Category: MIPAD Updates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MIPAD Opens Nominations for the Most Influential 100 Export and International Trade Edition in Support of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) (New York, USA: December 1, 2023) – Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) is pleased to announce the commencement of nominations for the Most Influential 100 Export and International Trade …

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New York City, August 18th, 2023 – MIPAD is proud to unveil the esteemed Most Influential 100 Lifetime Achievement Recipients 2023, individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary dedication to society. In the spirit of recognition, we bestow the prestigious lifetime achievement salute upon outstanding achievers in three categories: Recognition, Justice, and Development. The recipients of the …

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Within the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) ecosystem, we have regular members, nominees and honorees who can choose at their discretion to pay their annual subscription to get access and enjoy membership privileges i.e. Amplify Your Brand, Access Code to Unlock Online Courses, Enjoy VIP Access to Events & Discounts Offers, Discover Your …

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To: Permanent Forum on People of African Descent Secretariat To: Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights To: All African Permanent Missions in New York Cc: All Delegations Attending 2nd PFPAD New York City, May 30th, 2023 – On this historic gathering, we issue this open letter with a call to action. …

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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 …

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  To: All African Governments, African Private Sector Leaders & their Delegations To: H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission To: Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, U.S. Department of State To: Muriel Bowser, Mayor of the District of Columbia Cc: All African Ministers of Foreign Affairs Cc: All African Diplomatic Missions …

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Today, October 4th, marks the culmination of Recognition Weekend 2022, with a film screening of an episode of the series, “Enslaved: The Lost History of the Transatlantic Slave Trade” – which will premiere  from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm EDT, in the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Chamber at United Nations Headquarters. This episode, entitled …

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In 30 days, we look forward to hosting you in New York City for Most Influential 100 Recognition Week following the opening of the 77th UN General Assembly. In the spirit of recognition, we celebrate 5 years of the MIPAD working in support of the International Decade for People of African Descent. In this 5th …

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The just concluded Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) was indeed a refreshing departure from the usual as Multichoice hosted an 8-day celebration of African culture, fashion and creativity with several well-attended events marking the occasion. The event, which held from 7th -14th of May 2022, is an annual award show presented by MultiChoice recognizing …

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‘Why Did I Get Married?’ star, Tasha Smith, ‘Bob Hearts Abishola’ Cast Member, Bayo Akinfemi, Other Hollywood Stars, Confirmed for the 8th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. AMVCAs to host Hollywood Stars at 8th Edition Hollywood Stars; Tasha Smith, Bayo Akinfemi, Brandon Micheal Hall, Sidra Smith, Grant Housley for 8th AMVCAs As part of activities …

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