Afro-pop sensation Davido and a trio of young, female Nigerian activists have been named to Time Magazine’s TIME100 Next list, which honours 100 individuals who are shaping the future of their fields and defining the next generation of leadership.
Announcing the list via their social media handle, Time wrote;
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“Introducing the 2021 TIME100 Next, featuring 100 emerging leaders who are shaping the future of entertainment, health, politics, business and more.”
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Like the members of the Time100 list, the Time100 Next honorees each have a tribute written by someone in their field.
“Davido is one of the biggest voices in Afrobeats because his music connects with people, often in ways that transcend his expectations,” wrote Big Brother Naija winner and rising artist, Laycon.
“When he released the song “FEM” in 2020, a title that loosely translates to “shut up” in Yoruba, he didn’t know it would become a major #EndSARS protest anthem, as youth banded together to demand the government take action to end police brutality in Nigeria last October.”
Reacting to his name being in the list, Davido wrote;
“Proud to be included in the inaugural #TIME100NEXT list!!!! @time”
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