3rd Edition
Nordic - Africa Business Forum &
Prestigious Global Awards
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.
His Excellency, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR
FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
Retired Army General
Oba (Prof.) Sáká Adélolá Ayokanmi Mátemilola, Oluyalo‑Otileta VII
14TH OLUWU OF OWU KINGDOM
Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
Awardees In Europe and The USA
Multi-million 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 multi billion 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
Retired Army General
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.
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
Amb. Tonto Dikeh is a prominent Nollywood veteran actress, entrepreneur and philantropist. She was appointed Ambassador for the National Agency for prohibition of Trafficking to Persons (NAPTIP). She is a member of the International Society of Diplomats.
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.
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.