London, 07/04/2016. C. Hub magazine 2016 100 most influential creatives. April – June issue .
“We probably will be kicking several butts with this year’s 100 most influential for all the good and well, bad reasons for some. They are not the usual names you’ve always seen.

Recognizing the importance of creativity, coupled with the power of social media, you can no longer put people in just one box and define them. More and more people are now thinking and living outside the long familiar definition, and they’re out influencing their circle with their own unchecked imaginations.

These are the people challenging what you’ve known for ages, challenging the stereotypes, challenging the norms and creating their own reality . Their reality which resonates with the needs of people around them. They’re the new leaders of our time, the influencers.
Years back if you heard ‘influential’ , you probably would start listing all the media famous names and ‘world leaders’, – position or status leaders. One good thing about this era is, such definitions of influence are being challenged.

C. Hub magazine understands the principles of maximising smallness and the principles of authenticity, creativity and vision , and has tailored this year’s most influential again based on the fact that these individuals are maximising resources around them to create powerful ripple effects that are changing lives, using the power of their gifting , vision and creativity . This however is an inexhaustible list as we continue to research to update the list of those influencing our time. Power to your imagination. Meet your 2016 most influential creatives as compiled by us and our contributors .

Feel free to send us your creative influencers too. All relevant suggestions will be published on our next listing. Email me , editor@fauntee.com or tweet your views to @C_hubmagazine #CHUB100Mostinfluential

Come out of the box, and let your imagination take the lead and #Keepwalking.”

The magazine will be available in both app and print editions from Monday 11th April, 2016 on www.chubmagazine.com

The inexhaustible list is as follows , in no particular order:

Jourdan Dunn – Model and fashion icon. (see cover story)

2. AKON – MAKING POSITIVE IMPACT.

A US – Senegalese Rapper is not only continuously uplifting people with his music but also walking walk by opening doors of opportunity in America and Africa. Determined to reach out for his roots, determined to transform his people positively Akon wants to show us that leadership comes from within: “Personally, I don’t think that charities in Africa really work,” “I think it just holds the people down longer than it should.” On lighting Africa, he says: “ If you want to make an impact, start from the rural areas because that is the heartbeat of Africa. Leading by example, he has launched an initiative aim at developing an innovative solar-powered solution that will provide electricity in rural areas. The difference with being a leader is that you take the first step. Leadership begins with you.

3. SERENA WILLIAMS

Tell me, there are billions of reasons why people love Serena Williams but none is as powerful and enduring to my heart and mind than her drive to change the face of tennis forever. She has the credibility, motivated,energized and committed. She inspired my generation, and next generation with her talent. Kudos to her! As the world No.1 who cherishes her roots and proud of her heritage, she is not only motivating Africans but building schools such as Serena Williams Secondary school in Matooni, Kenya. On the latest row, Serena frowns at Novak Djokovic urging him to explain why male player deserved more money than their female counterparts. Serena continues to have positive influence on women and men throughout the whole world and she is admired for her talent and courage.

4. DUPSY ABIOLA

A city girl with her mega bucks left her juicy career as lawyer to start her own business. In 2010 Dupsy founded ‘Intern Avenue’ “to give young people more opportunities to understand what might be a good fit for them and to empower employers not to be a slave to the system.” In her word: “I won’t pretend that it wasn’t a big decision” The ability and willing to change a life is what counts in leadership. Taking responsibility for the quality of leadership people experience regardless of your status, age, sex and race is what inspires people to follow a leader.

5. Lewis Hamilton

6. Mo Farah

7. John Boyega

8. Floyd Mayweather

9. Usain Bolt

10. Anthony Abuah

11. Niyi Towolawi

12. Lupita Nyong’o

13. Sade Adu

14. Dorothy Ghettuba

15. Mark Zukerberg

16. Sarkodie

17. Bassey Ikpi

18. Chimamanda Adichie

19. Bola Agbaje

20. Amma Asante

21. Akua Gyamfi: Akua Gyamfi: award winning journalist and Founder of the British blacklist, Akua is the UK’s no.1 sought after correspondence for diversity in the arts sectors.

22. Dr Clare Anyiam-Osigwe (nee Eluka).Dr Clare Anyiam-Osigwe (nee Eluka), multi-award winning Founder of 2 pioneering brands: Premae and JoClarePr, Clare believes in changing the world once face at a time whilst helping new businesses find their market position in their industries.

23. Florence Adepoju

24. Bianca Miller

25. Ade Hassan

26. Genevieve Nnaji

27. Grace ladoja

28. Michaela Coel

29. Michealene Holder-March :

30. Joivan Wade

31. Idris Elba

32. Calvin Demba

33. David avery

34. Emmanuel Anyiam-Osigwe

35. Nathan Brion

36. Chucky Venn

37. ALuko Eni

38. ANTHONY JOSHUA

39. AUSTIN OKERE

40. SIMBI AJIKAWO

41. O’SHEA JACKSON – Ice Cube

42. Tyler Perry

43. Chief Ayo Oyebade :
Chief Ayo Oyebade is an award winning Accountant (Ambassador Award at Best of Nigeria 2011 Awards); Blogger (www.ayooyebade.com); Actor and Producer.
With over 26 years’ experience in Accountancy & Finance, Ayo’s clients include numerous Show Business Personalities and he has worked on a few films as Production Accountant.
Ayo, is a Member and, Past President of Hendon Rotary Club (2011/12 & 2013/14); Secretary of UK Nollywood Producers Guild; Treasurer of the Actors Guild of UK Nollywood; a Member of the Organising Committee of Nigerian Centenary Awards UK 2014 (Finance & Awards sub committees) and Treasurer of Face Front Charity. www.imdb.com/name/nm5551841/

44. Yawa Hansen-Quao

45. Dr MKO Balogun

46. Mario Balitollie

47. LEBRON JAMES

48. Ejiro Amos Tafiri

49. Nana Addo Tamakloe

50. Sola Babatunde

51. Winston Ellis

52. Emmanuel Oyeleke

53. MaameYaa Boafo

54. Obi Emelonye

55. Abiola Orimolade

56. Dr Nkem Ezeilo

57 .Faustina Anyanwu

58. Prof Rotimi Jaiyesimi

59. Chief Aloysius Ihezie

60. Gayle Thompson

61. Joel Anthony

62. Christopher Samba

63. Charles Thompson (MBE)

64. Kwame Koranteng

65. Mandy Sanghera

66. Levi Roots

67. Vincent Kompany

68. Christian Benteke

69. Eze Ihenacho

70. Simone Biles

71. Wesley Snipes

72. Rita Clifton

73. Ava Duvernay

74. Sandra Nelson :

75. Mehdi Hasan

76. Deborah St Lewis

77. Chioma Nnani

78. Segun Agbeje

79. Tunde Alabi :

80. Emeka Anyanwu

81. Funke Abimbola

82. Bernadette Adufe

83. Adi Alfa

84. Jelani Aliyu

85. Joy Adenuga

86. John Magufuli

87. Chinedu Echeruo

88. Alex Iwobi

89. Venicia Stelle Guinot

90. Muzvare Betty Makoni

91. Justina Mutale

92. Josh Daniel Jones – Photographer

93. Vivian Timothy

94. Oluwakayode Ogundamisi

95. Dr Alistair Soyode

96. Minna Salami

97. Vusi Thembekwayo

98. Linda Ikeji

99. Trevor Ncube

100. Ferdinard Lawson

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Regards,

MBW PR team .