The 10th edition of the Forbes Women Africa Awards, held during the Forbes Women Africa Leading Women Summit in South Africa, has recognised several exceptional women, including Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Tiwa Savage, Nissi Ogulu and Hephzibah Akinwale
Okonjo-Iweala received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, while Tiwa Savage was honoured with the Media Icon Award.
Nissi Ogulu won the Youth Icon Award, Hephzibah Akinwale received the Next Generation Award, and Eniola Shokunbi was recognised with the Young Achiever Award.
The awards ceremony, themed “To The Power of 10: The Rule-Breakers In Africa’s Next Chapter,” coincided with International Women’s Day on March 8.
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The event celebrated the achievements of women who are breaking barriers and pushing boundaries in various fields.
Here is the complete 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 – Luol 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