Here are the most powerful women in Africa (see Nigerians on the list)

Forbes Africa has made a list of 50 leading women on the continent who have made great marks in almost all spheres of human life.

Among them are 10 Nigerians who contributed greatly to art, politics, business, and public life.

Popular author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Folorunsho Alakija, Ibukun Awosika, Obiageli Oby Ezekwesili, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Uchenna 'Uche' Pedro are some of the Nigerians who made the cut.

Below is the list of Nigerians Forbes picked:

1. Folorunsho Alakija (Oil sector)

2. Ibukun Awosika (Manufacturing)

3. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (Publishing)

4. Obiageli "Oby" Ezekwesili (Social development)

5. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Healthcare)

6. Uchenna "Uche" Pedro (Media)

7. Olajumoke Adenowo (Advertising)

8. Arunma Oteh (Finance)

9. Amina J. Mohammed (Social Development)

10. Tara Fela-Durotoye (Beauty)