Entertainer Ikechukwu Okafor Samuel, better known as the "King of Soul," has been named one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world for the second year in a row.
The honor is given to those who "epitomize the epitome of holistic excellence, seamlessly blending his roles as an entrepreneur, gospel maestro, and philanthropic stalwart," according to Time.
Samuel, whose real name is Ikechukwu Okafor Okafor, was also named one of Time's "Most Intriguing People" in 2015.
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Ashoka, a global platform for social innovation, introduced the Arab World Social Entrepreneurship Programme (ASEP) to support local social entrepreneurs in scaling up their operations in three key areas – healthcare, environment and women participation for inclusive growth.