Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Folorunsho Alakija Complete ‘Powerful List’ In The World.

FORBES’ recently released his definitive annual women list of the extraordinary icons and leaders, ground breakers and ceiling crashers, who are asserting themselves on the world stage, with top African women making headway in the list.

From Nigeria, Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and philanthropist and business mogul, Folorunsho Alakija, made it on the list of Forbes World’s 100 Powerful Women 2014.

59years Old Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, ranked number 44 on the list, making her the most powerful woman in Nigeria while 63 years old one of Africa’s finest, Madam Folorunsho Alakija, who can be described as a modern day success story of patience, hardwork and God’s providence, got ranked as number 96 as Forbes’ World’s powerful woman.

Madam Alakija who is an Oil tycoon, Fashion entrepreneur and Vice chairman of Famfa Oil, has once been named one of Forbes’ Africa 40 Richest alongside 11 other Nigerian billionaires such as Aliko Dangote and Globalcom boss, Mike Adenuga.

A while ago, Ngozi was called out as one of TIMES ‘100 most influential people in 2014’ with business magnate, Aliko Dangote.

See list of some celebrity women who also completed the Forbes’ powerful list below

Angela Merkel from Germany –No. 1,

Michelle Obama –No. 8.

Queen Elizabeth II –No.35.

Oprah Winfrey –No.14.

Beyonce -No.17.

Lady Gaga –No.67.

Ellen Degeneres – No.46.

Angelina Jolie- No.50.

Joyce Banda from Malawi – No. 40.

Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf of Liberia –No.70.

Sofia Vergara –No.32.

Shakira Mebarak –No.58.

Gisele Bunden –No.89