She was named in the list alongside fellow Nigerian, Chimamanda Adichie, and 98 other notable figures in diverse fields from around the world.

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The list is part of the foundation's centennial celebrations marking Einstein's 'Theory of General Relativity.'

Other notable names that appeared on the list include: award-winning entertainer, Barbara Streisand; The Alchemist author, Paulo Coelho; and the president of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.