His Royal Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR the Olu of Warri Kingdom, (Nigeria), Hon. Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane (South Africa), and Hon. Sheillah Chokomo (Zimbabwe), have been selected for honour, award, and recognition as Influential Africans in the 2026 edition of the Iconic African Summit/Honours, scheduled to hold from 11th to 15th February, 2026, in Harare, Zimbabwe.
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Other awardees for recognition and honours also include: Hon. Barbara Rwodzi, Honorable Minister of Tourism & Hospitality, Zimbabwe; Hon. Oppah Chamu Zvipange Muchinguri-Kashiri, Honorable Minister of Defence, Zimbabwe; Dr. Kudakwashe Tagwirei, founder, Sakunda Holdings; Ruvimbo Gemma Ngara, CEO, Apex Realty Group; and Dr. Chichi Lion, founder, Rise 1 Billion Movement, Chichi Lion Global Impact Hub.
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The list also included: Amb. Adediran Michael Timothy, Director General, International Forum For Peace & Diplomacy; Natasha Dlamini, Actress & Chief Editor, SheAfrique Magazine; Mwamvita Makamba, founder, MM Connect Africa; Hon. Kadiva Diana Hamutumwa, Governor of the Ohangwena Region Republic of Namibia; Hon. Dr. Ngobizitha Mangaliso Ndlovu, Honorable Minister Of Industry & Commerce, HRM; and Prince Lindani Dlamini Crown, Prince of Swaziland amongst others.
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The summit, with the theme: “The Africa We Want, Sustainable Development; Everyone’s Responsibility”, is being organised by Iconic International Holdings (Pty) Ltd., in collaboration with Mayorkings Charity Foundation, and Concord For Young Women In Business Global (Zimbabwe), led by Distinguished Amb. Apphia N. Musavengana, while the keynote opening speech is expected to be delivered by the Acting President, Her Excellency Hon. Mai Muchinguri.
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Other partnering institutions also include: American Management University California (USA), Prowess University Delaware (USA), and African Union Youth Council/Clubs.
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Speaking to newsmen on the upcoming summit, the President/Founder, Iconic International Holdings & Mayorkings Charity Foundation, Amb. Dr. Temisan O. Louis, noted that the summit is more than an event, but a meeting point for influence, ideas, and impact.
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Temisan disclosed that delegates
from over 60 countries, over 80 distinguished personalities and leaders, including global speakers and panelists, and over 300 high-level participants and others are expected at the summit.
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He maintained that the event is open for visionary leaders, business executives, policy shapers, investors or global decision-makers, innovators and developers, adding that registration and nomination for the prestigious Iconic Africa Awards is still open.
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Temisan said the Dinner/Gala Award Night would take place on Friday 13th February, 2026 at Rainbow Towers & Convention Center, Harare, Zimbabwe.
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