Nigeria has been ranked number 11 among the top 12 most influential countries in Africa, according to the 2023 Global Soft Power Index.
The ranking was done by Brand Finance, a leading independent brand valuation and strategy consultancy.
The index measures the strength and appeal of a country’s soft power assets, including its cultural heritage, education, governance, and global reputation.
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In the list, Egypt came first while South Africa and Morocco came second and third respectively.
Africa’s Most Influential Countries:
1. Egypt
2. South Africa
3. Morocco
4. Mauritius
5. Seychelles
6. Tunisia
7. Rwanda
8. Algeria
9. Ivory Coast
10. Ghana
11. Nigeria
12. Sudan