Most talked about Africans for the year 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, we highlights the most talked-about Africans of the year across sports, business, politics, and entertainment.

The ranking, based on data from The Social Chart and Google Analytics, focuses on individuals who dominated online conversations from January to November 2024.

Nigerians featured prominently, with figures like musicians Wizkid and Davido, businessman Aliko Dangote, and politicians Bola Tinubu and Peter Obi making the list.

Other notable names include Kenyan politicians William Ruto and Raila Odinga, South African musicians Tyla Seethal and Liyema Pantsi, and Nigerian social media personality Bobrisky.

The list reflects the influence of these personalities on social media and traditional media throughout the year.