IMPACT MAKER RECOGNITION

CITYMAG NEWS24 proudly honors Nollywood veteran actor Femi Brainard as one of its distinguished 40 Global Impact Makers, recognizing his enduring contribution to the growth and international recognition of the African entertainment industry.

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Lagos, Nigeria — CityMag News24 has officially recognized veteran Nollywood actor Robert Young as one of its distinguished honorees in the CityMag News24 Power 40 – Impact Makers, celebrating individuals whose work has significantly influenced culture, entertainment, and global storytelling.

CityMag News24 proudly celebrates Fadekemi ‘Faé’ Olumide, recognizing her as one of the distinguished honorees in the CITYMAG NEWS24 POWER 40 – IMPACT MAKERS, a special recognition dedicated to individuals whose work continues to shape culture, inspire generations, and elevate African storytelling on the global stage.

 NEWARK, NEW JERSEY — Ras Baraka, the longtime mayor of Newark, has been recognized among the Power 40 Global Impact Makers for his sustained leadership, transformative policy initiatives, and measurable impact on urban development both locally and nationally. 

 CITYMAG NEWS24 proudly recognizes renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump as one of its 40 Power Impact Makers — Global Leadership Legends, honoring his decades of influence in law, advocacy, and social justice leadership. 

 CITYMAG NEWS24 proudly recognizes Craig L. Newton, Mayor of Norcross, Georgia, as one of its Global Impact Makers, honoring his commitment to leadership excellence, community development, and public service. 

For more than four decades, Pete Edochie has remained one of the most respected and influential figures in African cinema, a man whose voice, presence, and cultural authority helped define the identity of Nollywood long before the global spotlight turned toward the industry.

Veteran Nollywood actor Tony Umez is being celebrated by CITYMAG NEWS24 as one of its distinguished Power 40 Global Impact Makers, in recognition of his enduring contribution to African cinema, storytelling, and cultural representation over several decades.

CITYMAG NEWS24 proudly honors Billye Aaron as one of its Power 40 Global Impact Makers, recognizing her enduring commitment to philanthropy, leadership, and community empowerment.