Is Mathieu Kérékou A-List?
NoC
No — Mathieu Kérékou is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Ranking Timeline
1972D$0.05M
Military Coup Leader
Leads coup, establishes socialist regime.
1975C▲$0.1M+$0.05M
President of Benin
Becomes President, gains power.
1991C$0.3M+$0.19999999999999998M
Loses Presidential Election
Defeated in election, loses power.
1996C$0.5M+$0.2M
Regains Presidency
Wins election, back in power.
2006C$0.9M+$0.4M
Steps Down as President
Leaves office after term limits.
2015C$1M+$0.09999999999999998M
Death in Cotonou
Dies in Cotonou, Benin.
2026C$1M
Benin's Former Leader
Legacy as a complex figure in Benin's history.
Last updated: February 25, 2026