2025 HONOREES
BREAKING NEWS !
Who’s Who in MIPAD Class of 2025
Global Top 40 Lists
CLASS OF 2025 GLOBAL TOP 40 UNDER 40 LIST
(New York, USA: 25th March 2025) The Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) is pleased to announce the distinguished honorees selected for the 2025 Global Top 100 Under 40 list. This esteemed recognition aligns with the objectives of the newly declared Second International Decade for People of African Descent, as announced by the United Nations, aiming to celebrate and advance the significant contributions made by people of African descent globally.
Jonathan Olufowobi, Chief Executive Officer of MIPAD, expressed enthusiasm about this year's list, emphasizing the organization's mission to elevate the accomplishments of individuals of African descent worldwide. "Our initiative serves to promote the narrative of Black success stories, shining a light on the remarkable endeavors and victories of African descendants in various sectors, including the youth, those in less expected roles and those high-ranking positions".
The 2025 honorees have been acknowledged for their impactful contributions in the following categories:
MIPAD warmly congratulates the honorees for their extraordinary achievements and leadership. Their efforts continue to inspire positive change and redefine narratives surrounding African excellence and global leadership.
All current honorees and alumni are cordially invited to attend the highly anticipated Most Influential 100 Recognition Week 2025 (RW2025), scheduled from September 25th to 27th in New York City, coinciding with the opening of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). #UNGA
For congratulatory ads, sponsorship & speaking opportunities, please contact info@mipad.org or call +1 917 541 8394 or +1 917 256 9940 (New York)
About Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD)
The Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD), is a global civil society initiative in support of the International Decade for People of African Descent, proclaimed by United Nation's General Assembly
resolution 68/237, to be observed from 2025 to 2034. MIPAD identifies high achievers of African descent in public and private sectors from all around the world as a progressive network of relevant actors to
join together in the spirit of recognition, justice and development.
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