africa
35. Jennifer Douglas (Dr.) || Founder and President, Gede
Foundation
36. Jonathan Fonati Koffa || Deputy Speaker Liberia
37. Joaquim Alberto Chissano || Former President of
Mozambique
38. Joseph-Achille Mbembe || Author, Philosopher, and
Lecturer
39. Joyce Msuya || Assistant Secretary-General for
Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator at the UN
40. Judy Dlamini || Chancellor at the University of
Witwatersand
41. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella (Alhaji, Dr.) || Former
Director-General of UNIDO
42. Kanya King, CBE || CEO, Music of Black Origin (MOBO)
Awards
43. Ken Kwaku || Honorary Consular of Ghana to Tanzania
44. Kofi Tutu Agyare || Managing Partner at Nubuke Investments
45. Lazarus Chakwera (H.E) || President of Malawi
46. Leruo Tshekedi Molotlegi || 36th Kgosi (king) of the
royal Bafokeng Nation
47. Leymah Gbowee || Peace Activist
48. Leïla Slimani || Author and Journalist
49. Lia Tadesse || Minister of Health in Ethiopia
50. Lindiwe Mazibuko || Executive Director of Apolitical
Academy
51. Lucy Quist || MD, Morgan Stanley Ghana
52. Lydia Heather Mudhari || Honorary Consul for Zimbabwe in
Scotland
53. Marieme Jamme || Philanthropist and Businesswoman
54. Maritza Peña Rosabal || Former Minister of Education in
Cape Verde
55. Martha Karau (Hon.) || Leader of the NARC Kenya
political party
56. Martha K. Koome (Hon. Chief Justice EGH) ||Chief Justice
of Kenya
57. Martin Kimani || Kenyan Diplomat
58. Mike Jocktan || Founder of Ministries Christ Revealed to
Nations and Renovons Port-Gentil
59. Mogoeng Thomas Reetsang Mogoeng || Former Chief Justice
of South Africa
60. Mohamed Moustapha Malick Fall || Regional Director at
UNICEF for Eastern and Southern Africa
61. Mohamed Mustafa ElBaradei || Egyptian Lawyer and
Diplomat
62. Mohammed “Mo” Ibrahim || Founder and Chairman of the Mo
Ibrahim Foundation
63. Monica Geingos || First Lady of Namibia
64. Monique Ilboudo || Author and Human Rights Advocate
65. Mthuli Ncube || Former Finance Minister of Zimbabwe
66. Naguib Onsi Sawiris || CEO of Orascom Telecom Holding
67. Nelson Makamo || Visual Artist
68. N’Gunu Tiny || Founder and CEO, The Emerald Group
69. Nicholas F. Oppenheimer || Businessman
70. Nj Ajuk || Author, Founder, and CEO of Centurion Law
Group
71. Njoya Tiku || Manager of the UNDP Regional Office in
West and Central Africa
72. Nonkululeko Nyembezi-Heita || CEO of Dutch Mining Group
73. Ogiame Atuwatse III || 21st Olu of Warri
74. Olaniyi Olatunji Nelson || International Development
Professional
75. Patrick Ngugi Njoroge || Governor of the Central Bank of
Kenya
76. Paul Enenche (Dr., Pastor) || Senior Pastor, The Dunamis
International Gospel Centre
77. Phuthi Mahanyelle || CEO of Naspers
78. Ronald Ozzy Lamola || Minister of Justice and
Correctional Services in South Africa
79. Rosalia Martins-Hausiku || CEO Motor Vehicle Accident
(MVA) Fund of Namibia
80. Sadia Haji Samatar || Lead of the Parliament in Somalia
81. Sahle-Work Zewde || President of Ethiopia
82. Samuel Esson Jonah || Chancellor of the University of
Cape Coast in Ghana
83. Sheila Dinotshe Tlou || Nurse and Nursing Educator
84. Soha Ali || Senior Country Representative of J.P Morgan
Chase Bank for the Egypt Office
85. Tembeka Nicholas Ngcukaitobi || Author, Lawyer, and
Political Activist
86. Thebe Ikalafeng || Founder and CEO of Brand Leadership
Group
87. Theresa Ayaode || Executive Director of Multiple
Concepts Groups
88. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande || The Permanent Representative
of Nigeria to the United Nations
89. Tuma Adama Gento- Kamara || Chairperson of the National Revenue
Authority (NRA)
90. Victoire Sidémého Dzidudu Dogbé Tomegah || Prime
Minister of Togo
91. Victor Ochen || Founder and Executive Director of
African Youth Initiative Network (AYINET)
92. Wally Adeyemo || Deputy Secretary of the United States
Department of the Treasury
93. Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg || Executive Director at Rise, a
project by Schmidt
94. WF Kumuyi (Pastor) || General Overseer of the Deeper
Christian Life Ministry (DCLM)
95. Wided Bouchamaoui || Leader of the Tunisian
Confederation of Industry, Trade, and Handicrafts
96. Wilfried Mbappé || Football Coach and Agent
97. William K. Ruto || President of Kenya
98. Winnie Byanyima || Under-Secretary-General of the UN and
Executive Director of UNAIDS
99. Workneh Gebeyehu Negewo || Minister of Foreign Affairs
in Ethiopia
100. Zeinab Badawi || British Journalist and Television
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