Top 10 most powerful African celebrities – See who is number 1! (With Pictures)

7. Salif Keita – Mali

Salif is highly regarded in Mali for two major things. First, he is a direct descendant of the founder of the Mali Empire known as Sundiata Keita. Second, he is among the musicians that pioneered Afro-pop.

However, the 62 year old musician started to encounter his fare share of troubles after being labeled as an outcast in the village, for suffering from Albinism.

He has been a major figure in the fight against stigma normally associated to albinos worldwide.