The Most Influential People of African Descent is set to unveil its global list at the 2020 edition of the annual MIPAD Recognition and Awards ceremony, showcasing far reaching impact and contributions made by people of African descent in public and private sectors across the globe.
Inspired by recent conversations on gender and racial equality, the theme for this year’s Global Reckoning edition has been tagged “Representation Matters” which fully underscores the importance and urgency for awareness and balance on a worldwide scale.
This year’s edition, looks forward to amplifying the presence of people of African descent at the highest positions in the largest, most influential and iconic institutions in the world.
In the spirit of recognition, we celebrate and showcase outstanding personalities at the highest positions in the world because our “Representation Matters” on the decision- making tables in Politics & Governance, Business & Entrepreneurship, Media & Culture and Humanitarian endeavors worldwide.
Congratulations are in order to the class of 2020 MIPAD honorees for their consistency dedication and contributions in African advancement in these unprecedented times.
Following the opening of the 47th UN General Assembly, the MIPAD 2020 list will be officially unveiled at the MIPAD Recognition & Awards Ceremony, 4pm EST, Sunday, Oct 4th. Click here to RSVP.
For congratulatory ads, sponsorship & speaking opportunity, please contact – Kamil Olufowobi, CEO, kamil@mipad.org +234 806 305 1991 (Lagos)
About MIPAD
Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD), is a global civil society initiative in support of the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent, focusing our efforts on the 1st pillar; RECOGNITION.
MIPAD publishes a unique global 100 list that identifies high achievers of African descent worldwide, pairing those based across the Diaspora with their counterparts inside Africa, across various verticals, annually until 2024.
