Nigerian singer, Davido has been unveiled by The Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) as part of its 2018 list.
MIPAD honours 200 outstanding individuals of African descent in four categories; politics & governance, business & entrepreneurship, media & culture, humanitarian & religion.
The Nigerians honoured in the media and culture category are Chichi Nwoko, David ‘Davido’ Adeleke, Eunice Omole, Folarin ‘Falz’ Falana, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Onos Ariyo, Seyi Tinubu, Stella Damasus, and Yemi Alade.
Chude Jideonwo, Niniola Soleye, Yemi Adamolekun, and Zuriel Oduwole were recognised in the humanitarian & religion category.
In the politics & governance segment, Abiola Afolayan, Hadiza Bala Usman, Yemi Kale, Prince Godswill Edward, and Tolu Ogunlesi were recognised.
Bosun Tijani, Bayo Adekanmbi, Ayiri Oladunmoye, Audu Maikori, Ada Osakwe, Onyeche Tifase, Rolake Akinkugbe-Filani, Dapo Olagunju, Bella Disu and Michael Ugwu are some of the Nigerians included in the business &entrepreneurship list.
According to Kamil Olufowobi, Chief executive officer, MIPAD: “Over the years the contributions and impact of young and highly influential Africans have been neglected leaving a huge gap in the quest to inspire the next generation towards greater exploits:“We are all about paving the way for Africans to embrace creativity and sustainable success within our peoples.”
Some of the MIPAD awardees, including Jalade Ekeinde and Ogunlesi, were honoured during a ceremony in New York, US.
