Dr Mohamed Mo Ibrahim is Sudanese-born British entrepreneur, who is popularly known as the telecommunication giant of the African continent. Academically trained as an electrical engineer, Ibrahim stepped into the world of mobile communications immediately after completing his graduation. Having learned the nuances of the field, he went on to establish his own company Mobile Systems International that designed mobile networks. His magnum opus came when he founded Celtel International. The company became one of the largest mobile communication services providers in the African continent, catering to more than a dozen countries and millions of users. Celtel changed the way people lived, making mobile communications a vital part of existence. Following the deal in which he sold Celtel to Kuwait’s Mobile Telecommunication Company he diverted his energy to philanthropic works, initializing Mo Ibrahim Foundation. The foundation aims at recognizing and rewarding excellence in Africa Leadership through its Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership