
Is Yahya Jammeh A-List?
NoF
No — Yahya Jammeh is currently ranked F tier — a public figure with minimal cultural presence.
Ranking Timeline
1994C$0.5M
Military Coup Leader
Seizes power in a military coup, becoming head of state.
1996B▲$5M+$4.5M
Elected President
Wins election, consolidating his rule over Gambia.
2005B$50M+$45M
Controversial Policies Implemented
Implements policies criticized for human rights abuses, but retains power.
2015C▼$150M+$100M
Accusations of Corruption Escalate
Increasing reports of corruption and mismanagement damage his reputation.
2016D▼$200M+$50M
Refuses Election Defeat
Refuses to concede election, leading to a political crisis.
2017F▼$200M
Exile from Gambia
Forced into exile after regional intervention, losing political power.
2026F$200M
Exile and Disgrace
Living in exile, with a legacy of authoritarian rule and alleged corruption.
Last updated: February 23, 2026