Is Olusegun Obasanjo A-List?
NoB
No — Olusegun Obasanjo is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1976
Becomes Head of State
Lost A-list status in 2015
Dropped to B tier — International mediator role
Ranking Timeline
1976A$10M
Becomes Head of State
Ascends to power after assassination.
1979A$20M+$10M
Transition to civilian rule
Handing over power marks important legacy.
1999A$50M+$30M
Elected President of Nigeria
Returns to power as democratically elected leader.
2003A$100M+$50M
Re-elected as President
Continues to lead Nigeria.
2007A$150M+$50M
Steps down from presidency
End of two-term presidency.
2015B▼$180M+$30M
International mediator role
Active in African politics and peace efforts.
2026B$200M+$20M
Influential African statesman
Remains a influential figure in African politics.
Last updated: February 25, 2026