3rd Edition
Nordic - Africa Business Forum &
Prestigious Awards
3rd Edition
Nordic - Africa Business Forum &
Prestigious Awards
Regular tickets (includes lunch) :
Students tickets (Does not include lunch)
TO BE AWARDED :
2025 PRESTIGIOUS GLOBAL LEGACY IN STATESMANSHIP & PEACE AWARD.
This award is in honor for the long lasting global influence as a statesman, his leadership in Nigeria and Africa, and his reputation in peace mediation across the continent.
TO BE AWARDED :
PRESTIGIOUS GLOBAL LEGACY IN STATESMANSHIP & PEACE AWARD.
This highlights his enduring impact and service as a national leader.
TO BE AWARDED :
2025 PRESTIGIOUS ROYAL DISTINCTION FOR HERITAGE AND HUMANITY AWARD
This award highlights his royal position, dedication to preserving cultural heritage and contributions to education and community development.
TO BE AWARDED :
2025 PRESTIGIOUS GLOBAL CROWN HONOR FOR GLOBAL RECONCILIATION.
This recognises her royal standing, cultural leadership and positive influence on community cohesion and societal harmony.
TO BE AWARDED :
2025 PRESTIGIOUS GLOBAL LEADERSHIP IN GOVERNANCE & UNITY AWARD
This reflects the parliamentary leadership role of Honourable Alhagie, his representation of the opposition (which is vital for checks and balances in democracy) and his unifying influence in governance.
TO BE AWARDED :
2025 PRESTIGIOUS GLOBAL DIASPORA IMPACT HONOR AWARD
Prof has been recognized for his impact in Nigeria's global presence and diaspora diplomacy. His role in fostering international cooperation and cultural diplomacy is distinct.
TO BE AWARDED :
2025 PRESTIGIOUS GLOBAL ENTERPRISE EXCELLENCE AWARD
This award highlights the global scale of Rödl and Partner, professional expertise and long standing success in advisory services.
TO BE AWARDED :
2025 PRESTIGIOUS GLOBAL LEADERSHIP IN TRANSCONTINENTAL INNOVATION.
Katja has worked across industries and borders , innovating in entrepreneurship and branding.
TO BE AWARDED :
2025 PRESTIGIOUS GLOBAL BUSINESS INFLUENCE POWERHOUSE AWARD
This award highlights the leadership of Reggie's influence through eSystems Nordics and Helsinki Entrepreneurs as well as his career life.
TO BE AWARDED :
2025 PRESTIGIOUS AFRICAN VANGUARD AWARD FOR GLOBAL IMPACT.
Tom is recognized for his mission for directly supporting SMEs in Sub-Saharan Africa , driving economic empowerment and inclusion.
TO BE AWARDED :
2025 PRESTIGIOUS GLOBAL IMPACT IN CONSCIOUS LEADERSHIP.
Lola's storytelling and travel entrepreneurship emphasize values, perspective and representation which bridges cultures, promotes understanding and shapes global narratives.
TO BE AWARDED :
2025 PRESTIGIOUS AFRICAN VANGUARD AWARD FOR GLOBAL IMPACT
As an African led organisation in Finland, driving integration, health equity and innovation with the diaspora, this category perfectly reflects their mission and unique role.
TO BE AWARDED :
2025 PRESTIGIOUS GLOBAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN DIVERSITY & TRANSFORMATION.
Ramya's leadership in building thriving women's professional association in Finland directly embodies diversity, inclusion, and transformational impact.
TO BE AWARDED :
2025 PRESTIGIOUS GLOBAL AWARD FOR CULTURAL DIPLOMACY & INFLUENCE.
Hanna and Still Dancing are being recognized for promoting cultural exchange through international workshops and business events.
TO BE AWARDED :
2025 PRESTIGIOUS GLOBAL SOCIAL IMPACT VISIONARY DISTINCTION AWARD.
This highlights his trans-formative leadership as a philantropist, security expert, and peace advocate in advancing human rights, fostering community development, and contributing to nation-building, thereby reflecting a strong and enduring societal impact.
TO BE AWARDED :
2025 PRESTIGIOUS GLOBAL SOVEREIGN OF SERVICE AWARD
This highlights his lifelong service, historic achievements in global and religious institutions and distinguished leadership.
TO BE AWARDED :
2025 PRESTIGIOUS GLOBAL BRIDGE BUILDER IN BUSINESS & CULTURE
This reflects her work connecting African arts, culture and creative talent with broader societal and institutional impact, bridging cultural initiatives and public leadership.
TO BE AWARDED :
2025 PRESTIGIOUS GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR HUMANITY AWARD.
This recognizes his entrepreneurial vision , business expansion across multiple sectors and contribution to Nigeria's economic growth.
TO BE AWARDED :
2025 PRESTIGIOUS GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR HUMANITY AWARD
This recognizes his visionary entrepreneurship and significant contribution to Nigeria's real estate and hospitality sectors.
TO BE AWARDED :
2025 PRESTIGIOUS GLOBAL PHILANTHROPY & LEGACY BUILDER AWARD
This recognizes his generous philanthropic contributions, commitment to education and lasting impact through both business and community initiatives.
TO BE AWARDED :
2025 PRESTIGIOUS GLOBAL PHILANTHROPY & LEGACY BUILDER AWARD.
This highlights both his philanthropic contributions and his business and investment leadership, ensuring a lasting impact.
TO BE AWARDED :
2025 PRESTIGIOUS GLOBAL AWARD FOR INSPIRATIONAL LEADERSHIP & ENTREPRENEURSHIP EXCELLENCE.
This highlights her impact on economic development in Nigeria.
TO BE AWARDED :
2025 PRESTIGIOUS GLOBAL ARCHITECT OF INNOVATION & EQUITY AWARD.
This highlights his innovative leadership in business and education in Malawi.
TO BE AWARDED :
2025 PRESTIGIOUS GLOBAL ARCHITECT OF INNOVATION & EQUITY AWARD
This emphasizes innovative approaches in business and governance.
TO BE AWARDED :
2025 PRESTIGIOUS GLOBAL AWARD FOR INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH.
This highlights her impact on economic development in Nigeria.
TO BE AWARDED :
2025 PRESTIGIOUS GLOBAL SOCIAL IMPACT VISIONARY DISTINCTION AWARD
This highlights his trans-formative work in education, youth empowerment and humanitarian leadership.
TO BE AWARDED :
2025 PRESTIGIOUS GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR HUMANITY AWARD.
This recognizes the company's entrepreneurial vision, innovative property solutions and impact on the Dubai real estate market.
TO BE AWARDED :
2025 PRESTIGIOUS GLOBAL CHANGE MAKER IN PURPOSE-DRIVEN LEADERSHIP.
This underscores his visionary leadership with tangible social impact in the health care education in Gambia.
TO BE AWARDED :
2025 PRESTIGIOUS GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR HUMANITY AWARD
He is recognized not just for business success, but also for creating jobs, driving innovation, and uplifting communities.
All the Business Delegation list shall be posted 3 days to the grand event
Our mission goes beyond awarding excellence. We are actively working to reshape narratives, foster inclusive growth, and build bridges between the Nordic region, Finland, and the global Diaspora. These finalists represent the values of resilience, innovation, and cross-cultural collaboration that define the future of international engagement.
For companies, investors, governments, diplomats, and NGOs, this is more than recognition it’s an invitation to engage.
By connecting with our delegates, you have the opportunity to:
• Develop strategic bilateral partnerships
• Explore emerging markets and investment opportunities
• Collaborate on sustainable and inclusive business models
• Strengthen North-South knowledge exchange and innovation pipelines
• Contribute to a resilient, future ready global ecosystem
Our platform serves as a facilitator of dialogue and co-creation, enabling public and private sectors to come together to address shared challenges and drive impact at scale.
Together, we can cultivate a thriving ecosystem of collaboration, rooted in mutual respect, equity, and long-term value creation. These finalists are not only leaders of today—they are the bridge-builders of tomorrow.
Join us in celebrating them and in building a connected, more inclusive future.
Oba (Prof.) Sáká Adélolá Ayokanmi Mátemilola, Oluyalo‑Otileta VII
14TH OLUWU OF OWU KINGDOM
Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
Awardees In Europe and The USA
International companies / Reps, Celebrities, Renown founders & An Exceptional African led Organisation
Rödl and Partner Attorneys Finland with its seat in Helsinki, is part of an international advisory company estalished in 1977 in Germany, currently having 116 offices in 50 countries and 6,000 employees
Katja Presnal is a multiple award winning entrepreneur. She is the founder of Skimbaco and has been in collaboration with Disney, Volvo and Mercedes-Benz. She is the co author of Big Rich Money, founder of Crush Movement in Finland.
Tom Coogan is the founder and president of Michigan Partners which supports SME's working with disabilities in sub-saharan Africa. Muchinga Partnerships is located in Alexandra Virgina outside W.DC.
Still Dancing led by Hanna Still, an accomplished international dancer with international competition experience in salsa and bachata runs the biggest dancing studio in Helsinki. Still dancing also host International Workshops and Business events.
Award winning author Lola Akinmade Akerstrom is a visual story teller, international bestselling author and travel entrepreneur. She has dispatched from over 80 countries and featured in BBC, CNN, Sunday Times, The Guardians, Travel Channel etc.
Reggie Rusan works as the CCO with the international company eSystems Nordics where he specializes in digitial transformation and data-driven business models. He serves as the chairman of Helsinki Entrepreneurs and work for 30 years plus in IT.
Ramya is the chairman and founder of India Women of Finland Ry , an association with over 1,700 professional women in Finland which has existed for 10 years now. She is an author and works as Quality Assurance manager at Konecranes Global Oy.
Heed Finland Ry , the only African led organisation in Finland, that bridges the health gap between immigrants and the Finnish society. Their strategy focuses on sustainable integration and standard of impact for innovation with the Diaspora.
Awardees Outside Europe
High level Government Delegates to be awarded :
His Excellency,
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR
FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
His Excellency, ANM Ousainou Darboe. Former Vice President of the Republic of the Gambia. Former foreign affairs minister of the Republic of the Gambia. Currently the Party Leader of the United Development Party.
Oba (Prof) Saka Adelola Ayokanmi Matemilola known as Otileta VII is the 14th Olowu of Owu Kingdom in Abeaokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. A distinguished scholar with a PhD. He focuses on cultural revival, education and community development.
Honourable Alhagie S. Darboe is a Member of Paliament who was appointed as Minority Leader in the National Assembly representing the party with the second - largest number of seats. The honourable is also a Patron of Ceci Educare Oy.
Queen Adabota Lydia Jaja is a prominent Nigeira figure. She is the wife of Oba (Prof) Saka Adelola Ayokanmi Matemilola. She holds high esteem in cultural leadership, pageantry and community influence.
Rt. Hon. Sir (Dr.) Dan Anaebo Okekenta is a respected leader and traditional titleholder, known as Owelle Engwu-Agidi, Umu Nri. He was invested into the Pontifical Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great in 2017 and made history as the first African elected to the Supreme Council of the Knights of Saint John Supreme Vice-President.
Renowned Guests & Delegates to be awarded :
All the Business Delegation list shall be posted 3 days to the grand event
Barrister Derek Oguine is a Lawyer and Notary Public. He is also Real Estate Developer with over 20 developed projects. Barr Derek Oguine is a principal at Oxford Chambers. As a philantropist, he has sponsored over 100 scholarships with countless community support.
Professor Edet B. Ekpenyong is a distinguished diplomat and academic leader serving as the Director-General of the College of Diplomatic Studies and International Relations. He is also the Country Director and Head of Mission for the International Society of Diplomats in Nigeria.
Otumba (Dr.) Adejare Adegbenro is a distinguished Nigerian leader serving as the Acting Director-Genera of the National Commission Against the Proliferation of Arms, Light Weapons and Pipeline Vandalism (NATCOM). He is the High Commissioner of the Human Rights Commission (IHRC)
Femi Oladele Felix is the MD of Fhemfel Group Limited. He has expanded its portfolio to include Fhemfel homes, Fhemfel Travel, Fhemfel Laundry, and Fhemfel luxury apartments cementing its position as a major play in Nigeria's business landscape.
Aisha Adamu Augie is the founder The Centre For Art & Creative Talent (C-FACT), the Director-General of the Centre For Black and African Arts & Civilisation (CBAAC), She also served as Special Adviser to the Nigerian Minister of Finance, Budget & National Planning on Digital Communications Strategy.
Kamar Adeyemi Adeniyi established his own company in 2009 as an estate developer and owns many estates in Abuja-fct and Lagos State. As the founder of Kingsnazzy Global Limited, he owns over 18 estates. He is also the owner of Black-King Hotel Apartment, Galadimawa, Abuja.
Famzo Vision Properties is a Dubai based real estate agency specilizing in tailored property solotions including sales, rentals and property management. Founded by Famara Sawo with properties in Downtown Dubai, Jumeirah Village circle, Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah.
Dr.Akintoye Akindele, CFA is a seasonal investor and entrepreneur. He is the chairman and CEO of Duport Midstream Company. He is also a CFA Charterholder and trustee with the CFA Society of Nigeria. He is a widely known philantropist giving over N5 million scholarship to graduate.
Dr. Hagie K.T Drammeh is a diplomat, founder and President of Hadigala College, the Gambia. Hadigala College is the first Private Health Care College with the highest educational grade and the first College to hold prestigious world class graduation in the Gambia gathering 1,000's of guests.
Dr. William Desmond Bikoko is the former Mayor of Lilongwe City in Malawi. He is a respected Malawian academic public servant and entrepreneur , renowned for founding the Madison Group of Companies with experiences across Africa and the USA. He also owns Exploits University and Madison Holdings.
Dr. Justin Olisa Nzelu is a Nigerian entrepreneur and executive director at Muna Real Estate. He is a member of the International Society of Diplomats recognizing his outstanding contribution to diplomacy and international relations.
Pastor Israel Adebayo Olajumoke is a Nigerian Pastor, entrepreneur and humanitarian dedicated to youth empowerment, education and community development through is ministry, NGO initiatives, and leadership roles in national organisations.
Onephrojire Faith Oghenerukevwe is a Nigerian entrepreneur and founder of Faithdel Limited. The company is involved in various business activities. Her professional endeavors reflects a commitment in Nigeria