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WHERE EXCELLENCE IS CROWNED

Celebrating visionaries, innovators & leaders who redefine industries and inspire generations

Most reputable Award for African Achievers across the globe.

POWERED BY MY MEDIA AFRICA

LEADERSHIP AWARD

Honoring trailblazers who transform uncertainty into opportunities and inspire collective greatness through visionary action.

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HONOUR ROLL OF EXCELLENCE

Step back into the moments that celebrated Africa’s finest where excellence met recognition.

Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (GCFR)

recipient

Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (GCFR)

Former President of Nigeria. AFRICA'S PEACE AMBASSADOR OF ALL TIME.

HIS EXCELLENCY Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu

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HIS EXCELLENCY Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu

HIS EXCELLENCY Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu governor of lagos state

Sir Dr. Kessington Adebukunola Adebutu

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Sir Dr. Kessington Adebukunola Adebutu

Sir Dr. Kessington Adebukunola Adebutu Owner of baba ijebu premium lotto

Prof. Patrick Lumumba

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Prof. Patrick Lumumba

Director of the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (Kenya). AWARD OF PAN-AFRICANIST OF ALL TIME

Hon. Sunday Dare

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Hon. Sunday Dare

Nigerian Minister of Youth & Sports. MINISTER OF THE YEAR

Chief Kunle Soname

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Chief Kunle Soname

Founder/Chairman of Bet9ja, ValueJet & Remo Stars. AFRICA LIFETIME LEADERSHIP AWARD

DIG (ICT) Fayoade Adegoke

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DIG (ICT) Fayoade Adegoke

Award of Excellence And Special Recognition

Dr. Emmanuel Ibeh (Director Police Service Commission)

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Dr. Emmanuel Ibeh (Director Police Service Commission)

Award of Special Recognition

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Tunde Onakoya

Distinguished Personality of the Year

Prof Charles Okechukwu Esimone

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Prof Charles Okechukwu Esimone

Vice Chancellor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. AWARD OF VICE CHANCELLOR OF THE YEAR.

DR. Dansuki. Ibrahim Arabi (Director General Bureau of Public Service Reforms)

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DR. Dansuki. Ibrahim Arabi (Director General Bureau of Public Service Reforms)

Award Of Special Recognition

DR BEN UJOATUONU (MD/CEO, Universal Insurance Plc)

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DR BEN UJOATUONU (MD/CEO, Universal Insurance Plc)

Award Of Special Recognition

Dr. Alfred Mutua

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Dr. Alfred Mutua

Governor of Machakos County (Kenya). AWARD OF AFRICA BEST GOVERNOR OF THE YEAR.

Alh. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi

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Alh. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi

National Secretary of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). AWARD OF PHILANTHROPIST OF THE YEAR.

DIG Ari Mohammad

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DIG Ari Mohammad

Assistant Inspector General of Police AWARD OF EXCELLENCE AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONDIG

CP Aderemi Adeoye

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CP Aderemi Adeoye

Commissioner of Police Anambra State. AFRICA LEADERSHIP AWARD.

Legendary Ali Baba Akpobome Nigerian stand-up comedian, Actor & Entrepreneur And The Phenomenal Charles Okocha

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Legendary Ali Baba Akpobome Nigerian stand-up comedian, Actor & Entrepreneur And The Phenomenal Charles Okocha

Award Of Special Recognition

CP Martins Nwogoh

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CP Martins Nwogoh

commissioner of Police for the Nigeria police Airwing Receiving the AFRICA ILLUSTRIOUS AWARD.

JOE BLACKSON

Posthumous RECIPIENT

JOE BLACKSON

Posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award

Legendary Sam Okwaraji

Posthumous RECIPIENT

Legendary Sam Okwaraji

Posthumous Lifetime Achievement Awaed

Legendary Rasheed Yekini

Posthumous RECIPIENT

Legendary Rasheed Yekini

Posthumous Lifetime Achievement

Chioma Ajunwa-Opara, MON

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Chioma Ajunwa-Opara, MON

1996 Olympic Gold Medalist. AWARD OF SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR SERVICE TO THE NATION.

Joseph Yobo

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Joseph Yobo

Former Captain of the Nigerian Super Eagle and Ass. Coach of Nigerian National Team. AFRICA'S LIFETIME LEADERSHIP AWARD.

John Ogu

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John Ogu

Ex. Super Eagles International. AWARD OF SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR SERVICE TO THE NATION.

CP Ahmed Magaji Kontagora

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CP Ahmed Magaji Kontagora

Kebbi State Commissioner of Police. AWARD OF SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR SERVICE TO THE NATION.

Emmanuel Emenike

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Emmanuel Emenike

EX Super Eagles International Sport icon

Bar. Abiye Tam-George

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Bar. Abiye Tam-George

Child Rights Consultant and Chartered Mediator. CHILD ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR.

Odion Igahlo

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Odion Igahlo

EX Super Eagles International SPORT ICON

Late Raymond Dokpesi

Posthumous RECIPIENT

Late Raymond Dokpesi

Founder DAAR Communications Plc. AFRICA'S LIFETIME LEADERSHIP AWARD.

Prince Stanley Williams

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Prince Stanley Williams

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Monarch Group. ROLE MODEL ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR.

Hon. Hamzat Lawal

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Hon. Hamzat Lawal

Founder of Follow The Money Initiative. CLIMATE CHANGE ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR

Stanley Okorie

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Stanley Okorie

Nigerian Nollywood Composer and Writer. AWARD OF BEST NOLLYWOOD SOUND TRACK PRODUCER OF ALL TIME.

Mike Llikwu (Oba White)

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Mike Llikwu (Oba White)

Chairman/CEO, Flyici Limited and Obabest Property Ltd. REAL ESTATE URBAN DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR.

Prof. Monique Oshame Ekpong

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Prof. Monique Oshame Ekpong

Ambassador of Nigeria to Angola. DIPLOMAT OF THE YEAR 2022

Prince Bisi Olatilo

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Prince Bisi Olatilo

Chairman BISCON COMMUNICATIONS. MEDIA ICON OF THE YEAR

Dr. Dlamini Absalom Themba

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Dr. Dlamini Absalom Themba

Former Prime Minister of Eswatini & Managing Director of Tibiyo Taka Ngwane. AFRICA LIFETIME LEADERSHIP AWARD

Miss Ngozi Mary Kekwaaru

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Miss Ngozi Mary Kekwaaru

Personality of the Year

Tiwalola Olanibi Junior

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Tiwalola Olanibi Junior

Award of Excellence and Special Recognition

Ehi Ogbebor

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Ehi Ogbebor

CEO Sayaveth Interior. BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR

Dr. Reuben Abati

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Dr. Reuben Abati

Nigerian Journalist, Politician, Television Presenter and Newspaper Columist. MEDIA ICON OF THE YEAR

Nkechi Obi

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Nkechi Obi

M.D/C.E.O Premium Sports & Techno Oil. AWARD OF EXCELLENCE & SPECIAL RECOGNITION.

Mrs BOLANLE AUSTEN-PETERS

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Mrs BOLANLE AUSTEN-PETERS

Nigerian Lawyer and Film Maker.

Mr Chilaka Njoku

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Mr Chilaka Njoku

managing Director at CWAT NIGERIA. AWARD OF EXCELLENCE AND SPECIAL RECOGNITION

Bar. Churchill Oliseh

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Bar. Churchill Oliseh

Founder/President of FC Ebedei. AFRICA LIFETIME LEADERSHIP AWARD

Pere Egbi

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Pere Egbi

Actor/Model/Entrepreneur/Producer. TV PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR.

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June 6, 2026

AFRICA ILLUSTRIOUS AWARDS 2026

Grand Ballroom, Lagos Oriental Hotel

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