Reputation Poll International (RPI) has announced the appointment of an independent Audit Committee to oversee and validate the selection process for the 100 Most Reputable Africans 2026, reinforcing its commitment to transparency, credibility, and ethical governance. The Audit Committee comprises senior leaders from business, government advisory, academia, media, civil society, diplomacy, and international development across Africa and the diaspora. The panel is mandated to provide independent oversight, conduct rigorous review, and ensure ethical validation of the final list. The 100 Most Reputable Africans is an annual continental benchmark recognising Africans whose leadership, integrity, and influence have demonstrated measurable impact and earned public trust locally and globally. According to Reputation Poll International, the committee operates independently of nominations and editorial functions and is guided by strict confidentiality and conflict-of-interest protocols.
Audit Committee Members
- Yvonne Thompson CBE, Deputy Lieutenant, Greater London; Founder, WINTRADE Global
- Bolaji Sofoluwe MBE, CEO, EKT Group; Champion for His Majesty’s Government, United Kingdom
- Dr Nero Ughwujabo, former Special Adviser to a UK Prime Minister
- Alimatu Dimonekene MBE, Founder and CEO, A Girl At A Time (Sierra Leone)
- Deborah Achibong, Business Consultant, Debbie Consulting
- Tshego Kekana, Founder and MD of Alfa Destiny Communications
- Oludare Richards, Journalist, The Guardian
- Tamunotonye Setima-Benebo, Strategic Communicator
- Maimba Mapuranga, CEO, Kutting Edge Solutions (Zimbabwe)
- Dr Goddy Opubo Idaminabo MD
- Dr Mena Wisdom, Founder, Doctors in Ministry
- Gladstone Selorm Kofi Dake, Secretary to the Audit Committee; Africa Representative, China-Arab-Africa Business Union (Guangzhou)
- Olwe Lorine Awuor, Managing Partner, Awuor Olwe & Co. Advocates (Kenya)
- Oluwatosin Sokan, Project Manager
- Ambassador Phebean Swill, Senior Presenter and News Anchor, Africa Young Voices (DSTV); Lecturer, Limkokwing University, Sierra Leone
- Bobbi Trehanyoung, Founder, Bobbi London; Chair, 40 Under 40 UK
- Imonikhe Alufohai, Managing Director, JMLEISTUNG Energy Services
- Dr Segun Adebayo, Executive Director, Centre for African Policy Research and Advisory (CAfPRA)
- Jacques Papenfus, Founder, Moeggesukkel Reconciliation NPC (South Africa)
- Paul Oluwafemi Balo, Founder and Team Lead, Techbooky Elite
- Prince Moses Ogoke, Managing Director and CEO, GTVAFRIK International Ltd
- Heather L. Mudhari, Diplomat; Founder, ZIMSCOT
- Dr Chioma Onoshakpor, Lecturer, Robert Gordon University (UK); Founder, Boss Babes Nigeria/Scotland
- Nikki Okedele, Consultant
- Tochi Medinus, Founder and CEO, TMED Media; former ABC News
- Lalita Pinky Taylor FRSA, Founder and CEO, We Job Box; Advisory Board Member, BusinessLDN; Expert Adviser, UNFPA Equalizer Fund; former BBC Executive Producer
- Rahila Danjuma, Founder and CEO, AfriLinx Capital; former JPMorgan investment banker; former IFC business development lead
- Lesley Arthur, CEO, Cubica Energy; Founder, Energy Quest Foundation; Board Chair, UN Global Compact Ghana
- Fombang Banns Nyuydin, Olympian House International
- Dr Nawal Houti, Brand and Reputation Strategist
Process IntegrityThe Audit Committee is responsible for validating nominees against established reputation criteria, including integrity, leadership, public trust, and sustained impact. The panel does not participate in nominations and maintains full independence from commercial or political interests.The final list of the 100 Most Reputable Africans 2026 will be released following completion of the audit process.  About Reputation Poll InternationalReputation Poll International is a global reputation intelligence and advisory organisation focused on trust, ethical leadership, and credible recognition across Africa and international markets.
