African Entertainment Leaders
Discover the most influential entertainment figures across Africa
Seynab Haji Ali†
Singer
Sheikh Shawki Allam
Grand Mufti of Egypt
Smarty
Hip Hop Artist
Sona Jobarteh
First Female Kora Virtuoso
Stella Chiweshe†
Mbira Queen
Suad al-Fatih al-Badawi
Women's Rights Activist
Thabo Makgoba
Archbishop of Cape Town; WC
Ti Frer
Seggae Legend
Tonto Dikeh
Actress & Social Media Influencer; Social Media Influencer
Yemane Baria
Singer & Guitarist
Yetnebersh Nigussie
Right Livelihood Award Winner
Yvonne Mokgoro
Constitutional Court Justice; NW
Zaho de Sagazan
Pop Singer (France-Ivory Coast)
Ladipoe (Ladipo Eso)
Rapper & Performer
ATI
Hip-Hop Artist
Abdi Yahya
Traditional Musician
Abdoulaye Souley
Traditional Musician
Abuna Lukas Desta
Bishop Eritrean Orthodox
Aichatou Alambo
Tuareg Singer
Aissa Ag Rhissa
Tuareg Singer
Aissa Kindo
Women's Rights Activist
Alaa Salah
Revolution Icon
Alassane Diago
Balafon Master
Alhaji Mamman Shata†
Hausa Music Legend