Kitan Ojo is a fourth-year MEng Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Exeter, where he balances academic excellence with professional sporting aspirations, alongside a diverse range of leadership and professional experiences. Recognized as a Top 150 Future Leader by Powerlist Magazine, he has had the privilege of representing professional rugby clubs internationally, including in …
Joe-David Okito is the President and Co-Founder of the Careers Advancement Network Society and Vice President of Enactus. Passionate about creating an inclusive and empowering campus environment, he is also involved in research on the impact of extracurricular activities on social mobility. A bilingual (French and English) final-year Philosophy and Politics student at Lancaster University, …
Esmond Afranie is the Founder of Prosper Warwick, a dynamic community of young Black professionals dedicated to empowering the next generation. Prosper Warwick’s mission is to cultivate a network of well-rounded Black professionals who can access opportunities, excel, and drive change in their chosen careers. Through this platform, Prosper Warwick connects students with industry professionals, …
David Ola is a former student entrepreneur with a background in genetics. After a brief stint as a geneticist, he transitioned into tech investment, focusing on pre-seed and seed-stage ventures. His career has come full circle as he returned to the world of genetics. Currently, David serves as a Partner at Nural SEIS Fund and …
Victor Sosanya is the Founder of The Valuable Community, a network dedicated to students and young professionals committed to exchanging value through events, workshops, and weekend retreats. The community’s mission is to empower members to upskill and become more impactful contributors to both the workplace and society. He is also a globally recognized, award-winning researcher, …
Mary-Grace is the Trainee Solicitor at Clifford Chance. She is passionate about corporate law, culture and creativity, with a unique ability to bridge the gap between corporations and Gen Z through content creation & law. Her focus is in career, personal development, and empowering women. Below is her accolades; “Beauty and brains” content creator with …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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New York, USA– 25th September 2024- Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD), is thrilled to announce the upcoming Recognition Week 2024, from September 26th to 29th, 2024 following the opening of the 79th UN General Assembly, in New York City, USA In the spirit of recognition, we will honor outstanding achievers in three categories: …
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