Kehinde Wiley Nigerian painter listed as one of TIME's most influential People

Nigerian-born American painter Kehinde Wiley  made TIME's 100 Most Influential People 2018 list.

Wiley, who painted the official portrait of Barack Obama, which was unveiled earlier this year at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C, is among the legends being celebrated this year.

The list contains actors, painters, musicians, businessmen, political leaders, athletes and people from all walks of life who are making remarkable contributions in their field.

It features a diverse group of Africans in each category like US-based South African comedian and Daily Show host Trevor Noah, whose profile was written by Hollywood star Lupita Nyong'o.

Kenyan anti-female genital mutilation activist Nice Nailantei Leng'ete and Zimbabwe's president Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa who took office following the ousting of Robert Mugabe, were also among the Africans on the list.

The list also includes Rihanna, comedian Tiffany Haddish, "Black Panther" director Ryan Coogler and actor Chadwick Boseman, Sterling K. Brown.

The list includes people like Cardi B, who just released her debut album and Issa Rae, who signed to have two more shows on HBO.