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Funke Akindele Voted 2016 Most Influential Young Nigerian

Published

8 years ago

January 31, 2017

Leading Nigerian Actress and Producer Funke Akindele has been voted as the 2016 Most Influential Young Nigerian in a public ranking poll conducted by reputable rating establishment, Avance Media.

Funke Akindele who plays a lead role in her self-produced TV series Jenifa’s Diary in 2016 made lot of waves in the entertainment industry swept more accolades as she also got voted the 2016 Most Influential Young Nigerian in the Entertainment Industry as well as the Most Influential Young Nigerian lady on the ranking.

The ranking which features 100 young Nigerians between the ages of 15 to 40 was launched by Avance Media in 2016 and drew participation from over 80 countries from across the world who voted for the 100 nominees to make up the final ranking.

Following Funke keenly on the ranking are Blogger Linda Ikeji, Motivational Speaker Jimi Tewe, Tara Fela Durutoye and John Obidi

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Below are also the Young Nigerians voted as the Most Influential in their various categories related to their field of work:

Funke Akindele
Business: Suleiman Bello – CEO, Sublime Group
Sports: Mikel John Obi – Footballer
Media: Linda Ikeji, Blogger
Lifestyle: Tara Fela Durutoye – CEO, House of Tara
Entertainment: Funke Akindele, Actress & producer
Law & Governance: Tolu Ogunlesi – SA New Media, Presidency
Social Entreprise & Philanthropy: Muna Onuzo, Gazzelle Academy
Leadership & Civil Society: Akin Oyebode, Exec. Sec, LSETF
Personal Development & Academia: Jimi Tewe, Motivational Speaker
Science & Technology: Mark Essien – CEO, Hotels.ng
MD of Avance Media, Prince Akpah extended his appreciation to all who participated in the voting process and encouraged all young Nigerians making strides to make the country better for all to continue their good work and inspire more Nigerians to become change agents.

Below is the Official 2016 Ranking of Avance Media 100 Most Influential Young Nigerians.

Linda Ikeji
Funke Akindele

Linda Ikeji

Jimi Tewe

Tara Fela Durutoye

John Obidi

Damilola Oluwatoyinbo

Tolu Ogunlesi

Muna Onuzo

John Obi Mikel

Chude Jideonwo

Japheth Omojuwa
Omojuwa Japheth

Yasmin Belo-Osagie

Suleiman Sani Bello

Bashir Ahmad

IK Osakioduwa

Toke Makinwa

Akin Oyebode

Muntaqa Umar-Sadiq

Ahmed Adamu

Aisha Augie-Kuta

Tonye Rex Idaminabo

Mofolusade Sonaike

Mark Essien

Innocent Onah

Asisat Oshoala
Asisat Oshoala

Blessing Okagbare

Jason Njoku

Victor Moses

Ahmed Musa

Hadiza Bala Usman

Sim Shagaya

Basket Mouth

Chidiogo Akunyili

Clarence Peters

Bosun Tijani

Bankole Cardoso

Yemi Alade

Alex IWOBI
Alex Iwobi

Kelechi Promise Iheanacho

Mai Atafo
Mai Atafo

Asuquo Ekpenyong

Dayo Israel

Uche Pedro

Don Jazzy

Seyi Taylor

Empress Njamah

Wizkid

Richard Nyong

Abayomi Awobokun

Toju Foyeh

Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade

Seun Osewa

Oluseun Onigbinde

Ladi Delano

Shade Ladipo

Adekunle Ayeni
DJ Xclusive

Dr. Kelechi Anyikude

Grace Ihejiamaizu

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji

Ebi Atawodi

Kayode Oladapo

Kola Aina

Mark Okoye II

Isaac Balami

Akideinde Oyebowale

Toyosi Akerele

Omotola Jalade

Ola Orekunrin

Abiola Olaniran

Chioma Agwuegbo

Prince Nnamdi Ekeh

Tolu Oniru ‘toolz’
Toolz

Olalekan Olude

Amaka Osakwe

Seye Ogunlewe

Hon. Engr Obinna Kingsley Onwubuariri

DJ Cuppy

Mercy Johnson

Deji Adeyanju

Davido

Adekunle Ayeni

Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi

Nasir Sa’idu Adhama

Dapo Oyebanjo D’banj
D’Banj

Nkechikwu Azinge

Stephenie Enaife-cooker

Peter Odemwingie

Bukky Karibi-Whyte

Kamil OLUFOWOBI

Otto Orondaam

Do2dtun
DO2dTUN

Shola Molemodile

Hon. Kasim M. Kasim

Alex Ekubo

Gossy Ukanwoke

Hon Ayodele Obe

Folawe Omikunle

Ehiz

Oluchi Orlandi

Samson Adamu

The 100 Most Influential Young Nigerians is an initiative of Avance Media in partnership with ReputationPoll.com, Barcity Media, Evergreen Initiative, EOD Partners, Jagari Designs, CELBMD Africa, My Naija Naira, Dream Ambassadors Foundation GH, iCare Hub Africa, Global Skills Exchange, Core Foundation, Okrote.blogspot.com and Project Know Thyself International

ENTERTAINMENT

Phyna Bounced From Lagos Restaurant Over Indecent Dressing

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2 hours ago

November 25, 2024

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A Lagos restaurant named Cali refused to let the 27-year-old reality TV star Phyna enter because of her outfit. Phyna shared this experience on her X social media page (previously known as Twitter).

She posted a short video showing what she had worn to the restaurant. She then joked about the incident with her fans and followers on social media.

In her words,

“So I went to have dinner at one CALI RESTAURANT Abi what they call the place😂😂😂 omo they said I’m dressed indecently and I can’t enter o. WTF!!!!!”

So I went to have dinner at one CALI RESTAURANT Abi what they call the place😂😂😂 omo they said I’m dressed indecently and I can’t enter o
WTF!!!!! pic.twitter.com/L2UZp4vjp0

— UNUSUALPHYNA🎙(phynix🔥) (@unusualphyna) November 24, 2024

In the clip, Phyna wore a revealing black jumpsuit paired with a bold burgundy afro wig. Her outfit quickly sparked debate among her followers.

Some users criticised her choice of attire, arguing that it was inappropriate for the restaurant’s standards. Others defended the establishment’s decision, stating that enforcing dress codes is their right.

“If you wear a hookers uniform, be prepared to be treated like one,” wrote a user.

“The owner has every right to set rules for their business premises,” said another.

“So another hotel the other day that brought something for the lady to cover her self….Great one…If all these restaurants will start doing this, it will definitely be a big step to correcting this error in the society,” someone else wrote.

The post generated mixed reactions, highlighting contrasting views on personal style and public expectations. The incident fuelled a broader conversation about dress norms and the balance between individual expression and venue policies.

Recall that Phyna dropped her surname and publicly disowned her family on her X page recently. She said that she was tossed around relatives’ homes as a child, adding that she should’ve suspected foul play all along.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Falz Speaks About His Worst Date Experience

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3 days ago

November 22, 2024

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Nigerian rapper Falz recently shared a humorous yet awkward story from one of his early dating experiences. During an interview on the Cocktails and Takeaways podcast with British media personality Madame Joyce, Falz recounted a surprising request from his date.

She asked him to order takeout for her family members back home. He explained the situation with his signature humour, highlighting how unexpected and awkward the moment was.

He explained,

“I haven’t had too many date experiences but the worst probably was this girl asking to buy stuff for her family at home, so I wasn’t sure how to feel. This was in Nigeria and I didn’t know whether to feel bad or not. She wanted me to buy takeaway for them, like to buy for each person… So different portions for the members of the family, takeaway for them. I didn’t even know whether to feel bad, because it was like, I came here on a date with you, not the whole family.”

Falz acknowledged that the request felt unusual but considered the possibility that her family genuinely needed the food. “I then sat and thought, What if they’re hungry? We were at a proper restaurant.”

“I feel like there are things that, when it comes to dates, there are things that the person would say directly or indirectly that would make you know whether you want to continue talking to them or not,” he added.

The rapper dismissed the idea that men immediately know if a woman is marriage material on the first date. He elaborated, suggesting that relationships often require time and experience to fully understand a partner’s potential.

He said, “To this day, there is nobody I can say that this is someone I want to marry. I haven’t gotten to that stage yet so I think it’d take a while.”

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Denzel Washington Opens Up About 15-Year Battle With Alcohol

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4 days ago

November 21, 2024

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Hollywood icon Denzel Washington recently disclosed his past struggles with alcohol during an interview with Esquire.

The two-time Academy Award winner candidly shared a fifteen-year pattern of wine consumption. What began as a casual habit gradually escalated into a regular occurrence.

He began, “Wine is very tricky. It’s very slow. It ain’t like, boom, all of a sudden,” he elaborated, recalling how a wine cellar he constructed in 1999 within his home became a place for self-indulgence.

The actor added,

“And part of it was we built this big house in 1999 with a ten-thousand-bottle wine cellar, and I learned to drink the best. So I’m gonna drink my ’61s and my ’82s and whatever we had. Wine was my thing, and now I was popping $4,000 bottles just because that’s what was left. And then later in those years I’d call Gil Turner’s Fine Wines & Spirits on Sunset Boulevard and say, Send me two bottles, the best of this or that.”

Washington also delved into his past, acknowledging his youthful experimentation with drugs. However, he emphasized that he never developed an addiction to substances such as heroin or cocaine.

He continued,

“I’m sure at first it was easy because I was younger. Two months off and let’s go. But drinking was a fifteen-year pattern. And truth be told, it didn’t start in ’99. It started earlier.”

A decade ago, as Washington neared his 60th birthday, a turning point arrived. He made the resolute decision to abstain from alcohol completely.

“I’ve done a lot of damage to the body. We’ll see. I’ve been clean. Be ten years this December. I stopped at sixty and I haven’t had a thimble’s worth since. Things are opening up for me now—like being seventy. It’s real. And it’s okay. This is the last chapter—if I get another thirty, what do I want to do? My mother made it to ninety-seven,” said Washington.

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