Top 4 remarkable Africans taking great strides, Details Emerge
Africa is taking enormous strides in various areas, showing its strength and ability. Following are the top 4 eminent Africans taking notable strides:
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1. Tyla Laura Seethal , stage name Tyla, is a well-known South African social media influencer, singer, and songwriter.
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She was born in Johannesburg on January 30, 2002. She belongs to a mixed multiracial ethnicity of Indian, Zulu, Mauritian, and Irish descent. Being the middle child among five siblings, Tyla's life and music genre have been influenced by her life.
Having finished her high school studies in 2019, Tyla was a sensation with her first single "Getting Late," which featured Kooldrink, in 2020. The song created a buzz and resulted in a recording contract with Epic Records in 2021. Her big break came in 2023 with her single "Water," which not only reached the top of the charts but also became the first South African solo artist in 55 years to be featured on the US Billboard Hot 100. Tyla's unique sound and mesmerizing performances have made her a force to reckon with in the international music industry.
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2. Dr. Arinze Harris Madueke, a global technocrat and entrepreneur from Ukpor in Anambra State, is one of the most prominent business leaders in Nigeria. He comes from a family with strong education and community service values. He was trained as a medical doctor outside the country and is a renowned trained medical doctor. But with a passion for travel and migration, he ventured into the business sector, starting Zidora Travels and Tours, which has gained a high success rate in travel services.
Being the chairman of a diversified conglomerate business, Dr. Madueke has under his stewardship different industries like pharmaceuticals, logistics, oil and gas, real estate, and technology through Arigo Technologies International Ltd. His entrepreneurial journey has not been without hitches, but his determination and passion for excellence have made him one of Nigeria's youngest and most successful entrepreneurs.
Dr. Madueke is also dedicated to philanthropy, as seen in his work with the Zidora Aid Foundation. The foundation is involved in community development through activities like weekly food drives in Lagos and his home town, scholarship programs for students, shelter initiatives for the poor, and sponsorship of education overseas. His service has been recognized locally and internationally, reflective of his contributions to humanitarian causes.
Some of his outstanding awards include the Paul Harris Fellow award of the Rotary organization, the Fidelity Bank's Distinguished Customer Award of Excellence, and the Ambassador of Peace and Security Award of The Lagos Watch. He was also bestowed with the Award of Excellence as Driver of Commerce and Industry by the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and the Yoruba Youth Humanitarian Icon of the Year for his outstanding humanitarian services.
Dr. Madueke holds a Doctor of Business Administration from Commonwealth University and has attended programs in top institutions such as the London Graduate School and the Enterprise Development Centre. His philanthropic efforts have also made him a recipient of recognition from various charitable organizations, and this has earned him numerous honors for his philanthropic activities to the welfare of communities.
Dr. Arinze Madueke is 39 years old, married, and has children. He is the epitome of a balance between professional achievement and personal commitment, showing his core values of innovation, philanthropy, and humanitarian service. His leadership motivates many individuals in Nigeria and the world at large, making him an excellent personality in business and community service.
3. Peter Mensah, born in Ghana in 1959 and brought up in England, first tried to make a career for himself in engineering at British Gas before changing over to acting.
He relocated to Canada to pursue his dreams and landed his screen debut with a 1995 role in "Nancy Drew." He did several guest appearances in the late '90s, which led to his breakthrough role in "Tears of the Sun" (2003), followed by a highly praised role in "Hidalgo" (2003).
Mensah gained fame as the Persian messenger in the hit "300" (2006). He went on to build a film career with appearances in "The Incredible Hulk" (2008) and as the leader of the Horse Clan in "Avatar" (2009). In 2010, he transitioned to the small screen with a starring role as Oenomaus in "Spartacus: War of the Damned" (2010-13) before reprising the role in "Spartacus: Gods of the Arena" (2011). Mensah returned to his role as the Persian messenger for the prequel "300: Rise of an Empire" (2014) and continued to achieve success on television with roles like The Hidden One in "Sleepy Hollow" (2013-17) and Lemuel Bridger in "Midnight, Texas" (2017-). His multifaceted career demonstrates his ability to excel in both film and television and has rendered him a recognizable figure in the industry.
4. Ralph leonard , If one of Nigeria’s biggest problems is its image abroad, there is one person who is helping to tell a different story and shape opinions about us the world over. Ralph leonard left Nigeria years ago to embark on his journalism and instead of going around brandishing he focused on building relationships and influencing people. By this means, he secured allies, built soft power, and co-opted Nigerians to tell their stories in a way that made the world see Africa – especially its young people – differently. Ralph is notable for exclusively obtaining the ‘proof of life’ video of Israel Palestinians crisis and for the missing Chibok schoolgirls, which led to negotiations with Boko Haram that resulted in the release of over 100 of the kidnapped schoolgirls and the End sars protests that lead to more critical investigation on the deaths of the youth in at the toll gate Lagos.
Ralph leonard as a distinguished British Nigerian freelance journalist, born on May 9, 1996 with roots in Nigeria. His professional journey in journalism began in 2018 at Unheard in Uk, where he developed a knack for capturing the excitement of entertainment, Politics,culture, and local happenings. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for the industry.
His contributions extend to The New statesman, where he focuses on Culture and other topics. His write-ups and contents have been featured in various other blogs/print media, such as Sublation Magazine and many others.
Ralph Leonard is building collaborations among journalists, fact checkers and social media influencers to combat misinformation about international issues and other critical issues in Nigeria.
Ralph uses international affairs, Nigerian celebrities, humor and eye-catching videos and graphics to attract attention on his write up, social media, often in dialect spoken by millions of Nigerians.
He is an award-winning journalist and data enthusiast with a passion for development and social justice issues. Ralph has spent years digging into foreign policy, racial injustice and discrimination. He has reported across Nigeria and internationally, focusing on human rights and financial crime. He has also covered terrorism and violent extremism in Nigeria extensively. But reporting these kinds of stories brings risk — and ralph has faced threats of physical attacks, cyber threats, and surveillance because of his work.
Ralph is a different kind of professional. It is fair to say that the vast majority of African writers do not qualify as journalist. If journalism is changing in Nigeria, Ralph leonard is certainly at the forefront of this change. Most observers say that today’s consumer of news is fickle, even disloyal, but if Ralph can boast of being on most companies’ media plans, then they must be doing something right.
To date, Ralph leonard has written or directly sat in interviews with no less than 5 present and former presidents, more than 90 serving and former governors, senators and other political leaders and their wives, and scores of captains of industry and change makers.
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