The list, done in collaboration with YNaija and Sahara Reporters seeks to identify 21 people to watch as Lagos continues to grow – both in population and as an international powerhouse.

Check out the first 11 most influential personalities below:

Mo Abudu

Kene Mkparu

Olamide Adedeji

Wizkid

Don Jazzy

Japheth Omojuwa

Ikhide Ikheloa

Tunde Odewale

Ayo Obe

Rudolf Okonkwo (Dr Damages)

Bolanle Austin-Peters