Wizkid, Tinubu, Baltasar Engonga, others make ‘Africa’s most talked about people of 2024’

• Nigerian music superstar Wizkid is ranked as the most talked about person in Africa for 2024.
• Kenyan President William Ruto made international headlines following massive protests in Kenya against new tax hikes.
• Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, businessman Aliko Dangote, and politician Peter Obi make notable appearances in the top 10.
• The controversial Equatoguinean former official, whose intimate videos went viral, enters the rankings.

Top Charts Africa has unveiled its list of the ‘Most Talked About People in Africa for 2024’, with Nigerians dominating the rankings.

A total of 18 Nigerians secured spots in the top 30.

Afrobeats superstar Wizkid clinched the top spot on the list.

His presence in the spotlight was amplified throughout the year, driven by his ongoing public feud with fellow singer Davido and the release of his album, ‘Morayo’.

Kenyan President William Ruto secured the second position.

His leadership was thrust into the global spotlight following widespread protests in June over proposed tax hikes.

The unrest culminated in the storming of the Kenyan Parliament, after which President Ruto rejected the controversial tax bill and introduced the “Appropriations Bill 2024,” which addressed the country’s fiscal challenges.

Rounding out the top three is Nigerian singer Davido, whose year was marked by a series of high-profile events, including his lavish wedding to Chioma, dubbed “Chivido 2024.”

Other notable figures in the top 10 include Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and also business magnate Aliko Dangote.

Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga and Nigerian social media personality Bobrisky also secured their spots in the top 10, while South African singer Tyla and Nigerian politician Peter Obi rounded out the list.

In a surprising turn, Baltasar Engonga, a former public official from Equatorial Guinea, made the list following a viral scandal involving the leak of intimate videos.

The full list of Africa’s most talked-about personalities includes a mix of politicians, musicians, entertainers, and social influencers.

Other figures in the top 30 include Rema, Rigathi Gachagua, and former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, among others.

Full List of Africa’s Most Talked About People of 2024:

1. Wizkid

2. President William Ruto

3. Davido

4. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

5. Aliko Dangote

6. Raila Odinga

7. Bobrisky

8. Tyla

9. Peter Obi

10. Liema Pants

11. Rema

12. Rigathi Gachagua

13. Khosi Twala

14. Former President Uhuru Kenyatta

15. Ademola Lookman

16. Asake

17. Very Dark Man

18. Drill

19. Nyesom Wike

20. President Cyril Ramaphosa

21. Reno Omokri

22. Rose Owusu Konadu

23. Victor Osimhen

24. Baltasar Engonga

25. Sharon Ooja

26. Toyin Abraham

27. Babu Owino Paul

28. Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina

29. Danny Walter

30. Pastor Enoch Adeboye