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By Esther Bassey
Every year, TIME Magazine celebrates the people whose choices and influence are shaping the world around us.
The 2025 list brings together political leaders, creative stars and tech giants making a real impact across the world.
Below are seven personalities who stood out on this year’s list:
1. Keir Starmer
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has earned global respect for his calm style of leadership. The former human-rights lawyer is credited with restoring stability at home and giving Britain a stronger voice abroad.
2. Donald Trump
Back in the White House as America’s 47th President, Donald Trump remains one of the world’s most commanding political figures.
Known for his bold decisions and incredible leadership style, Trump has reshaped U.S. policy, rattled allies, and kept global attention firmly on Washington. His influence continues to define world politics in 2025.
3. Ed Sheeran
There’s something about Ed Sheeran’s music that just feels real. His songs speak to real life, love, and loss the kind of stories everyone can relate to.
Whether he’s playing to thousands in a stadium or singing alone with a guitar, his music feels personal. Ed Sheeran remains one of the most relatable stars in the world today.
4. Scarlett Johansson
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Scarlett Johansson has spent more than 20 years proving she’s not just another Hollywood name. From her early breakout in Lost in Translation to her commanding role in Black Widow, she’s shown a rare mix of talent, range, and fearlessness.
She moves easily between indie dramas and major studio hits, never allowing herself to be boxed in. What keeps her relevant is that she keeps evolving, on her own terms.
5. Mark Zuckerberg
From Facebook to Meta, Mark Zuckerberg’s vision has changed the way people connect and communicate online.
Now, Zuckerberg is turning his focus to artificial intelligence and virtual reality, two technologies he says will shape the next stage of online life.
Whether people agree with his vision or not, his work still reaches billions and continues to influence how the world connects.
6. Elon Musk
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Musk has built a career out of breaking limits. His ventures from Tesla and SpaceX to Neuralink’s brain-chip project show his drive to turn science fiction into reality.
His ambition and influence still make him one of the most powerful figures shaping the modern world.
7. Muhammad Yunus
Muhammad Yunus has spent much of his life fighting poverty and giving people a chance to stand on their own. Through his Grameen Bank, he has helped millions, mostly women, start small businesses and build better lives.
Now, as he helps guide Bangladesh back to democracy, the Nobel Peace Prize winner is proving once again that real leadership starts with lifting others.
