Top Global 100 Impact People · #3
Yuston Nessy
Random fact: Built a global movement across continents.
Overview
Yuston Nessy is a Congolese-born international entrepreneur, cultural strategist and founder of The One Movement International. Through a growing ecosystem spanning fashion, diplomacy, investment, media and humanitarian initiatives, he connects governments, investors, private-sector leaders, creatives and international institutions.
Impact Summary
| Metric | Value | GIR Score |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Influence | $4M USD | 4,000 |
| Media Influence | Emerging | 200,000 |
| Political Impact | Influential | 15,000,000 |
| Trade Impact | $900K USD | 900 |
| Total Power Rank | — | 15,204,900 |
Biography
Yuston Nessy is a Congolese entrepreneur, cultural strategist and founder of The One Movement International, a global platform dedicated to advancing cultural diplomacy, international cooperation, entrepreneurship, investment, fashion, media and humanitarian action.
With more than a decade of experience across fashion, entertainment and international events, he has developed initiatives connecting African creative industries with global institutions, governments, private-sector leaders and international stakeholders. His work has included official engagements with government representatives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, institutional dialogue in the United Arab Emirates, interactions with United Nations stakeholders and engagement with a Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
Through The One Movement International, he is developing a long-term platform for dialogue, collaboration and Africa-global partnerships.
Milestones
- 2015Began developing an international career across fashion, entrepreneurship, events and cultural initiatives.
- 2019Founded and developed The One Fashion Week International as a platform promoting African fashion, culture, creativity and international exchange.
- 2023Expanded international cultural and fashion initiatives, strengthening connections between African creative industries and international markets.
- 2025Delivered the 5th edition of The One Fashion Week International in Kinshasa, combining fashion, cultural diplomacy, peace, unity and humanitarian action.
- 2025Expanded international engagement with government representatives, cultural institutions, media organizations and international stakeholders.
- 2026Established The One Movement International as a broader platform encompassing diplomacy, culture, business, investment, fashion, media and humanitarian initiatives.
- 2026Developed institutional dialogue and cooperation opportunities in the United Arab Emirates, including engagement with the Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum.
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Source: World Impact Media Organization
Methodology: The Top Global 100 Impact People ranking is a list of the world's most impactful people. In calculating business revenue, impacted global business revenue, social media following, online search engine visibility and official partnerships, World Impact Media Organization strives to provide the most transparent calculations available, with each listed profile containing a detailed analysis of how that person's work is impacting the world. Read our complete methodology →