The CEOs Network Africa is delighted to announce the highly anticipated Gala Night 2024, scheduled to take place on 15th December 2024 at the State House Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja. This prestigious event will bring together some of Africa’s most influential leaders, innovators, and change-makers to celebrate excellence, collaboration, and leadership across the continent.
Speaking about the event, Alli-Bob Cinwon, Founder of the CEOs Network Africa, praised the incredible resilience and ingenuity of young Africans:
“This year’s gala underscores the boundless potential and resilience of African youth. The overwhelming number of high-quality nominations we received-over 14,000-is a testament to the fact that Africa is truly on the rise. We are proud to provide a platform to showcase the leaders
shaping our continent’s future.”
Echoing this sentiment, Omojo Wada, Co-founder of CEOs Network Africa, remarked:
“The caliber of nominations we’ve received reflects not only the creativity and determination of young
Africans but also the growing confidence in our collective future. It’s inspiring to see such talent and we are honored to celebrate them at this gathering of trailblazers and visionaries.”
The event will host an array of distinguished guests, including:
Vice President Kashim Shettima, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, Rt.Hon. Affairs, Minister of Culture and Femi Gbajabiamila, Minister of Youth Affairs, Minister of Culture and Tourism, Director-General, Voice of Nigeria, Alhaji Ibrahim Dende and other influential leaders from across Africa.
Ayo Adeagbo, Special Assistant to the President on Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, and Chairman of the Awards Committee, also shared his thoughts:
“This year, we are thrilled to partner with CEOs Network Africa on the 2024 Gala, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to spotlight and celebrate young people. This initiative underscores the president’s unwavering support for Nigerian youths as global leaders and change-makers. By highlighting their work, culture, and achievements, we are reinforcing the narrative that our young people are driving progress and shaping a brighter future for Africa.”
With over 14,000 applications received, the Gala Night 2024 promises to be a celebration of Africa’s brightest stars and an inspiration to many. The event is poised to leave an indelible mark, not just by honoring achievements, but by fostering a renewed commitment to driving the continent’s progress.
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LIST OF CEOs NETWORK AFRICA AWARDS 2024 NOMINEES
AGRICULTURAL AND SUSTANABILITY AWARD NOMINEES
| Nyifamu Ogechi Manzo | Founder, Farmatrix |
| Aminu M. Nyako | CEO/MD Sebore Group |
| Azeez Salawu | Founder, CAFS Africa |
| Haruna Hassan Tukur | CEO Hafaz Farms |
| Olusegun Aromire | Founder, Aro Farms |
| Fagbenro Ibrahim | Founder, Ibrahim Farm |
BEAUTY AND FASHION AWARD NOMINEES
| Chijioke Ugo | Hairstylist/ Hair Instructor |
| Munir Yakubu | Fashion Designer |
| Veekee James | Fashion Designer |
| Funsho Install | Fashion Designer |
| Olajide Okerayi (Jide of st.ola) | Beauty Artist |
| Sandrah Tubobereni | Founder/Creative Director, TUBO |
| Lydia Stanley | Beauty Influencer |
| Kingsley Amako | Founder/CEO, AFAA |
| Nonye Udeogu | Fashion Influencer |
| Zemphanie | Zemphanie |
BREAKOUT STARTUP AWARD NOMINEES
| Stanley Anigbogu | Founder, LightED |
| Dise Buseri | Founder, Emily’s Sweet Silk |
| Victor Funmipe | Founder, Smart Comply |
| Stephanie Amarachi Mgbebu | Founder, MedicoData |
| Wale Akinola | Founder, EarthBound |
| Emily Ayalla | CEO, Ayalla Water |
| Muhammad Umar | Founder, 5Eleven Hub |
| Eyo Emmanuel | Founder, IKO Africa |
| Grace and Chizoba | Founders, Style Signs |
| Omolade Akinwumi | CEO, Ule Homes |
CREATIVITY AND ARTS AWARD NOMINEES
| Chukwuebuka Emmanuel (Brain Jotter) | Comedian/ Content Creator |
| Sandra Afamefuna ( Zonna) | Founder, Zo Culture |
| Anita Ashiru | Creative Director, CEO AA Creatives |
| Nestor Alikwe | Founder, The Gents Connect |
| Sefinah Lamii | Lead, 95 Studios |
| Fola David | Visual Artist/ Speedpainter |
| Fati Abubakar | Photojournalist |
| Adaeze Okaro | Artist |
| Oginni Tunde | Founder & Creative Director, Adlibsstudio |
| Ibukunoluwa Ajagbe (Ibquake) | Spoken Word Artist |
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD NOMINEES
| Arafat Bello-Osagie | CEO, Play Network Studios |
| Babatunde Bayo Lawal | Co-Founder, Dukiya |
| Gideon Olarenwaju | CEO/ ED, AREAi |
| Omobowale Osinowo Agboade | Founder, Entreprenueur Girl Africa |
| Ayooluwajoba Okediji | Founder/CEO, Agroinfotech Africa |
| Zainab Bello | Founder, King Karmani Empire |
| Abdulrazaaq Zubair | CEO, Razley Prints |
| Kingsley Obiukwu | CEO , Bolton White Group |
| Bright Sekoni | Founder, Audacia |
FINANCE AWARD NOMINEES
| Oluchukwu Chiadika | Founder, Your Personal Finance Girl |
| Ibiyinka ‘Ibi’ Ibru | Founder, Moneystart |
| Sarah Amana | CEO/Founder, Rich Aunty Finance |
| Imoloame Rhema | Founder , Rimoswap |
| Adesholamie Spense | Finance Creator |
HEALTH AND WELLNESS AWARD NOMINEES
| Odunola Olabintan | Founder, The Health City |
| Yewande Benn | Founder, PregAfrica |
| Olubunmi Ifeoluwa | Fitness Instructor |
| Somto Keluo-Udeke | Pharmacist in Global Health Practice |
| Egemba Chinonso Fidelis (Aproko doctor) | Doctor, Health Influencer & Founder, The 100k Club |
| Princess Umana | Early Childhood Educator |
| Ibrahim Khaleel | Founder, Wise Medics |
| Olusina Ajidahun (The Bearded Doctor) | Medical Doctor & Health Influencer |
HOSPITALITY AWARD NOMINEES
| Jade Ogbeh | Founder, YellowDoorAbj & The Living Room |
| Taylor Odeje (Chef Taylor) | Chef, Culinary Influencer |
| Osasu Idahosa | CEO, Tokyo Apartments |
| Tolani Tayo-Osikoya (Chef T) | Chef |
| Chef Britty | Pastry Founder & Head Chef, Uto Confectionery |
| Deola Smart | MD/CEO, No 1 Hotels |
| Musa Olayinka Ajadi | CEO ,The Patio |
| Sharon Ifunanya | Founder, Shamol Experience |
| Promise Kenneth-Odum | Founder, Rukkies House Group |
| Nkem Imarue | Founder, Freshstart Interiors |
CHIKAOSOLU OJUKWU SAN LAWYER OF THE YEAR AWARD NOMINEES
| Rosemond Phil -Othihiwa | Tech & Business Lawyer |
| Abdulrauf Tijani Aboki | Chairman, NBA Young Lawyers’ Forum |
| Rebecca Igwebuike Adanso | Startup & Business Lawyer |
| Akunna Okechukwu | Entertainment & Intellectual Property Lawyer |
| Pelumi Olajengbesi | Legal Practitioner & Managing Partner, Law Corridor |
| Oyinkansola “Foza” Fawehinmi | Lead Legal Consultant, Zaeda Oracle |
| Ayooluwa Tolu Oderinde | Partner, Glaciers Chambers Nigeria |
| William Umoh | Entertainment Lawyer |
| Ekpa Stanley Ekpa | Principal Partner, PLAN Partners |
MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT AWARD NOMINEES
| Qing Madi | Music Artiste |
| Dj Romie | DJ |
| Tchella | Music Artiste |
| Ayo Maff | Music Artiste |
| MINZ | Music Artiste |
| Kotrell | Music Artiste |
| Oiza x Meyi | Music Artistes |
| Taves | Music Artiste |
| Abel Aquila | Nightlife Enthusiast |
| Seyifunmi Michael | Music Producer & Director |
ONLINE PERSONALITY AND INFLUENCER OF THE YEARD AWARD NOMINEES
| Opeyemi Famakin | Food Critic |
| Celyn Ukam | Content Creator, Influencer |
| Salem King | Content Creator |
| Peace Haje | Content Creator |
| Tolani Tayo-Osikoya (Chef T) | Lifestyle Chef, TV Show Host |
| Frances Theodore | Influencer |
| Jola Ayeye | Co-host, isaidwhatisaidpod |
| Michael Mayowa Sonariwo | Content creator, Influencer |
| Ifeoluwa Ogunjebe | Influencer |
| Muhammed Gilmore | Content Creator |
POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE AWARD NOMINEES
| Abiola Arogundade | SSA to the President on Technical, Vocational & Entrepreneurship Education |
| Ayisat Agbaje-Okunade | Executive Secretary, Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy |
| Damilola Yusuf Adelodun | Comissioner, Business, Innovation &Technology, Kwara State Government |
| Ahmed Sodangi | DG National Gallery of Art |
| Fegho Umunubo | SA to the President (Office of the Vice President) on Digital & Creative Economy |
REAL ESTATE AWARD NOMINEES
| Ayobami Akindipe | Founder/CEO, Ace Real Estate |
| Oluwole Fapohunda | Founder , Seven30 Real Estate |
| Abass Usman Isa | Co-Founder, Besitz Group |
| Natty Charlie | Founder, Natty Homes |
| Jumoke Adebayo | Founder, Biz-Aniks Homes |
| Mubarak Sayid | Chairman, Mubdhab Homes |
| Babatunde Bayo Lawal | Co-Founder, Dukiya |
| Claret Chukwueke (Red Duke) | CEO, Moja Real Estate |
| Gabriel Ibanga | CEO, Comfort Homes & Properties |
SOCIAL IMPACT AWARD NOMINEES
| Joshua Eze | Head of Strategy, Royal Iwere Foundation |
| Tunde Onakoya | Convener, Chess in Slums |
| Chioma Ukpabi | Co-Founder , SUWK Technologies |
| Etienying Akpanusong | Founder/ED Etiquette Africa Initiative |
| Favour Abatang | Founder/ED, Her Voice Foundation |
| Ashley Lori | Executive Director, Pad-Up Africa |
| Raquel Kasham Daniel | Founder, Beyond The Classroom Foundation |
| Kezia Asiedua Sanie | Founder/President , For The Future Ghana |
| NwaDavid Chijioke Emmanuel | Founder , NecBullion Charity Foundation |
| Nourya Koné | Global Shaper, Quality Education Advocate |
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION AWARD NOMINEES
| Nnaemeka Clinton | Founder, Spark Africa |
| Gbolahan Thompson | Founder, ThommyTon Services |
| Al-Amin Mohammed Idris | Founder, Interface Africa |
| Yanmo Omorogbe | Co-Founder, Bamboo |
| Dinma Aniugbo | Founder, Design Chics |
| Itunu Olufemi | Founder, Brainary |
| Femi Aluko | CEO & Co-Founder Chowdeck Logistics |
| Fu’ad Lawal | Executive Director, Archivi.ng |
VISUAL ART AND MEDIA AWARD NOMINEES
| Momodu Sadiq | Photographer |
| Enoshowo Adesuwa Eworo | Photographer |
| Omoboyejo Oyewusi | Photographer |
| Akinwumi Osunkoya | Photographer |
| Kennedy Amaku | Photographer |
| Calister Ojonugwa Enejele | Sports Journalist |
| Ibn Bacar | CEO/Co-Founder, Startup Africa News |
| Kachi Offiah | Culture Journalist, Arise News |
| Ifeoluwa Babalola | Photographer |
| Mr Layiii | Founder, RAR3 CR3ATVE |