Olu Of Warri, Others Make List Of 100 Most Reputable Africans

Reputable Poll International (RPI) in collaboration with the Global Reputation Forum (GRF) has unveiled Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri as one of the 100 most reputable Africans in the 2025 list.

The annual announcement by RPI celebrates African leaders, innovators and change makers who have made exceptional contributions across diverse sectors, including business, governance, arts, education and humanitarian activities.

The list of the 2025 honourees recognised 17 Nigerians across different walks of life. They include the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, Minister of Industry Trade & Investment, Jumoke Oduwole,  Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III and Pastor Enoch Adeboye.

Others are Apostle Jushua Selman, Tony Elumelu, Senator Gbemisola Saraki, Prof. Benedict Oramah, Dr Bala Wunti, Cosmas Maduka, Dr Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, Dr Paul Enenche, Kamil Olufowobi, Mayam Uwais, Wemimo Abbey, Songwriter and worship singer, Osinachi Egbu, better known as “Sinach”, and Poet Alhanislam, Maryam Bukar Hassan.

Ogiame Atuwatse III since his coronation in 2021 has continued to build bridges of partnership  across the globe and attract development to Warri Kingdom as a change maker and a serial entrepreneur.

Opposition leader of the UK Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, also made the list in the African Diaspora category.

The Honourees were chosen for their significant local and global influence as well as their ability to create meaningful change.

According to the GRF, the 2025 honourees were selected through a rigorous method based on integrity, ethical leadership and commitment to societal well-being.