Anthony Chiejina: Nigeria’s Voice At The Global Table Of Influence

When PRovoke Media unveiled its 2025 Influence 100, one name stood tall from Africa, Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of Dangote Group. For the fifth consecutive year, Chiejina has been recognised among the world’s most influential communications leaders, reaffirming his place as a steady global force and the only Nigerian on this year’s prestigious list.
For First Weekly Magazine, this recognition is more than a personal accolade; it is a moment of national and continental pride.
Now in its 13th year, the Influence 100 is regarded as the gold standard for measuring impact in global communications, corporate affairs and reputation leadership. Curated by PRovoke Media’s senior editorial team through rigorous research and nominations, the list celebrates executives whose strategic judgement, global reach and intellectual leadership shape how major organisations are perceived in an increasingly complex world.
Chiejina’s continued presence  with appearances in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and now 2025 places him in a rare class of professionals whose relevance has not only endured but deepened as communications has evolved from a support function into a core leadership discipline.
The Architect of Dangote’s Global Reputation
For over 15 years, Anthony Chiejina has quietly but decisively shaped the corporate voice of Dangote Group, Africa’s largest industrial conglomerate. From cement and agriculture to energy, manufacturing and consumer goods, he has overseen reputation management across one of the most diverse industrial portfolios on the continent.
PRovoke Media notes that his inclusion reflects his “central role in shaping the reputation of Dangote Group,” describing how his leadership has helped position the brand as Africa’s most admired indigenous company and a powerful symbol of African industrial ambition.
At a time when Dangote Group is expanding aggressively across Africa, navigating complex regulatory terrains and attracting heightened global attention  particularly around sustainability, energy security and industrialisation, Chiejina’s steady hand has ensured clarity, credibility and trust.
“As group head of corporate communications, he oversees external and internal reputation across multiple sectors… and has helped steer the brand’s continued recognition as the most admired indigenous company on the continent,” the publication stated.
A Career Forged Across Media, Finance and Industry
Chiejina’s authority in the communications space is grounded in a career that spans Nigeria’s media, financial and corporate sectors. Before joining Dangote Group, he held senior roles at Zenith Bank, Oceanic Bank, Seven-Up Bottling Company, as well as respected media platforms such as African Concord and the African Economic Digest (AED).
This rare blend of newsroom insight, financial market understanding and corporate strategy has given him a deep grasp of Nigeria’s political economy and stakeholder landscape  a perspective that continues to inform Dangote Group’s engagement both locally and globally.
Africa’s Rising Voice in Global Reputation Leadership
Beyond personal achievement, Chiejina’s sustained recognition signals something larger: the growing visibility of African corporate leadership in global reputation management. As trust, governance and leadership communication take centre stage amid geopolitical uncertainty and technological disruption, his presence on the Influence 100 reinforces Nigeria’s relevance in shaping the future of the profession.
The 2025 Influence 100 features leaders from 20 countries and some of the world’s most powerful organisations — including Apple, Google, Microsoft, Shell, Coca-Cola, Walmart, Nvidia, MTN, Emirates, Ford, Marriott, Tencent and Reliance Industries. Gender representation remains strong, with women holding a majority for the second consecutive year, and the cohort is the most academically accomplished to date.
Yet, among this formidable global field, Anthony Chiejina stands alone as Nigeria’s representative — consistent, credible and globally respected.
A Quiet Force, A Lasting Legacy
In an era where noise often overshadows substance, Chiejina’s influence is defined by discipline, depth and discretion. His fifth consecutive appearance on the Influence 100 is not merely a celebration of professional excellence, but a testament to what sustained leadership, strategic clarity and cultural intelligence can achieve.
For Nigeria, and for Africa, Anthony Chiejina’s global recognition is a reminder that world-class leadership is not only present on the continent — it is shaping conversations at the very highest levels.