Every year YNaija.com scouts the breadth of the country to uncover the freshest and youngest Nigerians who continue to inspire in spite of the odds that appear to be stacked against them. These 50 people may not be household names yet, but you would do well to remember them now because this sure won’t be... Read More

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January 1, 2017

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Class of 2016: These are the 100 most influential Nigerians on Twitter

by Chi Ibe For the first time in a very long while, the conversation on TwitterNG has ceased to be monopolized and dominated by tweeps with thousands of followers who believe they reserve the rights to set the pace on what is important and what is not. 2016 has seen the coming to fore of... Read More

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December 12, 2016

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#Y100: These are the 100 Most Influential Nigerians alive today

In our annual tradition, we take a look back at the 100 people who have defined, re-defined and moulded the days of our lives in 2016. Innovators, creators, political players, entertainers and activists of all ages – you won’t find a more definite list anywhere else. Atiku Abubakar The former Vice President has... Read More

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August 6, 2016

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Cynthia Umoru, Akin Oyebode, Shola Molemodile… See the #YNaijaPowerList for Policy

As the annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its 5th year, we bring you the most influential young Nigerians under 40 who are doing the hard and tasking work of crafting public policies to enable smooth sailing of government and private sector initiatives. From senior special advisers to technical leads, boardroom CEOs to active field workers, we present the... Read More

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August 6, 2016

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Ukinebo Dare, Ime Archibong, Adesoji Solanke… look who made the #YNaijaPowerList for Corporate Nigeria

As the annual #YNaijaPower List enters its 5th year, we bring you the most influential young Nigerians under 40 who are giving the term white collar job a whole new meaning. From boardrooms to high rise hotel lobbies, business class flights and multi-city stopovers, these guys operate at the highest levels. Obinna Abajue Young and getting... Read More

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August 5, 2016

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Hadiza Bala Usman, Asuquo Ekpenyong, Mark Okoye II… See the #YNaijaPowerList for Politics

As the annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its 5th year, we bring you the most influential young Nigerians under 40 who are braving the dark, often dangerous, but always exciting world of real politics. Politics in these parts, is an old man’s job but these bright young things have managed to make their voices heard. From commissioners and... Read More

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August 5, 2016

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Laolu Sebanjo, Damilola Elebe, Adenrele Sonariwo… See the #YNaijaPowerList for Culture

The annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its 5th year, and we bring you the most influential young Nigerians under 40 who are rocking the culture space and making something out of nothing. From art gallery owners to publishers, photographers and curators, these bright young things have taken up the onerous task of preserving our heritage. And they make... Read More

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August 4, 2016

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Chidi Ajaere, Bilkiss Adebiyi-Abiola, Cosmas Maduka Jr… See the #YNaijaPowerList for Business

The annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its fifth year and we bring you the most influential young Nigerians under 40 who are tackling the vast, exciting world of big business and making giant strides. From a determined pioneer teaching Nigerians to recycle, to the heir to Africa’s largest private business conglomerate, these are the guys and gals that... Read More

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August 4, 2016

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@AmbodeObsarver, KraksTV, Bizzle Osikoya… See the #YNaijaPowerList for Social media

The Fifth year of the #YNaijaPowerList gathers the biggest and most influential figures in social media. From a barbed Twitter account chronicling life in the big city, to social media influencers and celebrities in their own right, these are the big 10. @AmbodeObsarver The breakout Twitter handle of 2016 has to be this tongue in... Read More

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August 3, 2016

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Kelechi Iheanacho, Ahmed Musa, Uneku Atawodi… See the #YNaijaPowerList for Sports

The annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its fifth year and we bring you the most influential young Nigerians in sports, under 40 who are doing it for themselves, and for the nation. From a track queen on her way to legendary status, to a fast rising footballer at her prime, to representatives of our footballing future, these... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

#YNaijaPowerList, #YNaijaPowerList2016, Ahmed Musa, Asisat Oshoala, football, Kelechi Iheanacho, lists, nigeria, Odion ighalo, Polo, Seye Ogunlewe, sports, sticky, Uneku Atawodi

August 3, 2016

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Seun Onigbinde, Yasmin Belo-Osagie, Olumide Makanjuola… See the #YNaijaPowerList2016 for Advocacy

Advocacy work is hard tasking, unsexy and incredibly frustrating. But the results yielded are extremely rewarding and can make the world a better place. The annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its 5th year, and we bring you the most influential young Nigerians under 40 who are successfully making their voices heard and leaving a legacy to be proud... Read More

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#YNaijaPowerList, Budgit, Esther Ijewere-Kalejaiye, Folawe Omikunle, Ifeoma Adibe-Chukwuka, lists, Nuhu Fulani-Kwajafa, Olumide Makanjuola, Philip Obaji Jr., Seun Onigbinde, She Leads Africa, sticky, TIERs, War Against Rape, ynaija

August 2, 2016

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TY Bello, Noble Igwe, Uju Marshall… Look who else made the #YNaijaPowerList for Fashion and Style

As the annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its 5th year, we bring you the most influential young Nigerians under 40, presently navigating the increasingly lucrative world of fashion and style, building empires and creating structures. When it comes to the business of looking good, these are the guys who get things done. From creative stylists to fashion designers,... Read More

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#YNaijaPowerList, #YNaijaPowerList2016, Agbani Darego, Bayo Oke Lawal, Bolajo Fawehimi, Ejiro Amos Tafiri, Few Models, Jane Michael Ekanem, lists, noble igwe, Oluchi Orlandi, StyleVitae, Thisday Style, TY Bello, Uju Marshall

August 2, 2016

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Linda Ikeji, Toke Ibru, Osagie Alonge… See the #YNaijaPowerList for Media

The tide is turning when it comes to the media business and the 10 young Nigerians appearing on this list are all at the vanguard of that change. From Legacy Media moguls looking to reinvent ageing institutions, to online media pioneers thirsting for the next big thing, we present the #YNaijaPowerList for Media. Kemi Adetiba... Read More

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August 1, 2016

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Bankole Oluwafemi, Kola Aina, Honey Ogundeyi… Look who else made the #YNaijaPowerList for Technology

As the annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its 5th year, we bring you the 10 most influential young Nigerians under 40 navigating the arcane and increasingly complex world of technology. Our list runs the gamut from media overlords, industry captains, and serial start up investors. They are young, tough and unafraid to take the plunge. Iyinoluwa Aboyeji One... Read More

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August 1, 2016

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Wizkid, Olamide, Omoni Oboli… The #YNaijaPowerList for Entertainment is here!

Every year, the annual #YNaijaPowerList scouts the length and breadth of the country to assemble the most influential young Nigerians under 40 who are braving the odds to get things done. The entertainment scene this year has witnessed a power shift as a new generation appears primed to take over. Davido Davido has come a... Read More

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February 8, 2016

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#YNaijaNewEstablishmentList: Adekunle Gold, Ebi Atawodi, Odion Ighalo… Meet the class of 2016

In what has become an annual tradition, YNaija.com/Y! Africa Magazine has yet again, painstakingly and thoroughly scouted the breadth of the country to uncover vibrant, upwardly mobile and entrepreneurial Nigerians who are blossoming in spite of the challenges associated with becoming successful in Nigeria. The 2016 picks for the New Establishment list were carefully selected... Read More

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December 31, 2015

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Class of 2015: These are the 100 most influential Nigerians on Twitter

by Chi Ibe This post has been updated. It’s a fact that Twitter has become a medium for every Nigerian to be heard and bare their minds, express their opinions, and weigh-in on any discourse. A look at this year’s list would reveal that while some regular faces have retained their places, there are emerging... Read More

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September 25, 2013

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Genius or dangerous? 5 reasons dating 3 guys to find ‘the one’ works for some

by Carson Griffith Ever hear the old adage, “date three to find the one”? If not, you’ve clearly never met my grandma. 1. The simple premise—date three men at once to increase your chances of finding the man you’ll marry—was something my grandmother swore by (funny, considering I doubt she dated anyone besides my grandfather. Ever. But there may... Read More

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New Establishment: Mr. Eazi, Ire Aderinokun, Arese Ugwu, and more… Meet the class of 2017

Class of 2016: These are the 100 most influential Nigerians on Twitter

#Y100: These are the 100 Most Influential Nigerians alive today

Cynthia Umoru, Akin Oyebode, Shola Molemodile… See the #YNaijaPowerList for Policy

Ukinebo Dare, Ime Archibong, Adesoji Solanke… look who made the #YNaijaPowerList for Corporate Nigeria

Hadiza Bala Usman, Asuquo Ekpenyong, Mark Okoye II… See the #YNaijaPowerList for Politics

Laolu Sebanjo, Damilola Elebe, Adenrele Sonariwo… See the #YNaijaPowerList for Culture

Chidi Ajaere, Bilkiss Adebiyi-Abiola, Cosmas Maduka Jr… See the #YNaijaPowerList for Business

@AmbodeObsarver, KraksTV, Bizzle Osikoya… See the #YNaijaPowerList for Social media

Kelechi Iheanacho, Ahmed Musa, Uneku Atawodi… See the #YNaijaPowerList for Sports

Seun Onigbinde, Yasmin Belo-Osagie, Olumide Makanjuola… See the #YNaijaPowerList2016 for Advocacy

TY Bello, Noble Igwe, Uju Marshall… Look who else made the #YNaijaPowerList for Fashion and Style

Linda Ikeji, Toke Ibru, Osagie Alonge… See the #YNaijaPowerList for Media

Bankole Oluwafemi, Kola Aina, Honey Ogundeyi… Look who else made the #YNaijaPowerList for Technology

Wizkid, Olamide, Omoni Oboli… The #YNaijaPowerList for Entertainment is here!

#YNaijaNewEstablishmentList: Adekunle Gold, Ebi Atawodi, Odion Ighalo… Meet the class of 2016

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