IGP Dr Dampare, Aps Eric Nyamekye, Mensa Otabil make 2024 100 Most Reputable Africans List

Reputation Poll International (RPI), a distinguished reputation management and public relations consultancy firm, has unveiled its highly anticipated 2024 edition of the “100 Most Reputable Africans.” This annual publication spotlights individuals who have not only excelled in their respective fields but have also established a formidable reputation.

Ghanaian luminaries, including the Inspector General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare, The Church of Pentecost Chairman, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, and ICGC General Overseer Dr Mensa Otabil, take center stage on the list. Accompanying them are notable figures such as Fred Swaniker, Roberta Annan, Dr Sangu Delle, Eric Yirenkyi Danquah, Hon Sophia Karen Edem Ackuaku, and HRM Drolor Bosso Adamtey.

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The 2024 roster spans various sectors, encompassing politics, business, entertainment, and human rights advocacy. In the business category, luminaries like Nigeria’s Femi Otedola, Sudanese-British billionaire businessman Mo Ibrahim, and Zimbabwe’s Kenneth Sharpe are acknowledged. Other distinguished personalities on the list include Mahmood Mamdani, Chancellor at Kampala International University; Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, Tanzania’s biodiversity leader and Deputy Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP); and Liberia’s Former president Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.

Beyond individual achievements, the “100 Most Reputable Africans” recognizes those making significant social impact and contributions to social entrepreneurship, transforming businesses in Africa while positively impacting lives without stirring controversy.

In the entertainment category, Beninese Singer & songwriter Angelique Kidjo and Zimbabwean-American Actress Danai Jekesai stand out as representatives of talent and excellence.

The comprehensive list reflects the resilience and tenacity of the African continent. It sheds light on the accomplishments of individuals dedicated to changing the world and enhancing the lives of others. Serving as a wellspring of inspiration, the list celebrates the myriad gifted and accomplished individuals shaping the global landscape and underscores Africa’s potential for positive change.

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Below is the list of the 100 Most Reputable Africans in 2024.

1. Angelique Kidjo || Singer & Songwriter and actress
2. Abderrahmane Sissako || Mauritanian-born Malian film director and producer
3. Abshir Aden Ferro || Somalian politician
4. Abdul Samad Isyaku Rabiu (CFR CON) || Business man and philanthropist
5. Abdulqawi Ahmed Yusuf  || Somalia Judge and Attorney
6. Abdulrazak Gurnah || Tanzanian-British novelist and academic
7. Agnes Matilda Kalibata || President of Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)
8. Alek Wek || South Sudanese-British model and designer
9. Ann Peacock || write screenplays and/or adapt stories which deal with social justice or civil rights.
10. Armstrong Ume Takakang (Dr) || CEO, Nigeria’s Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI)
11. Berhane Asfaw || Ethiopian Palaeontologist 
12. Bience Philomina Gawanas || Namibian lawyer
13. Catherine Uju Ifejika || Lawyer and legal expert
14. Claude Joséphine Rose Cardinal || Italian Actress
15. Constance Connie Ferguson || Filmmaker, businesswoman
16. Cynthia Davies CBE || CEO of the Diversifying Group
17. Danai Jekesai || Actress
18. Daniël Christiaan de Wet Swanepoel || South-African professor
19. David Moinina Sengeh || Sierra-Leone Politician
20. Debra Mallowah || Vice president for Coca- Cola’s East and Central African franchise
21. Diébédo Francis Kéré || Architect
22. Dr. Denis Mukwege || Pentecostal pastor and Congolese Gynaecologist
23. Drolor Bosso Adamtey (HRM) || Suapolor, Se (Shai) Traditional Area
24. Ebenezer Bonyah || Associate Professor
25. Elizabeth Maruma Mrema || Biodiversity leader and lawyer
26. Apostle Eric Nyamekye || Chairman of the Church of Pentecost
27. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf || Former president of Liberia
28. Emmanuel Mark Kembe || South Sudan Musician
29. Eric Yirenkyi Danquah || Ghanaian Plant geneticist
30. Euvin Naidoo || South African Banking Executive
31. Femi Otedola || Nigerian Businessman and Philanthropist
32. Folorunsho Alakija || Nigerian Businessman
33. Fransisco Aupa Indongo || Namibian Business man and politician
34. Fred Swaniker || Entrepreneur
35. Gabriel Aduda || Permanent Secretary Ministry of Petroleum Resources Nigeria
36. Gebisa Ejeta ||Ethiopian American plant breeder, geneticist and Professor
37. Dr. George Akuffo Dampare || Inspector General of Police, Ghana
38. Gideon Boko Duma || Motswana Politician
39. Gilbert Houngbo || Togolese politician and diplomat
40. Ibukun Awosika || Chairperson, Board of Directors, First Bank of Nigeria Limited
41. Isatou Ceesay || Gambian activist and social entrepreneur
42. Jeanette Marais || CEO, Momentum Investment
43. Jahman Oladejo Anikulapo || Nigerian Journalist
44. Jean-Jacques Muyembe-Tamfum || Congolese Microbiologist
45. Jimmy Volmink || Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Stellenbosch University
46. Joseph Nyumah Boakai || President of Liberia
47. Juldeh Camara || Musician
48. Julian Kyula || Co-Founder, Board Member, and Group CEO, MoDe
49. Jumoke Oduwole || Special Adviser to the President of Nigeria on Ease of Doing Business in
    the Office of the Vice President
50. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkellah || Sierra Leonean agricultural economist, politician
51. Kennedy Odede || CEO, Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO)
52. Kenneth Sharpe || Zimbabwean businessman, philanthropist
53. Khairy Beshara || Egyptian film director
54. Ladisias Prosper Agbesi || CEO, Lash Group
55. Leymah Roberta Gbowee || Liberian peace activist
56. Mahmood Mamdani || Ugandan Scholar
57. Manuel Lopes Andrade (Tcheka) || Cape Verdean singer, songwriter and guitarist
58. Masenate Mohato Seeiso (HRM) || Queen of Lesotho
59. Maud Chifamba || Academician
60. Mensa Otabil (Dr) || Ghanaian Pastor and Motivational Speaker
61. Mike Jocktane || Politician and Pastor of Gabonese Protestants
62. Mo Ibrahim || Founder, Mo Ibrahim Foundation
63. Modupe Adefeso-Olateju || Organizational Leader and Policy Expert
64. Mogoeng Mogoeng || South African Jurist
65. Mohamed Hag Ali Hag el Hassan || Sudanese-Italian mathematician and physicist
66. Mohamed Osman Baloola || Sudanese scientist and inventor
67. Monique Nsanzabaganwa (Dr) || Deputy Chairperson, African Union Commission
68. Muhammed Bulama (Dr) || Deputy Director, Multi-Media of the APC Presidential
    Campaign for the 2023 presidential elections
69. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah || Namibian politician
70. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Dr) || Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
71. Nnenna Oti (Prof) || Vice-Chancellor of Federal University of Technology Owerri.
72. Nuhu Ribadu mni || Nigerian politician and retired police officer
73. Okello Oculi || Ugandan Novelist, Poet
74. Ory Okolloh || Blogger, Lawyer, and Activist
75. Pedro Verona Rodrigues Pires || Cape Verdean politician
76. Enenche Paul (DR) || Medical Doctor, Televangelist
77. Peter Turkson (His Eminence) || Ghanaian Prelate, cardinal of catholic church
78. Polycarp Pengo (His Eminence) || Tanzanian Prelate, Cardinal of catholic church
79. Rachid Yazami || Moroccan Scientist, engineer and Inventor
80. Dr. Rajae Ghanimi || Medical Doctor
81. Rediet Abebe || Ethiopian computer scientist
82. Roberta Annan || Ghanaian Business woman, Investor and Philanthropist
83. Rosalia Hausiku Martins || Director, Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board
84. Ronald Lamola || Politician and Attorney
85. Rita Oyoku || Entrepreneur
86. Samia Suluhu Hassan || President of Tanzania
87. Sangu Delle (Dr) || Pan-African entrepreneur and investor
88. Sherrie Silver || Choreographer
89. Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu || Singer &Song Writer
90. Sinari Bolade Daranijo || Entrepreneur
91. Siya Kolisi || South African Rugby Player
92. Sophia Karen Edem Ackuaku (Hon) || Managing Director, Amsos Ghana Ltd
93. Sven Thieme || Namibian Business Man
94. Tariye Gbadegesin || CEO, ARM-Harith Infrastructure Investment
95. Sister Theopista Namukasa || Teacher
96. Trevor Noah || Comedian
97. Tom Alweendo || Namibian politician
98. Vusi Thembekwayo || Business Man, Author, Speaker
99. Wanjira Mathai || Vice President and Regional Director for Africa, World Resources
    Institute Kenya
100. Zainab Hawa Bangura || Sierra Leonean politician and social activist

Source: Prince Akpah

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