Alex Okosi named among most influential black people in UK for 3rd straight year

Alex Okosi, Nigerian-born tech expert and managing director of Google Africa, has been recognised in the United Kingdom 2023 Powerlist.

This marks the third consecutive year that Okosi has been recognised and included in the list of outstanding black achievers.

Okoti was honoured alongside other notable individuals at the celebration of black excellence awards which was held on October 27 at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House London hotel.

Commenting on the honour, Okosi said he is proud to be on the Powerlist.

He added that being honoured for the third time is a proof of “the collective efforts in driving positive change and fostering growth in our communities”.

“I am deeply honoured and humbled to be recognised once again on the UK Powerlist,” he said.

“Being acknowledged for the third consecutive year is a testament to the collective efforts in driving positive change and fostering growth within our communities.

“The Powerlist holds immense significance in celebrating black accomplishment, and I am proud to be a part of this distinguished cohort.”

Okosi was first selected for the UK Powerlist in October 2021 after joining YouTube in 2020, following a long and illustrious career at Viacom International Media Networks Africa (now Paramount International Networks).

He was appointed as the managing director of Emerging Markets for YouTube in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

He also introduced entertainment brands like MTV Base, Comedy Central, BET and Nickelodeon in Africa.

He was selected for a second time in 2022.

He is currently responsible for Google’s leading Google’s vision, fostering partnerships, and advancing cutting-edge technologies on the continent.

Others on the list include Edward Enninful, Vogue editor; Ncuti Gatwa, an actor; Idris Elba, English actor; Stormzy, a musician; Daniel Kaluuya, British actor; KSI, YouTuber; and David Olusoga, TV historian.

The Powerlist, in partnership with J.P. Morgan, honours incredible men and women across a wide range of industries including business, science, technology and the arts.