From Aliko Dangote to Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigerians have made their mark and have left a long-lasting impression on the society which has been impacted by either their successes or their policies.
It’s a noble cause UK’s Time magazine has taken up, to celebrate people like this every year and acknowledge the big influence they wield in our world as a result of what they have done.
The Time 100 is the magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world, and the issue features tributes written by high-profile guest contributors.
The list of 100 is categorised into 5; some of these influential people are regarded by Time as Titans. Other categories include: pioneers, artists, leaders and icons.
The beauty of the list is the fact that it stuck by its theme; ‘the most influential people’, which means it doesn’t matter what they do, but the influence they wield.
A well deserved recognition for Nigerian billionaire, Aliko Dangote, who was tagged in the magazine as ‘Africa’s richest man who does good in addition to doing well’.
Who better to write a tribute for Dangote than founder of Microsoft who has now thrown himself fully into philanthropy, Bill Gates.
