Nigerian artiste, Davido has been identified as one of Forbes15 Young African Creatives Rebranding Africa along with popular crooner, Wizkid. This exclusive list was published on Friday, August 28.
Other Nigerians included Lakin Ogunbawo, a talented photographer with works in British GQ and New York Times, and Amaka Osakwe (Maki Oh), who is making waves in the fashion industry, with clients like Michelle Obama, Solange Knowles and Lupita N’yongo.
Compiled by Forbes lifestyle contributor, Declan Eytan, the feature comprised profiles of Africa’s brightest talents under the age of 35 in the fields of fashion, art, music and photography.
“They’re each part of the new movement that is rebranding Africa,” states Eytan.
Davido Photo credit: ForbesMaki Oh Photo credit: ForbesWizkid Photo credit: ForbesLakin Ogunbawo Photo credit: Bellanaija
You can view their interesting profiles on the official Forbes website.
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