This archive report was first published on 2 October 2019.
Nine Kenyans Named Among 2019 100 Most Influential Young Africans ¶
On October 2, 2019, nine young Kenyans were named among the 2019 100 Most Influential Young Africans list by Africa Youth Awards.
The list, which annually recognizes the works of young Africans who have impacted lives across the continent, features young people from 32 African countries.
Sharing insights on the publication, Prince Akpah, founding president of Africa Youth Awards, mentioned that this year's list features a record of 52 females and 48 males from 32 countries and is an attestation of the works put forth by young people who are passionate about changing the narrative of the African continent.
The list includes notable individuals such as Burna Boy, African Union Youth Envoy; Aya Chebbi, Sierra Leone's First Lady; H.E. Fatima Maada Bio, Global Teacher Prize Winner; Peter Tabichi, Davido, African Fashion Fund founder; Roberta Annan, Governor of Nandi County, H.E. Stephen Sang and Sudanese activist Alaa Salah.
The list was compiled in partnership with Avance Media, mynaijanaira.com, VIPI State Agency and Unorthodox PR & Media Group.
Below is the list of Africa Youth Award's 2019 100 Most Influential Young Africans arranged in alphabetical order.
- Adebo Ogundoyin (Rt. Hon), Oyo State House of Assembly (Nigeria)
- Adelle Onyango, The Adelle Onyango Initiative (Kenya)
- Ahlem Nasraoui, IREX (Tunisia)
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