AFRICA ILLUSTRIOUS AWARDS
Most reputable award for African achievers across the globe, dedicated to recognizing strong and innovative leadership in Africa.
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ABOUT US
The Africa illustrious award is a revered and prestigious honor, conferred on individuals and
organisations who have excelled in leadership, philanthropy, community development, business,
academia, technology, education, agriculture etc. This award seeks to appreciate and recognize known and unknown
successes and bringing them to limelight. By highlighting and applauding their laudable feat, we hope to
not just encourage the awardees to keep up the good work, but to also inspire onlookers and
cheerleaders to aim for excellence in all spheres of life.
AFRICA ILLUSTRIOUS AWARDS PAST AWARDEES
Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (GCFR)
Former President of Nigeria.
AFRICA’S PEACE AMBASSADOR OF ALL TIME.
Prof. Patrick Lumumba
Director of the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (Kenya).
AWARD OF PAN-AFRICANIST OF ALL TIME
Dr. Alfred Mutua
Governor of Machakos County (Kenya).
AWARD OF AFRICA BEST GOVERNOR OF YEAR.
Prof Charles Okechukwu Esimone
Vice Chancellor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
AWARD OF VICE CHANCELLOR OF THE YEAR.
Prof. Monique Oshame Ekpong
Ambassador of Nigeria to Angola.
DIPLOMAT OF THE YEAR 2022
Dr. Dlamini Absalom Themba
Former Prime Minister of Eswatini & Managing Director of Tibiyo Taka Ngwane.
AFRICA LIFETIME LEADERSHIP AWARD
Hon. Sunday Dare
Nigerian Minister of Youth & Sports.
MINISTER OF THE YEAR
Bar. Churchill Oliseh
Founder/President of FC Ebedei.
AFRICA LIFETIME LEADERSHIP AWARD
CP Aderemi Adeoye
Commissioner of Police Anambra State.
AFRICA LEADERSHIP AWARD.
Chief Kunle Soname
Founder/Chairman of Bet9ja, ValueJet & Remo Stars.
AFRICA LIFETIME LEADERSHIP AWARD
Joseph Yobo
Former Captain of the Nigerian Super Eagle and Ass. Coach of Nigerian National Team.
AFRICA’S LIFETIME LEADERSHIP AWARD.
Raymond Dokpesi
Founder DAAR Communications Plc.
AFRICA’S LIFETIME LEADERSHIP AWARD.
Alh. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi
National Secretary of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).
AWARD OF PHILANTHROPIST OF THE YEAR.
Ehi Ogbebor
CEO Sayaveth Interior
BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR
Hon. Hamzat Lawal
Founder of Follow The Money Initiative.
CLIMATE CHANGE ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR
Prince Bisi Olatilo
Chairman BISCON COMMUNICATIONS.
MEDIA ICON OF THE YEAR
Pastor Ukozor Victor Macdonald
FIFA Licensed Agent
AFRICAN PHILANTHROPIST OF THE YEAR (2022)
Bar. Abiye Tam-George
Child Rights Consultant and Chartered Mediator
CHILD ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR.
Emeka Rollas
President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria.
PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
CP Ahmed Magaji Kontagora
Kebbi State Commissioner of Police.
AWARD OF SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR SERVICE TO THE NATION.
Pere Egbi
Actor/Model/Entrepreneur/Producer
TV PERSOALITY OF THE YEAR.
Stanley Okorie
Nigerian Nollywood Composer and Writer.
AWARD OF BEST NOLLYWOOD SOUND TRACK PRODUCER OF ALL TIME.
John Ogu
Ex. Super Eagles International
AWARD OF SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR SERVICE TO THE NATION.
Chioma Ajunwa-Opara, MON
1996 Olympic Gold Medalist.
AWARD OF SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR SERVICE TO THE NATION.
Sijibomi Ogundele
MD/CEO Sujimoto Group
ENTERPRENUER OF THE YEAR.
Nkechi Obi
M.D/C.E.O Premium Sports & Techno Oil.
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE & SPECIAL RECOGNITION.
Prince Stanley Williams
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Monarch Group.
ROLE MODEL ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR.
Mike Llikwu (Oba White)
Chairman/CEO, Flyici Limited and Obabest Property Ltd
REAL ESTATE URBAN DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR.
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- Abuja: 14 Emeka anyioku Crescent Garki Abuja
- 07042727154
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