Forbes Profile Wizkid, Davido and 13 other Young Africans

Global media company focusing on Entrepreneurship, business, investments, leadership and lifestyle Forbes recently profiled 15 Africans who are making waves in Africa and the world and re-branding its creative industry. Amongst the creatives listed were Nigerians – music’s starboy, Wizkid; ace photographer, Lakin Ogunbanwo, music talent, Davido and celebrated fashion designer, Amaka Osakwe of Maki Oh; alongside 11 other notable Africans far and wide.

With words by Forbes writer, Declan Eytan, what the Africans in Forbes profile have in common “is the positive attention they each manage to attract, via their art, music, fashion, or entertainment. They’re each part of the new movement, that is rebranding Africa.“

See excerpts from their profiles on Forbes.com.

Davido

At the age of 22, Davido (born as David Adeleke) already stands at the helm of an enviable career. Several hit songs? Check. Lucrative endorsement deals? Check. BET award? Check. MTV award? Multiple.

The Lagos-based singer, producer and record label co-founder, is just getting warmed up, while in the meantime he earned his degree in Business Administration. His most recent music video, Fans Mi, features Meek Mill, and brings Davido one step closer to establishing a global fan base.

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