Funke Akindele Voted 2016 Most Influential Young Nigerian

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.