New York, USA- 27th September 2024 – The Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) held its annual Recognition Ceremony on September 27, 2024, uniting global leaders, innovators, and changemakers to celebrate the achievements of individuals of African descent. This prestigious event, held alongside the United Nations General Assembly, marked the conclusion of the 1st …
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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New York City, September 5th, 2024 – MIPAD is proud to unveil the esteemed Most Influential 100 Lifetime Achievement Recipients 2024, 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 2024 Lifetime Achievement …
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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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Congratulations to our dynamic MIPAD leader, Kamil Olufowobi, for being named in the Black Professionals in International Affairs (BPIA) Power 50 List, alongside notable figures like Kamala Harris, Tems, Sabrina Elba and more! Your team at the Most Influential People of African Descent is incredibly proud of you. We believe in the words of John …
Kemi Badenoch is the Conservative Member of Parliament for North West Essex. She was the Secretary of State for the Department for Business and Trade between 7 February 2023 and 5 July 2024. She was also the Secretary of State for International Trade and President of the Board of Trade between 6 September 2022 and …
Yavi Madurai is celebrated as a dedicated champion for African prosperity, driven by her passionate commitment to achieving economic transformation and inclusion for all Africans. As the Founder & President of the African Prosperity Fund (APF), she has pioneered initiatives aimed at shaping Africa’s future through women and youth empowerment, advocating for sustainable economic growth …
Toyin Umesiri is a prominent media personality, author, world-class business educator, and the Founder and CEO of Nazaru LLC. She is widely recognized as the Convener of the esteemed Trade with Africa Business Summit, where she facilitates entrepreneurship and international trade support, providing advisory services to business leaders, government agencies, and multilateral institutions. As the …
Mr. Samaila Zubairu is the President & CEO of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). He is a prominent advocate for African value capture, job creation, and industrialization. Over three decades of leadership, he has successfully mobilized billions of dollars towards transformative infrastructure projects. During his tenure, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), leading infrastructure solutions provider, has …
Rosa Whitaker is the President and CEO of The Whitaker Group, renowned as a visionary, entrepreneur, and former US government policy leader. With a distinguished career spanning diplomacy, trade negotiation, and business advocacy, she has been instrumental in driving investments into Africa. Notably, she made history as America’s first Assistant US Trade Representative, serving in …