Category: Updates

 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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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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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 …

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London, UK, December 30, 2024 – Best wishes for a prosperous 2025! As we close the First International Decade for People of African Descent and welcome the Second Decade in the new year, MIPAD is proud to unveil the young honorees in the UK who are shaping the future. In the spirit of recognition, we …

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Good news! It’s official…Proclamation of the Second International Decade for People of African Descent 2025-2034! “The new decade, beginning in 2025, will build on the progress of the past 10 years to advance the human rights of people of African descent globally,” said the UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk on 17th December 2024 as …

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New York, USA: April 21, 2024 – The Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) proudly announces the distinguished honorees of the Class of 2024 in the Global Top 100 Futurists Edition on World Creativity and Innovation Day. Embracing the ethos of recognition and aligning with the 1st pillar of the International Decade for People of …

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On the 4th-5th July 2022, the 3rd edition of the Africa Investments and Risk Compliance Summit will take place in London, UK. It will be in-person and virtual as well. The event will be graced by His Excellency, Dr.Julius Maada Bio, the President of Sierra Leone and His Excellency, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Vice President …

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Following a successful inaugural event in Bentonville, Arkansas; home to world’s largest retailer and Fortune #1; Walmart, global business leaders, trade experts and policy representatives of African countries will convene for the 2nd edition in Chicago This event positions the Chicago metropolitan area and the state of Illinois as a favorable destination for Africa’s business & political leaders …

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  It was a great time to be African as African leaders met on Sunday to launch the Continental Free Trade Area Agreement. If successful, would unite 1.3 billion people, create a $3.4 trillion #economic bloc and usher in a new era of development. After four years of talks, an agreement to form a 55 …

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        What does Excellence mean? According to Oprah Winfrey, Excellence is seen as your Personal Brand and when people come in contact with your Personal brand,  you become unforgettable. And that is the effect we are creating for the continent called AFRICA. We at the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD),  it …

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