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  2. 100 Greatest African Americans - Wikipedia

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    ISBN. 978-1573929639. 100 Greatest African Americans is a biographical dictionary of one hundred historically great Black Americans (in alphabetical order; that is, they are not ranked), as assessed by Temple University professor Molefi Kete Asante in 2002. A similar book was written by Columbus Salley. First published in 1992, Salley's book is ...

  3. NoViolet Bulawayo - Wikipedia

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    NoViolet Bulawayo. NoViolet Bulawayo is the pen name of Elizabeth Zandile Tshele (born 12 October 1981), a Zimbabwean author. [1] In 2012, the National Book Foundation named her a "5 under 35" honoree. [2] She was named one of the Top 100 most influential Africans by New African magazine in 2014. [3]

  4. Akinwumi Adesina - Wikipedia

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    2013, Forbes Africa Person of the Year [11] 2015, one of the Top 100 most influential Africans, New African magazine [17] 2018, Honorary Doctor, Afe Babalola University [18] 2019, Forbes Africa Person of the Year (2nd time) [19] 28 January 2020, Honorary Doctor of Science, Federal University Of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria [20]

  5. Aliko Dangote - Wikipedia

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    Sanusi Dantata (grandfather) Aminu Dantata (grand-uncle) Sani Dangote (brother) Aliko Dangote (born 10 April 1957) is a Nigerian businessman and industrialist. He is best known as the founder, chairman, and CEO of the Dangote Group, the largest industrial conglomerate in West Africa. He is the first man who built a private refinery in Nigeria.

  6. 30 Black Americans To Celebrate During Black History Month ...

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    Maya Angelou speaks during the AARP Magazine's 2011 Inspire Awards. Every Black History Month and Juneteenth, pioneers in African American history are often mentioned like Dr. Martin Luther King ...

  7. Ibrahim Mahama (artist) - Wikipedia

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    As part of his contribution to the development of Africa through art, [10] Mahama was named the 73rd most influential African by theafricareport.com in the list of 100 most influential Africans 2019/2020.

  8. Powerlist - Wikipedia

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    Powerlist. The Powerlist is a list of the 100 most influential people of African or African Caribbean heritage in the United Kingdom. The list is updated annually and has been published in book format by Powerful Media since 2007. The Powerlist is not limited to British-born citizens and includes immigrants to the UK.

  9. Alain LeRoy Locke - Wikipedia

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    African American, Education, Professions & Vocations, Writers. Designated. 1991. Location. 2221 S 5th St., Philadelphia. 39°55′14″N 75°09′20″W  /  39.92065°N 75.15545°W  / 39.92065; -75.15545. Alain LeRoy Locke (September 13, 1885 – June 9, 1954) was an American writer, philosopher, and educator. Distinguished in 1907 as ...