In anticipation of its 10th anniversary, the organizers of the African Icon Awards have officially unveiled the list of awardees for the upcoming 2025 ceremony. Themed “True African Leaders: The Power of African Youth in Leadership,” the event is scheduled to take place on Saturday 26th July at the Colonnade Hall, Nicon Luxury Hotel, in Abuja at 4 PM.
The awards aim to honor outstanding Africans who have distinguished themselves across diverse sectors including technology, real estate, entertainment, fashion, and media, among others. This year’s recipients include:
- Dr. Mathew Godwin Mario (Ph.D)
- Engr. Dr. Dominic Onuh Akuboh, FNSE, FNIWE
- Omowumi Ogunrotimi, Former Deputy Director, AU-ECOSOCC Sectoral Committee on Women and Gender
- Thola Jiba Sibutha, CEO Microzone Trading 747
- Ambassador (Dr.) Sikiru Omogbolahan Adisa Bobby Oseni, CEO S.G Multi National Investment Limited LLC and President/Founder, Dr. S.G. Oseni Foundation
- Ambassador Cynthia Ejiroghene Edudje, FCAI, ASDIR, CEO Kumcyn Global Consultancy Ltd and President, IWFCI Nigeria Chapter
- Kenneth Anetor, Executive Director, A New Thing International Foundation
- Ihensekhien Samuel Junior, Activist and International Human Rights Lawyer, Country Legal Adviser, One Love Foundation
- John Nwachukwumereze Okwugo, CEO, JNOWOOD Empire Studios and Platinum Recreations Company Ltd/JNOTV
- Chidinma Vivien Okonkwo, Managing Director, Blue Whales Energy Nigeria
- Imeze Cynthia Iwugo, CEO Homelyofficeandevent
- Akinboro-Kuti Olabisi Funmilayo, Director, Atoke Realtors and Corporate Services Ltd
- Gariba Murtala Labaran, Director, Social Welfare and Community Development
- Jenneh Jemima Barclay, CEO: Eco Spring Mineral Water, Jenneh Barclay Foundation, & Jenneh Barclay Online TV
- Peter Oriri, Publisher, Naija Voice Media
- Barr. Jane Danladi, CEO: 9th Avenue Collections Limited
- Uzoma Ehiemere, CEO Zamarjesty
- Pharm (Mrs.) Obiageli Annie Ubi, CEO & Lead Pharmacist, Adina Pharmacy
- Amb. Dr. Chris Oko Odey, Global President & Founder, International Women Power Conference (IWPC)
- Imade Surname Osawaru, Actress/CEO MadeMonic Entertainment Production Ltd
- Alex Nwankwo, CEO: Amity Global Network (AlexReports)
- Kelly Itohan Ogbeide, Actress/CEO Kelly-Osa X’clusive
- Bisola Olayiwola, CEO Collette Creations Nigeria
- Ebosetale Okhueleigbe, CEO, P.S.L and Voice Out Vanguard Group
- Matthias M. Yeanay, Executive Director & Founder, InfoQuest
- Dr. Abadariki Annie Oziohu, CEO: Jonnie Estate Surveyors and Developers
- Comrade Musa Mamman Kontagora
- Lawal Muyideen Olakunle
- Agbonifoh Ernest Etinosa, Actor/Manager at MadeMonic Entertainment Production Ltd
- Engr. Paul Patrick Pam, CEO Truck-View Global Enterprise
- Datok Yakubu, CEO Dittomatic Multimedia
- Temitope Joseph Olanipekun, CEO Groovy Media
- Temidayo Enitan, CEO Starbard Entertainment
- Maryam Bukar Hassan (Alhanislam)
Amb. Abraham Lawal, the Director of Programs, in a statement, stated that the event will include a celebratory dinner and other activities to mark the 10th anniversary. He emphasized that the occasion will unite key industry players, stakeholders, business moguls, and captains of industry from across the African continent.
