Leading Nigerian Actress and Producer Funke Akindele has been voted as the 2016 Most Influential Young Nigerian in a public ranking poll conducted by reputable rating establishment, Avance Media.
Funke Akindele who plays a lead role in her self-produced TV series Jenifa’s Diary in 2016 made lot of waves in the entertainment industry 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 Funke keenly on the ranking are Blogger Linda Ikeji, Motivational Speaker Jimi Tewe, Tara Fela Durutoye and John Obidi
Below are also the Young Nigerians voted as the Most Influential in their various categories related to their field of work:
Funke Akindele
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
MD 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.
Linda Ikeji
Funke Akindele
Linda Ikeji
Jimi Tewe
Tara Fela Durutoye
John Obidi
Damilola Oluwatoyinbo
Tolu Ogunlesi
Muna Onuzo
John Obi Mikel
Chude Jideonwo
Japheth Omojuwa
Omojuwa Japheth
Yasmin Belo-Osagie
Suleiman Sani Bello
Bashir Ahmad
IK Osakioduwa
Toke Makinwa
Akin Oyebode
Muntaqa Umar-Sadiq
Ahmed Adamu
Aisha Augie-Kuta
Tonye Rex Idaminabo
Mofolusade Sonaike
Mark Essien
Innocent Onah
Asisat Oshoala
Asisat Oshoala
Blessing Okagbare
Jason Njoku
Victor Moses
Ahmed Musa
Hadiza Bala Usman
Sim Shagaya
Basket Mouth
Chidiogo Akunyili
Clarence Peters
Bosun Tijani
Bankole Cardoso
Yemi Alade
Alex IWOBI
Alex Iwobi
Kelechi Promise Iheanacho
Mai Atafo
Mai Atafo
Asuquo Ekpenyong
Dayo Israel
Uche Pedro
Don Jazzy
Seyi Taylor
Empress Njamah
Wizkid
Richard Nyong
Abayomi Awobokun
Toju Foyeh
Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade
Seun Osewa
Oluseun Onigbinde
Ladi Delano
Shade Ladipo
Adekunle Ayeni
DJ Xclusive
Dr. Kelechi Anyikude
Grace Ihejiamaizu
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji
Ebi Atawodi
Kayode Oladapo
Kola Aina
Mark Okoye II
Isaac Balami
Akideinde Oyebowale
Toyosi Akerele
Omotola Jalade
Ola Orekunrin
Abiola Olaniran
Chioma Agwuegbo
Prince Nnamdi Ekeh
Tolu Oniru ‘toolz’
Toolz
Olalekan Olude
Amaka Osakwe
Seye Ogunlewe
Hon. Engr Obinna Kingsley Onwubuariri
DJ Cuppy
Mercy Johnson
Deji Adeyanju
Davido
Adekunle Ayeni
Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi
Nasir Sa’idu Adhama
Dapo Oyebanjo D’banj
D’Banj
Nkechikwu Azinge
Stephenie Enaife-cooker
Peter Odemwingie
Bukky Karibi-Whyte
Kamil OLUFOWOBI
Otto Orondaam
Do2dtun
DO2dTUN
Shola Molemodile
Hon. Kasim M. Kasim
Alex Ekubo
Gossy Ukanwoke
Hon Ayodele Obe
Folawe Omikunle
Ehiz
Oluchi Orlandi
Samson Adamu
The 100 Most Influential Young Nigerians is an initiative of Avance Media in partnership with ReputationPoll.com, Barcity Media, Evergreen Initiative, EOD Partners, Jagari Designs, CELBMD Africa, My Naija Naira, Dream Ambassadors Foundation GH, iCare Hub Africa, Global Skills Exchange, Core Foundation, Okrote.blogspot.com and Project Know Thyself International
Alex Iwobi
Mai Atafo
Tolu Oniru 'toolz'
Dapo Oyebanjo
Toolz
Adekunle Ayeni
Funke Akindele Bello
