TIME magazine has released its list of the 100 most influential people in the World for 2017.
This list is always exciting and insightful for the most part – comprising of people placed in different categories: pioneers, artists, leaders, titans and icons.
As usual, a short profile is written for each individual by someone who is considered to be prominent or equally influential.
For example, under Pioneers, Chance the Rapper is featured in a short profile, penned by rapper Common.
Some of our favourite and most notable names on the list include:
Common writes a lovely profile about how he once gave Chance a call, before he blew up – after a request from his grandmother to make contact with one of her friend’s grandchildren – just to encourage him to pursue his music dream.
Common says he forgot about the call, until many years later, Chance reminded him about it.
It’s fairly obvious why Chance is listed under “Pioneers”.
If you need a lesson – have you been living under a rock? (For real).
Easily one of the most talented individuals on the planet right now.
Donald’s profile is written by Tina Fey, who recalls Glover’s rise to fame, from his days as a writer at 30 Rock.
Fey recalls how Glover a.k.a. Childish Gambino approached her and a co-producer informing them of his desire to pursue acting.
And the rest is history. Glover is everywhere you turn and dominating in every aspect.
It’s no surprise he made it onto the TIME 100 list.
Mr Modi is a very interesting leader to watch.
In fact, we hope someone is writing a book on him – if it isn’t out there already.
A quick lesson: he is India’s current Prime Minister. He is credited with getting India’s economy on track and booming. It is now considered one of the fastest growing economies in the world. It is also considered to be one of the world’s best start-up incubators.
That tells us that he is doing something right and we would like to know how he is doing it.
He is definitely a world leader worth looking out for.
Other prominent names feature NBA and Cleveland Cavaliers superstar, Lebron James, Actress and icon Viola Davis, among others.
This list is worth an in-depth perusal.
Reading through the profiles is always a treat.
Take a look at the full list and let us know who your favourite picks are!