TIME Magazine released it's picks of "the 100 men and women whose power, talent or moral example is transforming the world" Among those in the top 100 were Oprah Winfrey, Condoleezza Rice, and Tyra Banks! Six Africans made TIME Magazine's list of the most influential people:
- Youssou N'Dour, Senegalese musician: Artists & Entertainers
- Peter Akinola, Nigeria's Archbishop: Leaders & Revolutionaries
- Barack Obama, Politician of Kenyan and American descent: Leaders & Revolutionaries
- Amr Khaled, Egyptian inspirational speaker: Heroes & Pioneers
- Monty Jones, Scientist of Sierra Leonean descent: Scientists & Thinkers
- Cyril Ramaphosa, South African union leader: Builders & Titans
