Two Africans who both stepped up to major tasks in their
own rights - but in very different roles - have been featured on TIME
magazine's 100 Most Influential People (TIME 100) 2018 list.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa and US-based South
African comedian Trevor Noah are two of 100 - among other names such as Donald
Trump, Oprah Winfrey, Rihanna and Prince Harry.
The TIME 100 list features individuals recognised for
changing the world, regardless of the consequences of their actions (which
explains the inclusion of Donald Trump and other controversial people before
him).
Individuals or a group of people are exclusively chosen by
TIME editors with nominations coming from the TIME 100 alumni and the
magazine's international writing staff.
Each entrant has a short write-up written by an equally
prominent individual, describing what makes them influential.
Mnangagwa is listed in the leaders category, with the
write-up on him by Zimbabwean activist, Evan Mawarire.
"The elation that greeted the end of Robert Mugabe’s
37-year reign naturally enough transformed into hopes for his successor,"
Mawarire says.
"A fantastic storyteller, he has always been a defier
of rules, which he broke simply by being born in his native country. At The
Daily Show, which he has truly globalised, Trevor seeks out comedians of colour
in every possible venue, no matter how small," writes Hollywood actress
Lupita Nyong'o on Trevor Noah, who is listed in the pioneers category.
Tennis star, Roger Federer and actress Nicole Kidman are
among six entrants on is this year's various TIME 100 front covers.
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