Actress and producer Funke Akindele has been voted as the 2016 Most Influential Young Nigerian in a public ranking poll by reputable rating establishment, Avance Media. The actress got voted the 2016 Most Influential Young Nigerian in the Entertainment Industry as well as the Most Influential Young Nigerian lady on the ranking.
Below is the Official 2016 Ranking of Avance Media 100 Most Influential Young Nigerians.
The ranking which features 100 young Nigerians between the ages of 15 to 40 was launched by Avance Media in 2016 and drew participation from over 80 countries from across the world who voted for the 100 nominees to make up the final ranking. Below is a list of the Young Nigerians voted as the Most Influential in their various categories related to their field of work:
Business
- Suleiman Bello – CEO, Sublime Group
Sports
- Mikel John Obi – Footballer
Media
- Linda Ikeji, Blogger
Lifestyle
- Tara Fela Durutoye – CEO, House of Tara
Entertainment
- Funke Akindele, Actress & producer
Law & Governance
- Tolu Ogunlesi – SA New Media, Presidency
Social Entreprise & Philanthropy
- Muna Onuzo, Gazzelle Academy
Leadership & Civil Society
- Akin Oyebode, Exec. Sec, LSETF
Personal Development & Academia
- Jimi Tewe, Motivational Speaker
Science & Technology
- Mark Essien – CEO, Hotels.ng
