London’s Kensignton Palace hosted a reception for this year’s 11th African Achievers’ award. It recognised Africans, achievers of African extraction and individuals whose work has impacted African at home or in the diaspora.
By Professor Chris Imafidon – London, England was again the host of the best of African business leaders, eminent bankers, corporate executives, leading professionals, politicians, scientists and important dignitaries etc. These guest are here for the renowned 11thAfrican Achievers Awards.
On December 9th, 10th, 12th we are at a` celebratory reception at Kensington Palace; a pre-award colloquium/summit at Cambridge, and Thanksgiving service at Westminster Abbey. There also be celebration in Windsor Castle (St George’s Chap). The African Achievers Awards (AAA). The AAA has consistently honoured great Africans in Leadership, Young Achievers, Non-African leaders who impacts Africa, Community Builders to Captains of Industries across the continent. The Awards ceremony is now established as one of the biggest gatherings of influential and global African Achievers about the continent. Officially, this award has been rated by FORBES Magazine as one of the most reputable award for African Achievers across the Globe.
Civil Rights icon, Rev Jesse Jackson was honoured at this year’s award ceremonies. Previous award recipients include: ArchBishop Tutu, Nelson Mandela foundation, Bill Gates foundation; Kofi Annan foundation, former Arsenal player Kanu, etc Other previous nominees include Nobel prize winners, presidents, Forbes-listed entrepreneurs and technology multi-millionaires.
This was followed by a thanksgiving service, with Dean of Westminster Abbey. This was proceeded by the African Achievers Awards International Colloquium/Summit 2021 hosted by Sydney Sussex College of the University of Cambridge; and Homerton College, Cambridge.. The formal welcome address was by Host: Lord Simon Woolley, Principal of Homerton College, the largest college of the University of Cambridge. During the opening session Dr Charles Roddie spoke on “New methods for STEM education: high achievement through high technology” Dr Charles Roddie, Director of Studies, Sidney Sussex college demonstrated new ways to teaching mathematics. Professor Chris Imafidon, Chair, ExcellenceinEducation.org.uk Programme spoke on collaboration and education as the twin keys to African development. Special recognition was given to Prince’s trust of HRH Prince Charles for Youths, and Diversity/Inclusion and impact in Africa. Later, the Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) award was given DofE for impact on African youths. Various individuals listed in the nominees’ include: His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Dr. Sidie Mohamed Tunis, Speaker, ECOWAS Parliament; Alhaji Musiliu Adeola kunbi Smith, former chairman Skye bank plc, and current Chairman Police service commission; His Excellency Ambassador Uebert Angel Presidential Envoy & Ambassador At-Large to the Americas and Europe, Republic of Zimbabwe; Dr Dauda Lawal , Fmr. Executive Director, First Bank of Nigeria.CEO Credent Capital & Advisory Ltd, Founder, Dauda Lawal Foundation; Dr. Samora P. Z. Wolokolie, Deputy Minister Finance & Fiscal Plannning Minister of Liberia; Dr. Tuma Adama Gento-Kamara, Board Chair, National Revenue Authority, Sierra Leone; Hon. Dr. Kandeh K. Yumkella, Former Under Secretary General, United Nations; and former Director General (Head) of UNIDO; Dr Evidence E, Green, a distinguished African based ophthalmologist with award-winning philanthropic successes; Hon Tinoda Machakarika (MP), via Deputy Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation. Republic of Zimbabwe; Hon. Ibrahim Nyelenkeh, the Minister of Sports Sierra Leone; Charles Ohene Kwame Frimpong , Founder and Executive Chairman, SALT Media Group and SMART Group of Companies, Ghana; Miss Nigeria, Nyekachi Douglas, crowned Miss World Africa at the Miss World; Hon. Asuquo Ekepken; Charles Okpaleke; Film producer, Founder Play network Africa; Ms Patricia Lamour MBE, Chief Operating Officer for Aspire Education Group Policy; Mr Buffy B. Bailor Chairman of the Board will attend on behalf of Rokel Commercial Bank (SL); Young and dynamic Cllr Tele Lawal – Youth and future;
Others were : Hon Abdul Kareem Koroma; Juah Nancy Cassell, Deputy Minister for Administration and Public Safety, Ministry of Justice Republic of Liberia; Rev Dr Omadeli Boyo, gifted leader, innovator and medical practitioner; Dr Grant, Chief Medical Officer, Sierra Leone; Chief Dr. Kate Anolue. Former (Twice) Mayor of the London Borough of Enfield, United Kingdom; Deaconess Anna Imafidon, matriarch of Britain’s brainiest family & oldest person to receive the Benin bronze from Jesus College, University of Cambridge, UK; Cllr. Susan Fajana Thomas; Hon. Elio D’Anna Founder and President of European School of Economics in across Europe (Girls’ Scholarships for Africa); Alhaji Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella; Dr. Tuma Adama Gento-Kamara (Nee- Jabbi); Dr. Osei Kwame;
SPECIAL AWARD FOR JACKSON
Rev. Jesse Jackson has been bestowed multiple honours in his lifetime and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Bill Clinton in 2000, and this year French President Emmanuel Macron awarded him the Légion D’Honneur. However, the African impact of his work was recently unanimously voted to be honoured at the 11th Annual African Achievers’ award alongside Professor Sunday Elusoji, Revd Olutayo; Hon Patrick Uduma, HE Deacon Udom Gabriel Emmanuel; HE Dr Pius Odubu; Ms Emem Okon; Prof Georgewill (UNIPORT); Douglas Vermeeren; Chief Don Etiebet; Engr Isaac Udotong; Nicholas Odiase; Hon Taiwo Olupeka; and HE Alh AbdulRahaman AbdulRazaq.
NOMINEES/AWARDEES/HONOREES
Hon. Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr is the legendary civil rights icon who has influenced America and African leaders for generations. He is a tireless advocate for equity and worked alongside, equality icon Reverend (Dr) Martin Luther King Jr.
Hon. Dr. Tonye Rex Idaminabo, founder and CEO African Achievers Awards.
A Lawyer and a Pan African entrepreneur, passionate about creating a new image for Africa and empowering its future leaders. Ranked by Forbes Magazine among leading Young promising African Entrepreneurs, 2015. Also named amongst 100 Most influential Young Africans in 2016.
ALHAJI MUSILIU ADEOLA KUNBI SMITH, CFR, fwc, FNIM, M.Sc. IGP (RTD). CHAIRMAN, POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION
Hon. Elio D’Anna Founder and President of European School of Economics in across Europe (Girls’ Scholarships for Africa)
His Excellency Felix Tshisekedi Tshilombo,President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and President of the African Union, Kinshasa, DRC; Her Excellency Aja Fatoumata Jallow-TambajangFormer Vice President of the Republic of the Gambia; Hon Daniel Kaluuya is an Oscars-winning British actor; Hon Godwin I. Emefiele, renowned banker and financial specialist; Hon Ms Kate Hancock: Global entrepreneurial champion; Hon Boss Mustapha, seasoned administrator and leadership role mode; Hon Daniel Robbins: Wealth creation authority and leadership in entrepreneurship; Hon Christian Moser is founder of the award winning system for simplifying life and Business and a renowned author;Hon. (Mrs) Cordelia Okosun; Hon Odotei Tsui Avenue, Dzorwulu, Accra, Ghana.; Mr Ibrahim Hassan; Hon Tinomudaishe Machakaire (MP) Deputy Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation Republic of Zimbabwe; Hon (Ms) Elsie Ofulue; Hon Edward Lametek Adamu; Hon Tony Nwisi: Entrepreneur which impacts USA, UK and Africa; Hon Dr Yinka Kaye: Women Empowerment and Educationist; Hon Professor Adamu Baikie: Educationist and Youth empowerment; Hon Ms Helyn Nosa: Legal mentorship, and entrepreneurship; Hon Dr (Revd) Alex Nosa Uwubamwen: Medical and Educationist; Hon Dr (Revd) Paul Jinadu: Leadership and Mentorship; Hon Dr Cosmas Maduka(CosCharis): Entrepreneurship; Hon Revd (Dr) Adebo Tomomewo: Mentorship and Charitable work with Homeless; Hon Felix Awogu: Leadership and Sports; Hon Dr (Revd) Chris Tunde Joda: Leadership and mentorship.; Alhaji Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella; Dr. Scott Pedzai Sakupwanya, Founder & CEO Betterbrands Investment Group National Chairman of the Gold Buyers Association of Zimbabwe, Republic of Zimbabwe; Hon Ike Chukwu Ezeugwu, Ph.D Leader, Enugu State House of Assembly, Nigeria; Hon Tinomudaishe Machakaire (MP), Deputy Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation Harare, Republic of Zimbabwe;ArchBishop Sam Zuga of west Africa; Hon Anthony Chidolue Ojobo; Hon Ibrahim Nyelenkeh;His Excellency Alieu K. Jammeh; Hon. Adewale Otegbola is a British born Nigerian businessman and philanthropist; Hon Ms Chinze Ojobo is a multi-award winning artist, and philanthropist. Founder of KultureKode ArtHub; Professor William Maxwell EdD Harvard, world renowned educator; Sam Udotong is Co-founder and CTO at Fireflies.ai; Hon Hon. Douglas Vermeeren; Hon Viv Ahmun: Founding Partner at Alphaton Ventures and Aspire Education Group, and Former Mayoral Advisor to Ken Livingston and Boris Johnson, and Advisor to NatWest Group; HE SENATOR PIUS ANYIM; Hon Harry Sardinas; Hon Dr Cyprian S. Asota; Hon Paula Imafidon; Dr Tonye Briggs; Hon Engr Michael A. Oluwajoba; Hon Dr. Philip Idaewor; Hon Professor BANKOLE SODIPO; Hon (Ms) Lily Patrascu.
INSTITUTIONAL AWARDS
Professor Stephen Hawking Foundation for inspirational STEM award; EIE, London for junior STEM award; Excel Institute, Commercial Road, London E1; and Afe Babalola University, and other Education programmes and initiatives; European School of Economics with Campuses across Europe and USAHon Harry Sardinas; Hon Professor BANKOLE SODIPO
Hon. Lily Patrascu; Hon. Dr Nicholas Owen Odiase; Hon Dr Henry Okosun; Hon Ms Viola Edwards, Author and award winning mentor; Hon Ms Veronica Chew, Leading global entrepreneurship champion; Hon Elon Musk; Entrepreneur and Ecologist with innovative mind; Hon Joe Imafidon Wilson; Dr Godwin O. OrovwiroroHonourable SIMONE VINCENZI; Hon. Simone Vincenzi; Professor Ola Elusoji; Professor Clifford Ofurum; Dr Moses Okpanachi, renowned central banker in West Africa; Hon Dr. Dayo Olomu; Christiana Imafidon, Hon Mike Abiola; Hon Harry Sardinas;
Hon NANCY IHEDURU
Hon Patrick Mensah is well celebrated African who has served in the British army with great achievements that dwarfs most veterans that are decorated with OBE, CBE or knighthood; Hon Robert Kiyosaki is a globally recognized educator in financial literacy and one of the best-selling author of all times. Ms GOLDA JOHN; Hon PATRICK UDUMA; His Excellency Dr. Pius Odubu; Professor Oluyemi Oluleke Osinbajo GCON; Hon Peter Imafidon; Hon Dr Sunday Adelaja; Hon Pastor Philip oladejo; Hon Philip Orumwense CBE; Professor Amanda Jayne Broderick; Professor Patrick Businge; Hon. Senator Sirika Hadi; Hon. Ms Folorunsho Alakija; Hon Revd DAYO S OLUTAYO; Hon Dr Nosayaba Francis Evbuomwan; Hon Ann Olagundoye
NOMINEES – SPECIAL CATEGORY – UK
Sir Kenneth Aphunezi Olisa; Sir Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton MBE; Hon. Michelle Wyngaard; Rev Alex Omokudu; Rt Rev Hon. Rose Josephine Hudson-Wilkin, MBE Hon Peter Fola Ojo; PROF. SULEIMAN ELIAS BOGORO; Hon Maxi Sam Ohuabunwa; Professor Owunari Georgewill
NOMINEES SPECIAL CATEGORY – World wide
Hon Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina; Hon Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala; Vice President Ms Kamala Devi Harris; Marcus Rashford MBE; Barack Obama Foundation
Paricia Janet Scotland, Baroness Scotland of Asthal PC QC; Hon Leslie Calvin “Les” Brown; Rev. (Dr.) Chris Tunde Joda;
Gladys Knight; Raymond Aaron; Dr Tosin Oyewunmi – Loveworld TV- UK; Africa Voice Newspapers;
Hon. Baroness Valerie Amos; Hon. Robert J. Moore; Dr Raymond Harlall Hon. Abubakar Malami SAN; His Excellency Udom Emmanuel,
Hon Bishop Dr. Ephraim Udofia; Hon Gerry Robert Esq; Hon Glenn Rudin; Professor Wole Soyinka; Dr Sunday Poopola; Hon Terry Hutt; Hon Professor Michael Mansfield, QC; HE Hon Obong Nsima Ekere; Hon Dr (Mrs) Mary Akinola.
Professor Chris Imafidon, is a multi-Guinness World record holder; Internationally renowned adviser to monarchs, governments, presidents and corporate leaders; Mentor to multi-millionaire tech entrepreneurs, Coach to New York Times Bestellers and a Sunday Times Op-ed author. He is a 5X International bestselling author, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and a celebrated royal biographer. His research and innovation have been recognized internationally, winning multiple awards in many continents across multiple disciplines and his mentees are global leaders in pioneers and also world record holders. [Twitter @ChrisImafidon; Instagram @CoImafidon
Acknowledgements: Historical Royal Palaces, (Kensington Palace) London, Royal Collection Trust; ExcellenceinEducation.org.uk Programme; Homerton College, Cambridge, UK; Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge; Great St Mary’s the University Church (University of Cambridge) Senate House Hill, Cambridge; St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, Windsor; and Westminster Abbey, London.
