American singer Beyoncé is part of a list that also includes Salman Rushdie, Lula da Silva, Lionel Messi and Olena Zelenska.

Beyoncé was named by "Time" magazine as one of the most influential people of 2023.

Producer Honey Dijon, who collaborated with Beyoncé on "Renaissance", wrote a note in which she describes the singer as "one of the greatest black artists of our time".

For Honey Dijon, "Renaissance" was "a historic moment, not only for dance music, but also as a celebration of the foundations of black music".

"She created music that celebrates all facets of black music, including the giant contributions of the gay and queer community. And then she became the artist with the most Grammys in history," he added. "Her courage, her talent, her beauty and her creativity will continue to influence and inspire black female artists for millennia to come."

The list also includes names such as Salman Rushdie, Lula da Silva, Lionel Messi and Olena Zelenska, as well as music artist Doja Cat.

Source: Expresso Newspaper