Two British-born entrepreneurs of Dominican heritage, music executive Riki Bleau and business investor Antoine Dixon-Bellot, have been named to the 2027 Powerlist, according to a press release.
The annual publication by Powerful Media recognizes 100 of the UK’s most influential people of African and Caribbean descent. First launched in 2007, the Powerlist honors Black Britons and UK residents across sectors such as business, finance, entertainment, and public service. The 2027 edition features prominent figures including actor Sir Idris Elba, podcaster Emma Grede, and City of London Corporation Chief Executive Ian Thomas.
Both Bleau and Dixon-Bellot share family roots in Scotts Head, a fishing village on the south-western coast of Dominica. Their recognition coincides with the island’s recent 48th anniversary of independence. They follow previous Powerlist honorees of Dominican heritage, including Commonwealth Secretary-General Baroness Patricia Scotland and nursing educator Professor Laura Serrant.
Bleau, who first appeared on the Powerlist in 2023, is the founder of Since ’93, a music label operating in partnership with Sony Music. He has worked with international artists such as Tems, Sam Smith, and Wizkid. His recent activities include songwriter catalogue transactions exceeding US$6 million, signing Jamaican artist Shenseea, and collaborating on UK and European shows for Vybz Kartel in 2025 and 2026.
Additionally, Bleau has connected international performers to Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival and launched Bleu Magic Rum, a brand manufactured in Dominica. “Being included on the Powerlist is a tremendous honour, especially as someone who is so in touch with my Dominican heritage,” Bleau stated in the release, expressing hope that the recognition inspires others in both the UK and Dominica.
Dixon-Bellot is making his second consecutive appearance on the list in the Business, Corporate, Financiers and Entrepreneurs category. He manages an eight-figure property portfolio across London and the Southeast of England, which includes residential developments and the 52-acre Greenstead Hall luxury estate.
His other ventures include Mastermind Media, a production company that has created music videos for artists like Stormzy and Lil Wayne, as well as East London Studios, CineHouse, and the optical equipment firm Cinescope Optics. He also owns The House by Hilly Gant, a two-AA-Rosette restaurant in Essex.
Dixon-Bellot stated that he is “deeply humbled” to represent the Dominican diaspora. “Dominica may be a small island, but its people have an extraordinary spirit, resilience and ambition that extend far beyond its shores,” he noted, adding that he aims to continue using his platform to support aspiring entrepreneurs.
The Powerlist selects its honorees based on influence, leadership, and achievement, ranking the top ten individuals while presenting the remaining figures by their respective professional categories.
