The 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024, curated by New African Magazine, celebrates leaders shaping Africa’s future across different industries. Of the 100 leaders, the list honors 23 Africans making strides in business on the continent. Key highlights of this include Flutterwave’s foray into e-commerce and the completion of the world’s largest single-train refinery by Dangote Group. Additionally, Access Bank’s strategic acquisitions in Uganda and South Africa, and NVIDIA’s initiative to foster tech talent across the continent stand out. Nigeria had the most business leaders on the list with 10 representatives, solidifying its role as a business hub. Cameroon comes second with three individuals, while Kenya and Morocco trail with two each. The honorees, spanning industries such as fintech, AI, telecommunications, and manufacturing, included notable figures like Olugbenga Agboola (Flutterwave), Aliko Dangote (Dangote Group), and Akinwumi Adesina (African Development Bank).
SOURCE: BUSINESS INSIDER
