Leading Nigerian 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.
Akindele who plays the lead role in the TV series, Jenifa’s Diary, in 2016 made lot of waves in the entertainment industry.
She swept more accolades as she also got voted the 2016 Most Influential Young Nigerian in the Entertainment Industry as well as the Most Influential Young Nigerian lady on the ranking.
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.
Following Akindele keenly on the ranking are Blogger Linda Ikeji, Motivational Speaker Jimi Tewe, Tara Fela Durotoye and John Obidi
Below are also 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
The Managing Director of Avance Media, Prince Akpah, extended his appreciation to all who participated in the voting process and encouraged all young Nigerians making strides to make the country better for all to continue their good work and inspire more Nigerians to become change agents.
Below is the Official 2016 Ranking of Avance Media 100 Most Influential Young Nigerians:
1. Funke Akindele
2. Linda Ikeji
3. Jimi Tewe
4. Tara Fela Durutoye
5. John Obidi
6. Damilola Oluwatoyinbo
7. Tolu Ogunlesi
8. Muna Onuzo
9. John Obi Mikel
10. Chude Jideonwo
11. Omojuwa Japheth
12. Yasmin Belo-Osagie
13. Suleiman Sani Bello
14. Bashir Ahmad
15. IK Osakioduwa
16. Toke Makinwa
17. Akin Oyebode
18. Muntaqa Umar-Sadiq
19. Ahmed Adamu
20. Aisha Augie-Kuta
21. Tonye Rex Idaminabo
22. Mofolusade Sonaike
23. Mark Essien
24. Innocent Onah
25. Asisat Oshoala
26. Blessing Okagbare
27. Jason Njoku
28. Victor Moses
29. Ahmed Musa
30. Hadiza Bala Usman
31. Sim Shagaya
32. Basket Mouth
33. Chidiogo Akunyili
34. Clarence Peters
35. Bosun Tijani
36. Bankole Cardoso
37. Yemi Alade
38. Alex Iwobi
39. Kelechi Promise Iheanacho
40. Mai Atafo
41. Asuquo Ekpenyong
42. Dayo Israel
43. Uche Pedro
44. Don Jazzy
45. Seyi Taylor
46. Empress Njamah
47. Wizkid
48. Richard Nyong
49. Abayomi Awobokun
50. Toju Foyeh
51. Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade
52. Seun Osewa
53. Oluseun Onigbinde
54. Ladi Delano
55. Shade Ladipo
56. DJ Xclusive
57. Dr. Kelechi Anyikude
58. Grace Ihejiamaizu
59. Iyinoluwa Aboyeji
60. Ebi Atawodi
61. Kayode Oladapo
62. Kola Aina
63. Mark Okoye II
64. Isaac Balami
65. Akideinde Oyebowale
66. Toyosi Akerele
67. Omotola Jalade
68. Ola Orekunrin
69. Abiola Olaniran
70. Chioma Agwuegbo
71. Prince Nnamdi Ekeh
72. Toolz
73. Olalekan Olude
74. Amaka Osakwe
75. Seye Ogunlewe
76. Hon. Engr Obinna Kingsley Onwubuariri
77. DJ Cuppy
78. Mercy Johnson
79. Deji Adeyanju
80. Davido
81. Adekunle Ayeni
82. Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi
83. Nasir Sa’idu Adhama
84. D’Banj
85. Nkechikwu Azinge
86. Stephenie Enaife-cooker
87. Peter Odemwingie
88. Bukky Karibi-Whyte
89. Kamil OLUFOWOBI
90. Otto Orondaam
91. DO2dTUN
92. Shola Molemodile
93. Hon. Kasim M. Kasim
94. Alex Ekubo
95. Gossy Ukanwoke
96. Hon Ayodele Obe
