Two trailblazing British-born professionals with Dominican family ties – veteran music industry leader Riki Bleau and seasoned business investor Antoine Dixon-Bellot – have earned spots on the highly anticipated 2027 Powerlist, per an official public announcement. Published annually by UK-based Powerful Media, the long-running Powerlist, first unveiled in 2007, curates 100 of the nation’s most impactful figures of African and Caribbean heritage, spanning sectors from finance and entertainment to public service and academia. The 2027 cohort includes high-profile names such as award-winning actor Sir Idris Elba, fashion entrepreneur and top podcaster Emma Grede, and City of London Corporation Chief Executive Ian Thomas.
Both Bleau and Dixon-Bellot trace their ancestral roots to Scotts Head, a tight-knit fishing community along Dominica’s southwestern shore, and their latest recognition lands just weeks after the Caribbean island marked its 48th year of national independence. They join a distinguished roster of previous Powerlist honourees of Dominican descent, including Commonwealth Secretary-General Baroness Patricia Scotland and renowned nursing educator Professor Laura Serrant.
For Bleau, this marks his third consecutive year earning a Powerlist placement. As founder of the independent music label Since ’93, which operates under a strategic partnership with Sony Music, he has collaborated with global A-list talent including Tems, Sam Smith, and Wizkid. His recent career milestones include overseeing songwriter catalogue deals valued at more than $6 million, signing Jamaican dancehall star Shenseea, and organising sold-out UK and European tour dates for iconic artist Vybz Kartel scheduled for 2025 and 2026. Beyond his music industry work, Bleau has spearheaded partnerships that bring top international performers to Dominica’s beloved annual World Creole Music Festival, and launched Bleu Magic Rum, a premium spirits brand distilled and bottled on the island. “Being named to the Powerlist is an immense privilege, particularly as someone who remains deeply connected to my Dominican roots,” Bleau shared in the official statement, noting he hopes the achievement motivates young aspiring creators and business leaders across both the UK and Dominica.
Dixon-Bellot, meanwhile, secures his second straight Powerlist placement in the Business, Corporate, Financiers and Entrepreneurs category. He oversees an eight-figure property portfolio spanning London and the South East of England, encompassing luxury residential development projects and the sprawling 52-acre Greenstead Hall country estate. His diverse cross-sector holdings also include Mastermind Media, a production house that has created award-winning music videos for global stars such as Stormzy and Lil Wayne; East London Studios and CineHouse, two leading creative production facilities; specialist optical equipment manufacturer Cinescope Optics; and The House by Hilly Gant, a critically acclaimed two-AA-Rosette restaurant in Essex. “I am deeply humbled to carry the flag for the Dominican diaspora on this national stage,” Dixon-Bellot remarked. “Dominica may be a small island geographically, but the resilience, creativity, and ambition of its people stretch far beyond its coastlines.” He added that he intends to leverage his growing platform to provide mentorship and funding support for emerging underrepresented entrepreneurs across the UK and Caribbean.
The Powerlist’s annual selection process evaluates all nominees on three core metrics: tangible industry influence, exemplary leadership track record, and measurable career and community impact. The top 10 highest-ranked honourees are named individually, while the remaining 90 influential figures are grouped by their professional sectors for the published edition.