Annual non-ranking premium list highlights the artists, creators, executives, and digital leaders shaping Africa’s fast growing event and entertainment industry.
Africa’s event and entertainment industry continues to experience rapid growth, expanding its global influence and strengthening its creative economy.

In 2025, the continent saw unprecedented audience engagement, record breaking concert attendance, and a surge in digital driven events that connected African audiences across borders and diasporas.

This year’s Top 50 African Event Influencers list recognizes the individuals and brands whose creativity, leadership, and cultural impact continue to define Africa’s event ecosystem. From globally acclaimed performers and festival executives to digital media powerhouses, event technology innovators, and cultural conveners, these influencers are setting new standards and amplifying Africa’s presence on the world stage.

Music superstars such as Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Rema, Tems, Asake, Ayra Starr, Black Sherif, and Diamond Platnumz remain central to Africa’s global recognition, driving both commercial success and cultural momentum. South African performers including Tyla, Black Coffee, Cassper Nyovest, and Boity Thulo continue to expand Africa’s global footprint through international tours and collaborations.

Behind the scenes, industry executives such as Asa Asika, Cecil Hammond, Beryl Agyekum, Kennedy Agyepong Jr., and Kojo Soboh anchor the continent’s event architecture with large scale productions, festival brands, youth centered experiences, and heritage celebrations. Meanwhile, digital media publishers, technology innovators, DJs, and top MCs continue to shape the visibility, engagement, and delivery of Africa’s biggest event moments.

Curated by Impact Concept and Solutions Limited (ICS Africa) in partnership with Avance Media, the 2025 list celebrates excellence across six categories: Event Executives, DJs, Digital Media Publishers, MCs/Hosts, Music Performers, and Digital Event Influencers.

The other lists by ICS Africa includes; Africa’s Phenomenal 50 to commemorate the 2025 International Women’s Day and Top 50 NGOs in Africa and Africa’s Authentic 50.

ICS Africa Top 50 African Event Influencers 2025

1. Event Organizers, Executives & Conveners
(Includes event founders, producers, executives, megagathering conveners, logistics leaders, and event tech innovators)

• Asa Asika (Nigeria) — Co Founder, The Plug
• Beryl Agyekum (Ghana) — CEO, EchoHouse Ghana Limited
• Cecil Hammond (Nigeria) — CEO, Flytime Promotions
• Chief Olu Ogunboyejo (Nigeria) — Chairman, Ojude Oba Festival
• Dentaa Amoateng, MBE (Ghana) — Founder, GUBA Enterprise
• Deola Art Alade (Nigeria) — CEO, Livespot360
• Kennedy Agyepong Jr. (Ghana) — CEO, AfroFuture
• Kojo Soboh (Ghana) — CEO, EMY Africa
• Best Amakhian (Nigeria) — Founder, Glitch Africa; Creative Producer & Experience Architect
• Nabil Alhassan (Ghana) — CEO, Event Factory Ghana; Event Logistics & Production
• Pastor Jerry Eze (Nigeria) — Convener, NSPPD; Mega Gathering Leader
• Kingsley Kordie (Ghana) — Founder, Akwaaba App; EventTech Innovator

2. Event DJs

• DJ Kronikx (Kenya)
• DJ Maphorisa (South Africa)
• DJ Obi (Nigeria)
• DJ Tunez (Nigeria)
• DJ Zinhle (South Africa)
• Kaythedeejay (Kenya)

3. Event Bloggers & Digital Media Publishers

• Ameyaw Debrah (Ghana) - AmeyawDebrah.com
• Tunde Ednut (Nigeria) - King Tunde Ednut
• Uche Pedro (Nigeria) — Founder & Editor in Chief, BellaNaija

4. Masters of Ceremonies (MCs & Hosts)

• Anita Erskine (Ghana)
• Do2dtun (Nigeria)
• Ebuka Obi Uchendu (Nigeria)
• Jerry Shaffer (Nigeria)
• Kojo Manuel (Ghana)
• MC Gogo (Kenya)

5. Music Performers (Event Headliners)

• Asake (Nigeria)
• Alhaji Popping (Nigeria)
• Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
• Black Coffee (South Africa)
• Black Sherif (Ghana)
• Boity Thulo (South Africa)
• Burna Boy (Nigeria)
• Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)
• Davido (Nigeria)
• Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
• Fena (Kenya)
• Juma Jux (Tanzania)
• Mr Eazi (Nigeria)
• Rema (Nigeria)
• Sarkodie (Ghana)
• Shatta Wale (Ghana)
• Stonebwoy (Ghana)
• Tems (Nigeria)
• Tyla (South Africa)
• Wizkid (Nigeria)

6. Digital Event Influencers & Lifestyle Creators

• Lawal Hardcore (Nigeria)
• Crazy Kennar (Kenya)
• Zari Hassan (Uganda)