Category: MIPAD Updates

Dorcas Ndegwa

MIPAD Opens Nominations and Announces 2025 Global Top 100 Editions

Tuesday, October 24th – In celebration of United Nations Day, MIPAD is proud to announce the opening of nominations for the 2025 Global Top 100 Editions. This year, alongside the flagship Global Top 100 Under 40 Edition, MIPAD introduces three special editions: the Global Top 100 Social Impact & Philanthropy Edition, the Global Top 100 …

Dorcas Ndegwa

BPIA to Celebrate 35 Years of Global Impact with National Week

Washington, D.C. – The Black Professionals in International Affairs (BPIA) will host its first National BPIA Week from September 1-8, 2024, recognizing 35 years of advancing African American involvement in global affairs. This week-long series of events, themed “Elevate,” will present the contributions of African Americans and those of African descent in the international arena. Registration …

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Most Influential 100 (MIPAD) and GLG Communications Announce Strategic Partnership for World PR Day 2024

[Lagos, July 16, 2024] – The Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) is proud to announce a strategic partnership with GLG Communications as one of the official PR firms for the Most Influential 100 Honorees. Celebrating World PR Day on July 16, 2024, this year’s theme, “The Future of Public Relations in a Changing …

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Jonathan Olufowobi…

Jonathan Olufowobi is the current CEO of the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD). With a remarkable journey from intern to global leader, Jonathan took the helm as CEO in 2024, cementing his role as a visionary driving the organization into the future. His strategic leadership and innovative initiatives have positioned MIPAD as a …

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MIPAD Celebrates 7 Year Anniversary!!

Today, March 25, 2024, MIPAD celebrates it’s 7th Anniversary!! 7 years of telling YOUR Stories! It’s been a tremendous journey of learning, unlearning and re-learning while connecting with the most brilliant minds around the world. MIPAD has been supporting the International Decade for People of African Descent, proclaimed by United Nation’s General Assembly resolution 68/237 …

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MIPAD Announces Trade Champions of African Descent Worldwide

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Geneva, Switzerland: January 1, 2024 – Happy New Year, and best wishes for a prosperous 2024! Today, as we celebrate the annual January 1 anniversary of the founding of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and stand in solidarity with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), MIPAD is delighted to unveil the …