From Dangote and Tyla to Vozinha and Rebecca Enonchong: 26 Africans making waves in 2026

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A list of 26 Africans making significant contributions in 2026 spans leaders in science, entrepreneurship, tourism, sports, and finance. Highlights include advancements in AI, disease research, and record-breaking athletic performances shaping Africa's future.

Whether as scientists battling disease, entrepreneurs building Africa’s AI future, ministers reshaping tourism, athletes breaking records or financiers driving economic change, these are the Africans whose achievements have defined this year so far.