Popular singer Burna Boy and businessman Aliko Dangote have been named among the “100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa” for 2025. The list was shared during a press event in Abuja on May 28, 2025.
The Peace Icons list honors Africans who help others, support peace, and bring good change to their communities. The event’s project head, Kingsley Amafibe, said the list includes people who work hard to make Africa a better place.
Many well-known Nigerians made the list. These include Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of COZA, business leaders Tony Elumelu and Femi Otedola, footballer Victor Osimhen, and World Trade Organization leader Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Also on the list are Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi.
Others include media leader Nduka Obaigbena, Access Holdings boss Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Zainab Nasir-Idris (the wife of the Kebbi State Governor), and Huriyya Dauda-Lawal (the wife of the Zamfara Governor).
Some top names from education and business were also honored. They are Dr. Nimi Briggs from NIMPAT Group, Dr. Chuka Nwachukwu from Amanda Group, Daniel Moses from Property Wealth Corporation, and Prof. Haruna Musa from SUBEB in Jigawa.
Amafibe praised the honorees for being role models and helping others grow. He said, “These people are doing great work across different areas and helping Africa move forward.”
The award will be given out at a summit in Kigali, Rwanda, from July 4 to 6. The event will focus on leadership, business, and working together across countries.
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