Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Tiwa Savage, Nissi Ogulu, Hephzibah Akinwale, and Eniola Shokunbi were recognized as winners at the 10th edition of the Forbes Women Africa Awards, which took place during the Forbes Women Africa Leading Women Summit in South Africa.
This year’s summit, themed “To The Power of 10: The Rule-Breakers In Africa’s Next Chapter,” honored women who are making significant contributions across diverse sectors. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award, while Tiwa Savage received the Media Icon Award. Nissi Ogulu was presented with the Youth Icon Award, Hephzibah Akinwale earned the Next Generation Award, and Eniola Shokunbi was acknowledged with the Young Achiever Award.
The Forbes Women Africa Leading Women Summit is a distinguished annual event that convenes prominent women from various fields, including business, politics, arts, sports, and civil society. It acts as a platform to celebrate female pioneers who are contributing to a more equitable and prosperous world. Since its establishment, the event has also marked International Women’s Day on March 8, emphasizing the accomplishments and resilience of women throughout Africa and beyond.
Here is the full list of this year’s award winners:
Lifetime Achievement Award – Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Social Impact Award – Wanjira Mathai
Young Achiever Award – Eniola Shokunbi
Next Generation Award – Hephzibah Akinwale
Youth Icon Award – Nissi Ogulu
Media Icon Award – Tiwa Savage
Academic Excellence Award – Dr Adriana Marais
Sports Award – Sue Destombes
Visionary Ally Award – Soul Deng
Entertainer of the Year Award – Sarah Hassan
Excellence in Entertainment Award – Minnie Dlamini
Technology and Innovation Award – Jessica Mshama
Champion of Change Award – Dr Glenda Gray
Businesswoman Award – Rita Zwane
Champion of Entertainment Promotion Award – Tholsi Pillay
Change Maker of the Decade Award – Arunma Oteh
Written by: Adesina Oluwaseun
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