Recently, the world is paying even more attention to African acts, celebrating them for their hard work and originality.
Essence magazine for the first time ever has released an all African feature titled “The Africa List: The Best In Entertainment, Culture, and Business”.
The editorial features young, talented Africans who continually put Africa on the map by excelling in their fields.
The list includes stars like Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, Founder, and CEO of Uoma Beauty Sharon Chuter. The list also includes Co-founder and COO of PiggyVest, Odunayo Eweniyi, and Sho Madjozi from South Africa. Jean-Jacques Muyembe-Tamfum from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mati Diop from Senegal, David Adjaye from Ghana, and other Africans also made the list.
Here’s what Essence had to say about the feature.
“Africa has seen unmatched growth in numerous areas in recent years. As could be expected, at the center of the boom is a visionary generation committed to propelling itself forward in its own authentically African way. But it has not been easy.
“Within the 54 countries on the continent, there are some managing decades-long wars, autocratic governments or interminable conflicts. But weaving through all of that, there is creativity, innovation and light. It is the African way.
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“This light emanates from music pulsating through car radios in Nigeria and Oscar-worthy films from Ghana. It exists in the protests for democracy that rocked Sudan and Algeria last year and in the cheers that filled sports bars in South Africa and Kenya during major sports wins.
As we enter a new decade of promise and growth, ESSENCE recognizes this generation’s magic with our very first Africa List. Chosen by our editors, here are the people, places, voices, ideas, and movements from all over the continent that are shaping tomorrow’s Africa.”
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