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The 100 most influential Africans

The names in this year's ranking of the 100 most influential Africans are examples of the heights of African leadership in the world, both at home and in the diaspora.

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crème de la crème

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The 100 most influential Africans (1-10)

The Africa Report’s top 10 Africans who control the levers of power across politics, business and the arts: from billionaire barons to unpredictable peacemakers and soft-power superstars.

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Blazing trails

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The 100 most influential Africans (11-20)

The Africa Report’s inaugural ranking of the top Africans who control the levers of power across politics, business and the arts: from billionaire barons to unpredictable peacemakers and soft-power superstars.

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leading voices

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The 100 most influential Africans (21-30)

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Trail blazers

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The 100 most influential Africans (31-40)

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Thought shakers

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The 100 most influential Africans (41-50)

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Movers and shakers

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The 100 most influential Africans (51-60)

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Star power

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The 100 most influential Africans (61-70)

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Leading lights

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The 100 most influential Africans (71-80)

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Trend setters

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The 100 most influential Africans (81-90)

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Blazing trails

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The 100 most influential Africans (91-100)

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The 100 most influential Africans

The 100 most influential Africans

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