Global strategist and author Kamil Olufowobi has formally presented his new book, Government Quotient: A New Intelligence for Leadership, Service and Public Impact, to the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, at a gathering of Federal Permanent Secretaries from across the Federation. The presentation was made in …
John Akinboyewa, Nigerian American founder of The HungreeApp, is heading into Lagos on a humanitarian mission following floods that have displaced families, damaged businesses, and left thousands uncertain about their next meal. His visit carries a message beyond emergency relief: sharing should not begin only when disaster strikes. Sharing is a lifestyle. “When I saw …
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The Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) has officially opened nominations for its highly anticipated Best of the Year 2026 Awards, to be held in Lagos, Nigeria. The announcement was made on June 18th, 2026 coinciding with the United Nations Sustainable Gastronomy Day, marking a powerful intersection of African excellence, culture, and global recognition. …
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Recognizing the global leaders shaping the future of tourism, hospitality, aviation, cultural storytelling, and destination development. On Global Africa Day, Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD), in partnership with The Pyne Hospitality Company, announces the Global Top 100 Travel, Tourism, Hospitality Edition — Class of 2026, recognizing influential leaders of African descent shaping the …
…Recognizing Global Leaders Driving the Future of Critical Minerals, Investment, and Industrial Development The Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) today announced the 2026 Top 50 Most Influential People in Solid Minerals, a global recognition honoring leadersshaping the mining and critical minerals ecosystem. The announcement comes amid accelerating global demand for critical minerals essential …
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Brand Africa, in partnership with African Business magazine, MIPAD (Most Influential People of African Descent) and the African Media Agency, today launched the inaugural Africa CMO 100 (ACMO100) — recognising the 100 most impactful marketing, brand and reputation leaders shaping Africa’s story, identity and prosperity. The full list and in-depth analysis will be featured in …
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It’s Official people 🙌🏾!! The premiere episode of The Voices of Influential People Podcast – ‘The Art of Connectology‘ is out now!! Unlock the secrets of connecting with people, with inspiring insights from the Founder of MIPAD, Kamil Olufowobi. Subscribe, download, share, and also enroll in the 21 Day Connectology Class now!! Listen on …
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At M.I.P.A.D, we are building a global community, as a safe space, for people of African descent worldwide to call home. A home where EXCELLENCE is the culture, where a regular (MEMBER) can be nominated (NOMINEE) for their achievements and ultimately get recognized as one of the Most Influential People of African Descent (HONOREE) in …
The Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) has announced an exceptional lineup of global leaders and change-makers for the MIPAD 2026 New Year Lunch, scheduled to hold on Saturday, 24th January 2026, in London, United Kingdom, at The Africa Centre. Hosted by MIPAD CEO, Jonathan Olufowobi, the New Year Lunch will serve as a …
As part of its preparations to release the top 10 Most Influential People of African Descent to Watch in Canada in 2026; The Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) has announced the appointment of Mwende Mbevi as its new Canada Country Director, marking a significant step in strengthening MIPAD’s presence and impact across North …
Austin Okolo is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur featured in The Times, LinkedIn News, Talk TV, and more. He is the founder of Gen Z Recruitz, a recruitment agency focused on helping leading global organisations recruit the best Gen Z talent. “As long as I can remember, I’ve always felt different. I spoke differently, acted differently. It …
Anjola Adebowale is a Data and AI Consultant at a leading tech firm, where she specializes in designing and developing data platforms and generative AI-powered applications, alongside overseeing data engineering workloads. Her work has earned her both the Rising Star Award and the Microsoft Industry Solutions Rise Award. Anjola is not only recognised for her …