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The organiser of the 2025 African Women Achievers Awards & Summit, and president, Mayorkings Agency Group and Mayorkings Charity Foundation, Amb. Dr. Temisan O. Louis, has described this year’s event as a testament to the boundless potential of African women.
Speaking to newsmen in Abuja at the end of the ceremony, which took place on Saturday, August 30, 2025, in Johannesburg, South Africa, Louis noted that the event was a huge success, because it left a lasting impact on the continent’s journey towards gender equality, women inclusiveness in the scheme of things, and women empowerment.
He pointed out that the event tagged: ‘Celebrating 100 African Female Change Makers’, witnessed representation from powerful African women from across 30 countries in Africa.
Louis said that the ceremony, which was organised by The Mayorkings Agency Group in Collaboration with Mayorkings Charity Foundation, and support from Dylan & Dritan Consults, also brought together remarkable women from across the continent, who celebrated their outstanding contributions to various fields and industries.
He added that the event, with the theme: ‘The Africa We Want; Shared Continental Advancement Through Positive Collaborations & Partnerships’, also featured thought-provoking panel discussions, keynote speeches, and networking opportunities, all aimed at fostering collaboration and driving progress.
Our correspondent gathered that this year’s ceremony honoured an impressive array of trailblazers, including: HRM Olori Atuwaste III, founder, Royal Iwere Foundation; We Elevate Africa., Ebosetale Okhueleigbe; President, Women Mentorship Forum, Bisi Sotunde; Lead Consultant, BusyBee Events;
Fikile Mdiniso, Founder & CEO, Infinite Tech Space; Vivian Mokome, Co-founder/CEO & Strategic Advisor; Lorraine Guyo,
Brand Influencer, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Education Advocate; Lorraine Shaquan Kljajic, founder,
Lush Africa Foundation; Hellen Zulu, CEO, Brena Productions; BARR. ORBBY AGWUNCHA,
PRINCIPAL PARTNER, BOSSLADYLAW CHAMBERS & EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, THE BIG BREAK MOMENT AFRICA; Blessing Lawal Bashorun, CEO, Cabbilicious Foods; Maria Goretti Nkumba,
Entrepreneur; Dr. Thembi Portia Shilenge, CEO, Crypto Dimensions, Shilenge Foundation; Valentina Utoh, Entrepreneur & Philanthropist;
Dr. Yetunde Adeniji, Senior Special Assistant to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; Zara A. Deribe, Founder, Yabawa Talbaram Support Initiative; Michelle Mabuza, founder, Mimi Petroleum; Jocelyn Lee, Humanitarian and Philanthropist; Amb. Dr. Cynthia Ejiroghene Edudje (fcai,asdir), President, IWFCI Nig; Dr. Ifeoma S. Okoye (Esq), Creative Director,
STM Magical Creations Ltd; Dr. Maame Fosus Afrofa-Minka,
CEO, TrueGrace Healthcare Consultancy; Dr. Chichi Lion, founder, Chichi Lion Organization & Rise 1Billion Movement; Crystal Berger, founder, Join Ebo, Temitope Olagbegi, expert in Relationship & Emotional Wellness Integrative Psychotherapist; PRIMROSE
KURIMA, Founder, TALITHA-CUMI FOUNDATION & DP MEDICALS; KARINA BARBOSA, founder, & CEO OF NEXT EVENTS MANAGEMENT, AYO CATERING & GOLDEN GLOBES ANGOLA; Amb. Kelechi Jovita Soronnadi (Igolo Real Estate)
CEO. Skyplace Nigeria LTD; Mbalenhle Manana, founder/CEO,
Top Models Eswatini; Ama G. Amoah, Vice President, Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana; Happy Simelane, Reality TV Star.
The event also honoured; Queen Irene Onwuka, Founder,
Queen Irene Onwuka Peace Foundation; Dr. Mejury Chipato, founder, Patience of Hope Foundation; EZEH VERONICA
OGOCHUKWU, Founder, ADICARE REHABILITATION HOME; Amb. Lindsay Amaka Ralph, Actress, Musician & Entrepreneur;
Ndahafa Hapulile (LL.B, LL.M), CEO, Samra Investment & Consultancy and Founder, “I Am The Key Children Media” ; Dr. Mabel Ebele Magbulu (FIMC, FCIMN, D.Sc), Managing Director, Eagles Height Properties & Investment Ltd.; Vhulondo Tryphosa Singo, Founder & CEO, PhophiAnnah (PTY) LTD.; Edidiong Idang, Management Expert/Social Development Specialist, Self-discovery Coach/Author.
Others are; Nolubabalo Mcinga,
Deputy President, Mayibuye/former Statewoman, Africa Envoy & Advocate For Women, Communities & Social Justice; Moleboheng Matli, President & Executive Chairperson, Women Africa Tourism Board, Sandton, South Africa; Yvonne Norris Chilufya, CEO, Passioncare4u; Sithembile Ndlovu, CEO & Founder, Touched By October Beauty Salon; Precious Udoye, CEO, Precious The Boss Lady; Imade Osawaru,
Nollywood Filmmaker/Actress/CEO, Made Monic/Made Kitchen; Dr. Allegro Dinkwanyane, founder & Group CEO, Orgella Group; Bisola Borha, founder & Creative Director, Trendy Bee Elite Events; Amb. Chelsea Nkechi Onwudinjo, Ph.D,
CEO,Riana Green Holdings; Marjorie James, President & Founder,
Kingdom Leadership Academy; Kelly Itohan Ogbeide, Actress/Business Owner/Certified Chef/Interior Decorator; Dalubuhle Nzangane, Founder, The Foundation For The Care Of Vulnerable; Damilare Ajiboye, CEO & Founder, Ocean Trends Digital Limited/ EarnIT NG; Charity Egua, Co-founder, EarnIT NG, and Product Manager, Ocean Trends Digital Limited; Audrey Nyaradzo Nyoni,
Founder Of Dreyink Tech Advisors; Norma Mngoma, Founder Of Suitably Norma; Nomcebo Dot Mthethwa, South Africa Actress; Dr. Patricia Gonde, Founder Of Two Initiatives/Educationist/Global Advocate For Equity & Empowerment; Amb. Dr. Evangeline Ozonyiri, Serial Entrepreneur, Girl Child Activist, Humanitarian, and Philanthropist.
The awardees also included: Francisca Chidzimba, Regulatory Pharmacist/Pharmaceutical Strategist, Holistic Wellness Advocate & Change Catalyst; Charmaine Sepuru, CEO,
Charmy Logistics Solutions; Kedibone Nyamakazi, Farmer, Teacher & Chef; Nosipho Armstrong, Co-founder & Managing Director, Armstronic Pty Ltd.; Tsigereda Rose, founder, Tsigereda Construction Materials Rental & Rose Trading Agency; Tosin Oyelakin, Dynamic Worship Leader, Blogger/Physiotherapist; and Lilian Brown Elvis Abuyere,
Award Winning Entrepreneur, Advocate For Women & Girl Child.
