Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Tiwa Savage, Nissi Ogulu, Hephzibah Akinwale, and Eniola Shokunbi were among the winners at the 10th edition of the Forbes Women Africa Awards, held 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,” celebrated women making an impact across various fields. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala received the Lifetime Achievement Award, while Tiwa Savage was honoured with the Media Icon Award. Nissi Ogulu took home the Youth Icon Award, Hephzibah Akinwale was recognised with the Next Generation Award, and Eniola Shokunbi received the Young Achiever Award.
The Forbes Women Africa Leading Women Summit is a prestigious annual gathering that brings together influential women from business, politics, arts, sports, and civil society. It serves as a platform to celebrate female trailblazers who are shaping a more equal and thriving world. Since its inception, the event has also commemorated International Women’s Day on March 8, highlighting the achievements and resilience of women across 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
