The top 100 most influential people on the list are overwhelmingly South Africans and Nigerians

Africa has given home to some of the most brilliant and artistic exports in history, as well as a number of notable figures that are internationally renowned in their disciplines. The sheer amount of African names that have achieved global renown serves as evidence of this. The direct or indirect effects they have had on the continent also bear this out.Prominent figures from entertainment, sports, media, politics, science, and almost every other industry may be found in Africa. But even among these names, there are the greatest of the best, the “cream of the crop,” as it were.Every year, New African Magazine publishes a list of the 100 Most Influential Africans, which helps to discover these exceptional people. On Tuesday, the magazine revealed the list for 2023. The magazine recognizes and honors Africans from numerous fields and sectors who have had a positive effect on the continent and the globe.