Eddy Kenzo Named Among the Top 100 Most Influencial Young People in Africa, Full List Here

In recognition of their works which has impacted lives across the continent, Africa Youth Awards has announced 100 young Africans from 32 African countries in its 2019 ranking of 100 Most Influential Young Africans and our Eddy Kenzo is among them.

In its 4th year, the list has previously helped to celebrate and throw the spotlight on the remarkable achievements and contributions of young people towards the development of the African continent and also serving as a motivation to millions of young people across the globe.

"Its blessings for me to be on the list of 100 most influential young Africans 2019" Kenzo posted on his social media.

Below is the Full List of the TOP 100 Most Influential Young People in Africa:

1. Adebo Ogundoyin (Rt. Hon), Oyo State House of Assembly (Nigeria)
2. Adelle Onyango, The Adelle Onyango Initiative (Kenya)
3. Ahlem Nasraoui, IREX (Tunisia)
4. Ahmat Jidoud (Dr), Ministry of Finance (Niger Republic)
5. Alaa Salah, Activist (Sudan)
6. Alex Iwobi, Everton FC (Nigeria)
7. Aminetou Bilal, Selfie Mbalite (Mauritania)
8. Anousha Junggee, Nineteen Fifty Design & Print Co Ltd (Mauritius)
9. Anoziva Marindire, Girls Speak out (Zimbabwe)
10. Arit Okpo, CNN Africa (Nigeria)
11. Ato Ulzen-Appiah, GhanaThink Foundation (Ghana)
12. Aya Chebbi, African Union (Tunisia)
13. Beatrice Chepkoech, Runner (Kenya)
14. Burna Boy, Musician (Nigeria)
15. Busi Mkhumbuzi Pooe, Tshimong (South Africa)
16. Buumba Malambo (Hon), Buumbalambo Foundation (Zambia)
17. Carmel Samimi, Reckitt Benckiser (South Africa)
18. Caster Semenya, Runner (South Africa)
19. Chanelle Zackey, Ferrari (South Africa)
20. Darshan Chandaria, Chandaria Industries (Kenya)
21. Davido, Musician (Nigeria)
22. Derick Omari  , Tech Era (Ghana)
23. DJ Cuppy, DJ (Nigeria)
24. Eddy Kenzo, Musician (Uganda)
25. Elizabeth Ntonjira, Amref Health Africa (Kenya)
26. Elizabeth Wanjiru Wathuti, Green Generation Initiative (Kenya)
27. Elton Jantjies. Rugby Player (South Africa)
28. Fatima Maada Bio (H.E.), First Lady (Sierra Leone)
29. Felix Manyogote (Dr), MaMa Afya Initiative (Tanzania)
30. Francine Niyonsaba, Runner (Burundi)
31. Francis Ben Kaifala, Sierra Leone Anti-corruption Commission (Sierra Leone)
32. Funny Toheeb, Comedian (Nigeria)
33. Genzebe Dibaba, Runner (Ethiopia)
34. GuiltyBeatz, Music Producer (Ghana)
35. Idia Aisien, Arise TV (Nigeria)
36. Ilwad Elman, Elman Peace (Somalia)
37. Jaha Dukureh, Safe Hands For Girls (The Gambia)
38. Jean de Dieu ‘Jado’ Uwihanganye, High Commisioner (Rwanda)
39. Jeremy Lissouba (Hon), Dolisie 1 Constituency (Congo)
40. Joanah Mamombe (Hon), Harare West Constituency (Zimbabwe)
41. Julio Muhorro, Orange Corners Mozambique (Mozambique)
42. Kahi Lumumba, Totem Experience (Congo)
43. Kalkidan Lakew Belayneh (Dr), Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Supply Agency (Ethiopia)
44. Kennedy Mmari, Serengeti Bytes (Tanzania)
45. Kenneth Ize , Fashion Designer (Nigeria)
46. Kgomotso Phatsima, Dare to Dream (Botswana)
47. Kim Jayde, Blogger (Zimbabwe)
48. Kirsty Coventry (Hon), Ministry of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation (Zimbabwe)
49. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah (Hon), Ministry of Information (Ghana)
50. Kondo Moussa, Accountability Lab (Mali)
51. Lamia Bazir, Empowering Women in the Atlas (Morocco)
52. Landrick, Musician (Angola)
53. Larry Madowo, Journalist (Kenya)
54. Madelle Kangha, JumpStart Academy Africa (Cameroon)
55. Manasseh Azure Awuni, Journalist (Ghana)
56. Maps Maponyane, On Air Personality (South Africa)
57. Mbali Nwoko , Green Terrace (Pty) Ltd (South Africa)
58. Mensah Philippe Houinsou, Resonant Africa (Benin)
59. Mohamed Bashir Osman, Daauus (Somalia)
60. Mohamed Salah, Liverpool FC (Egypt)
61. Mr Eazi, Musician (Nigeria)
62. Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan, Africans Rising (The Gambia)
63. Naïr Abakar, Technology Agency of the Republic of Chad (Chad)
64. Nana Akua Ankomah-Asare, Primetime Ltd (Ghana)
65. Nancy Kacungira, BBC Africa (Uganda)
66. Natalie Robi Tingo, Msichana Empowerment Kuria (Kenya)
67. Nerson Tjelos, Excel Dynamic Solutions (PTY) Ltd (Namibia)
68. Nour Brahimi, Vlogger (Algeria)
69. Nozipho Mbanjwa, CNBC Africa (South Africa)
70. OluTimehin Adegbeye, Writer (Nigeria)
71. Pamela Akplogan, Olade229 (Benin)
72. Peter Tabichi, Science Teacher (Kenya)
73. Petrider Paul, Voice Out Against Gender-Based Violence Initiative (Tanzania)
74. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Arsenal FC (Gabon)
75. Rachel Nyaradzo Adams, Narachi Leadership (Zimbabwe)
76. Riyad Mahrez, Manchester City (Algeria)
77. Roberta Annan, Roberta Annan Capital Partners (Ghana)
78. Rophnan, DJ (Ethiopia)
79. Sabere Anselme Traore (Dr), Medical Doctor (Burkina Faso)
80. Sadio Mane, Liverpool FC (Senegal)
81. Salma Rachid, Musician (Morocco)
82. Serge Beynaud, Musician (Ivory Coast)
83. Shakira Choonara (Dr), Public Health (PHD) (South Africa)
84. Shatta Wale, Musician (Ghana)
85. Shirlene Nafula, Crystal River Products (Kenya)
86. Sho Madjozi, Musician (South Africa)
87. Simon Marot Touloung, African Youth Action Network (South Sudan)
88. Stephen Sang (H.E.), Nandi County (Kenya)
89. Tata Osca, Comedian (Congo)
90. Temitope Ogunsemo, Krystal Digital (Nigeria)
91. Teni, Musician (Nigeria)
92. Thando Thabethe, 5FM (South Africa)
93. Upile Chisala, Writer (Malawi)
94. Usher Komugisha, SuperSports (Rwanda)
95. Vanessa Metou, LONA NGO (Congo)
96. Veda Sunassee, African Leadership University (Mauritius)
97. Vèna Arielle Ahouansou (Dr), Kea Medicals (Benin)
98. Vickie Remoe, Vickie Remoe Show Africa (Sierra Leone)
99. Vivek Urjoon, Braille In Paradise (Mauritius)
100. Vivian Sonny – Nsirim, Young Moms Support Initiative (Nigeria)