Nigerian Named the Most Powerful Black Man in Britain (Photos)

 He's the Queen's escort in London who locked horns with John Bercow and has a library named after him at Cambridge - not bad for a boy who grew up without a loo in Nottingham.

 

 

Ken Olisa

64-year old British businessman and the first black Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London, Kenneth "Ken" Olisa, OBE, FRSA, FBCS, has been named the most influential black Briton on the Powerlist 2016 – the annual list of the 100 most powerful people of African and African Caribbean heritage in Britain.

 

Ken Olisa who will receive the Powerlist 2016 award at a ceremony at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum, beat the likes of Sir Lenny Henry and Oscar-winning director, Steve McQueen, and F1 champ World champion, Lewis Hamilton in the annual list that marks the achievements of African and Caribbean people in Britain.

Ken Olisa with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at the Premiere of Spectre.

As Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London, Olisa is tasked with supporting the Royal Family and advancing social inclusion in the capital.

 

Powerlist 2016 publisher, Michael Eboda said: "I am delighted to salute the truly inspirational men and women in this year’s magazine. Ken is a wonderful role model who highlights the exceptional talent in black communities."

 

 

Previous Powerlist winners include architect David Adjaye and former Children’s Laureate, Malorie Blackman.