Republic Africa’s Top 100

The most powerful annual celebration of Africa’s top changemakers, visionaries, and leaders shaping the continent’s future.

About the Top 100

Republic Africa’s Top 100 is the premier annual ranking honouring the 100 most influential, innovative, and impactful individuals driving transformation across Africa. Spanning industries such as business, technology, entertainment, fashion, sport, education, governance, and social change — this list is a benchmark of African excellence.

Curated by Republic Africa’s editorial board and a panel of respected experts, honourees are chosen based on their impact, innovation, influence, leadership, and potential to shape Africa’s narrative at home and abroad.

From entrepreneurs scaling billion-dollar ventures, to artists rewriting culture, and activists reshaping systems — the Top 100 honours those redefining success across the continent and beyond.

Republic Africa Power & Influence Summit

The full list is officially unveiled at the Republic Africa Power & Influence Summit — a curated event bringing together honourees and industry giants to connect, collaborate, and amplify the continent’s rising global force.