Nigeria has been ranked number 11 among the top 12 most influential countries in Africa, according to the 2023 Global Soft Power Index.
Brand Finance, a leading independent brand valuation and strategy consultancy, conducted the survey.
The index measures the strength and appeal of a country’s soft power assets, including its cultural heritage, education, governance, and global reputation.
In the list, Egypt came first, while South Africa and Morocco came second and third, respectively.
Mauritius was ranked fourth, followed by Seychelles, Tunisia, Rwanda, Algeria, Ivory Coast and Ghana.
See the list below:
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