The 100 most reputable Africans as of 2023 have been compiled by Reputation Poll International, a top global reputation company. People from a variety of fields, including business, education, entertainment, government, and human rights, are included on the list. The leading deciding factors for this list are Integrity, effect, and visibility.
Among the notable individuals on the list are Amina Chawahir Mohamed of Kenya, Bonang Mohale of South Africa, Chancellor of the University of the Free State and Professor at the Johannesburg Business School, and Njoya Tiku of Cameroon, Manager of the UNDP Regional Office in West and Central.
Some of the most reputable Africans and their fields.
Governance and Policy: The President of Kenya, His Excellency William K. Ruto, the President of Malawi, His Excellency Lazarus Chakwera and Senator Chantal Moussokoura Fanny of Ivory Coast, amongst others.
Business: Egypt’s Naguib Onsi Sawiris, Chairman of Weather Investment company, Ghana’s Sir Samuel Esson Jonah, Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, and Executive Chairman of Jonah Capital in South Africa and Nigeria’s Dr. Dauda Lawal, Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of Credent Capital and Advisory Ltd.
Human Rights Advocacy: Martha K. Koome, Chief Justice of Kenya, and Nigeria’s Aisha Yesufu are featured.
Leadership: Ethiopia’s President, Sahle Work- Zedwe, Nigeria’s Dr. Paul Enenche MD, and Ghana’s Afua Kyei (the Chief Financial Officer at Bank of England, where she leads the Finance Directorate) are featured and Bolaji Akinremi (Amb.) || Director of Economy Trade & Investment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In addition to the individuals recognised on Reputation Poll International’s “100 Most Reputable Africans” list for their various achievements, there are also those who are celebrated for their contributions to social impact and social entrepreneurship, helping to transform businesses in Africa and positively impacting lives without causing controversy.
The 100 Most Reputable Africans list is aimed at recognising and celebrating the achievements of individuals making a positive impact in Africa and worldwide.
Below is the list of the 100 Most Reputable Africans according to reputation poll:
1. Abdulrazak Gurnah FRSL || British Author and Professor
2. Afua Kyei || Chief Financial Officer at Bank of England
3. Agnes Matilda Kalibab || President of Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)
4. Aisha Yesufu || Human Rights Advocate
5. Amani Abou-Zeid (H.E) || Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, African Union Commission
6. Amina Chawahir Mohamed Jibril || Deputy Executive Director, UNEP
7. Arunma Oteh || Economist and Financial Manager
8. Basita Michael (Esq) || President of the Sierra Leone Bar Association
9. Bibata Ganemtore Nabaloum || Head of Association for Promotion of Women and Children (APEE)
10. Bibi Ameenah Firdaus Gurib || Fellow of the African Academy Of Sciences
11. Birama Sidibé || Former Vice President Of the Islamic Bank of Development
12. Bolaji Akinremi (Amb.) || Director of Economy Trade & Investment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
13. Carol Bouwer || CEO, Carol Bouwer Productions
14. Carolyn Steyn || Founder, 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day
15. Chantal Moussokoura Fanny (Sen.) || Senator for Folon District
16. Clare Akamanzi || CEO, Rwanda Development Board (RDB)
17. Conrad Mbewe (Pastor) || Author and Pastor at Kabwata Baptist Church
18. Cosmas Maduka || Founder and Chairman of the Coscharis Group
19. Coumba D. Sow || Representative at UN Food and Agriculture Organization
20. Dag Heward-Mills (Bishop) || Founder and Bishop of the Lighthouse Chapel International
21. Danai Jekesai Guirira ||Actress
22. Dauda Lawal (Dr.) || Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of Credent Capital and Advisory Ltd
23. David Olaniyi Oyedepo (Bishop) || Founder and General Overseer at Living Faith Church Worldwide (LFCW)
24. Denis Mukwege || Founder and Head of the Panzi Hospital
25. Edi Mūe Gathegi || Actor
26. Edward Kobina Enninful OBE || Editor in Chief, British Vogue
27. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (H.E) || Former President of Liberia
28. Enoch Adeboye (Pastor) || General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG)
29. Eric Yirenkyi Danquah || Founding Director, The West Africa Centre for crop Improvement (WACCI)
30. Fatoumatta Njai || Representative of ECOWAS
31. Fitsum Assefa Adela || Leader, FDRE Minister of Planning and Development
32. Goodluck Ebele Azikwe Jonathan (H.E GCFR, GCON) || Former President of Nigeria
33. Helena Ndume (Dr.) || Head of Opthalmology, Windheok Central Hospital
34. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang || Chancellor of the Women’s University in Africa
35. Jennifer Douglas (Dr.) || Founder and President, Gede Foundation
36. Jonathan Fonati Koffa || Deputy Speaker Liberia
37. Joaquim Alberto Chissano || Former President of Mozambique
38. Joseph-Achille Mbembe || Author, Philosopher, and Lecturer
39. Joyce Msuya || Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator at the UN
40. Judy Dlamini || Chancellor at the University of Witwatersand
41. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella (Alhaji, Dr.) || Former Director-General of UNIDO
42. Kanya King, CBE || CEO, Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards
43. Ken Kwaku || Honorary Consular of Ghana to Tanzania
44. Kofi Tutu Agyare || Managing Partner at Nubuke Investments
45. Lazarus Chakwera (H.E) || President of Malawi
46. Leruo Tshekedi Molotlegi || 36th Kgosi (king) of the royal Bafokeng Nation
47. Leymah Gbowee || Peace Activist
48. Leïla Slimani || Author and Journalist
49. Lia Tadesse || Minister of Health in Ethiopia
50. Lindiwe Mazibuko || Executive Director of Apolitical Academy
51. Lucy Quist || MD, Morgan Stanley Ghana
52. Lydia Heather Mudhari || Honorary Consul for Zimbabwe in Scotland
53. Marieme Jamme || Philanthropist and Businesswoman
54. Maritza Peña Rosabal || Former Minister of Education in Cape Verde
55. Martha Karau (Hon.) || Leader of the NARC Kenya political party
56. Martha K. Koome (Hon. Chief Justice EGH) ||Chief Justice of Kenya
57. Martin Kimani || Kenyan Diplomat
58. Mike Jocktan || Founder of Ministries Christ Revealed to Nations and Renovons Port-Gentil
59. Mogoeng Thomas Reetsang Mogoeng || Former Chief Justice of South Africa
60. Mohamed Moustapha Malick Fall || Regional Director at UNICEF for Eastern and Southern Africa
61. Mohamed Mustafa ElBaradei || Egyptian Lawyer and Diplomat
62. Mohammed “Mo” Ibrahim || Founder and Chairman of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation
63. Monica Geingos || First Lady of Namibia
64. Monique Ilboudo || Author and Human Rights Advocate
65. Mthuli Ncube || Former Finance Minister of Zimbabwe
66. Naguib Onsi Sawiris || CEO of Orascom Telecom Holding
67. Nelson Makamo || Visual Artist
68. N’Gunu Tiny || Founder and CEO, The Emerald Group
69. Nicholas F. Oppenheimer || Businessman
70. Nj Ajuk || Author, Founder, and CEO of Centurion Law Group
71. Njoya Tiku || Manager of the UNDP Regional Office in West and Central Africa
72. Nonkululeko Nyembezi-Heita || CEO of Dutch Mining Group
73. Ogiame Atuwatse III || 21st Olu of Warri
74. Olaniyi Olatunji Nelson || International Development Professional
75. Patrick Ngugi Njoroge || Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya
76. Paul Enenche (Dr., Pastor) || Senior Pastor, The Dunamis International Gospel Centre
77. Phuthi Mahanyelle || CEO of Naspers
78. Ronald Ozzy Lamola || Minister of Justice and Correctional Services in South Africa
79. Rosalia Martins-Hausiku || CEO Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund of Namibia
80. Sadia Haji Samatar || Lead of the Parliament in Somalia
81. Sahle-Work Zewde || President of Ethiopia
82. Samuel Esson Jonah || Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast in Ghana
83. Sheila Dinotshe Tlou || Nurse and Nursing Educator
84. Soha Ali || Senior Country Representative of J.P Morgan Chase Bank for the Egypt Office
85. Tembeka Nicholas Ngcukaitobi || Author, Lawyer, and Political Activist
86. Thebe Ikalafeng || Founder and CEO of Brand Leadership Group
87. Theresa Ayaode || Executive Director of Multiple Concepts Groups
88. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande || The Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations
89. Tuma Adama Gento- Kamara || Chairperson of the National Revenue Authority (NRA)
90. Victoire Sidémého Dzidudu Dogbé Tomegah || Prime Minister of Togo
91. Victor Ochen || Founder and Executive Director of African Youth Initiative Network (AYINET)
92. Wally Adeyemo || Deputy Secretary of the United States Department of the Treasury
93. Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg || Executive Director at Rise, a project by Schmidt
94. WF Kumuyi (Pastor) || General Overseer of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM)
95. Wided Bouchamaoui || Leader of the Tunisian Confederation of Industry, Trade, and Handicrafts
96. Wilfried Mbappé || Football Coach and Agent
97. William K. Ruto || President of Kenya
98. Winnie Byanyima || Under-Secretary-General of the UN and Executive Director of UNAIDS
99. Workneh Gebeyehu Negewo || Minister of Foreign Affairs in Ethiopia
100. Zeinab Badawi || British Journalist and Television Presenter