We are delighted to announce the success of our recent awards ceremony in London! 💃🏾 The event was a resounding success, with an exceptional atmosphere, inspiring speakers, and outstanding awardees.
Speakers:
🗣️Kede Aihie, Chairman Nigeria Magazine
🗣️Bernadette Thompson OBE – Director of People & Culture, North Middlesex University Hospital & Community, NHS Foundation
🗣️Dr Christina Yan Zhang – CEO of the Metaverse Institute (2023 Awardee)
🗣️Adese Okojie – Change Leader & Founder BWHR
🗣️Candy Ellie Graham – Creative Director, Cultural Fashion & Arts CIC & Founder of Culture Style Week (2023 Awardee)
Over 4,000 votes were received from members of the global community for 44 Nominees.
Congratulations to our 26 #London winners🏆, chosen by the Nigeria Magazine Digital Community via a rigorous voting process🗳️. View the full list of winners: https://events.nigeriamag.com/events/nmawards2026/2026
Notable winners include:
🏆Aderonke Ejemai – Education Excellence Award
🏆Linda Onuekwa – Business Leadership Award
🏆Honourable Sekinat Tolanikawo Adelakun Akande – Social Impact Award
🏆 Arc. Mobolaji A. Adeniyi FNIA – Business Leadership Award
🏆 Franca Lawrence – Cultural Competence Champion
🏆 Genevieve Nwodo Wakeley-Jones – Social Impact Award
🏆Makonnen Sankofa – Social Impact Award
🏆 Ambassador Lucy Isaiah – Social Impact Award
🏆 Elizabeth Ozua – Special Impact Award (over 30 years of leadership and empowerment)
🏆 The Late Mrs Rebecca (Becky) Olodo – Posthumous Recognition Award
Poems by Godson Osarenren, Jhadé Dyamond Myers, and Senator Gold.
NMA2026 Events Team:
MC – Danjuma Atafo.
Music – DJ Jetplay
Event coordination – John Aihie
IT Technician – Theo Aihie
Hosts – Enna Uwaifo & Precious
Photography & Videography – TPBonsu Media
Stylist – Immaculate Cuts
We look forward to continuing the celebration in #Lagos on 27th March!🏆🎉
Secure your tickets now🎫 https://events.nigeriamag.com/tickets
