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    Friday, January 27, 2017

    Funke Akindele Voted 2016 Most Influential Young Nigerian


    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.

    Funke Akindele who plays a lead role in the 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:

    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.

    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
    97. Folawe Omikunle
    98. Ehiz
    99. Oluchi Orlandi
    100. 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 and Project Know Thyself International.

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