The 15th edition of The Voice Achievers Award and business summit will officially take place in London on August 21, 2026, at the prestigious Hilton London Kensington hotel. Organized by The Voice News Magazine, this high-profile event honours illustrious African trailblazers, entrepreneurs, diplomats, and global friends of Africa who drive massive positive change across the continent.
The strategic vision for the 2026 awards cycle focuses heavily on empowering the African continent from within. The organization’s President, Elvis Ndubuisi Iruh, announced that this year’s pivotal theme is: “Putting Africa In The Right Perspective—Focusing On Mental Empowerment For Economic Inclusion & Growth.”
The event will combine a high-level Business Dialogue summit with a late-evening Award Gala Night, a fashion show, and networking sessions. The gala night functions as an elite, A-list networking environment designed to bridge African visionaries with their diaspora counterparts. By moving to the United Kingdom, the event expands its global footprint following highly successful runs in major global hubs, including its previous 14th edition held at the Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos .
The Voice Achievers Award continues to amplify its international profile by establishing a footprint in major capital cities worldwide. Originating as a localized community project in The Netherlands back in 2012, the platform has successfully evolved into a rotating global event. The consistent migration of the venue reflects the organizers’ goal to build a seamless network of global stakeholders committed to reshaping mindsets and driving mental and economic empowerment across Africa. The event has evolved into a premier international platform by rotating its ceremony across major global cities, including Amsterdam, Dubai, Nairobi, Banjul, and Lagos, to honour trailblazers within the African continent and its diaspora. For its fifteenth milestone edition, the award moves to London to bridge the gap between continental icons and the UK-based diaspora, reinforcing its mission to connect, empower, and recognize individuals driving Africa’s growth.
The Voice Achievers Award has consistently recognized prominent African women who use their platforms to drive impactful humanitarian and political change across the continent. Among its distinguished past recipients is Fatou Bensouda, who was honoured in 2012 during her landmark tenure as the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and currently serves as the Ambassador of The Gambia to the United Kingdom. She is joined by other prominent national figures, including Ambassador Bianca Odimegwu Ojukwu, the current Nigerian Foreign Minister honoured in 2014, and Mama Ida Odinga, who was recognized in 2024 for her lifelong leadership alongside her husband, Late Kenyan statesman Raila Odinga. Furthermore, the award’s prestigious roll of honour heavily features visionary African First Ladies dedicated to widespread development initiatives. This executive lineage includes Her Excellency Mrs. Constancia Mangue Nsue de Obiang of Equatorial Guinea (2016), Jeannette Kagame of Rwanda (2017), Fatoumata Bah Barrow of The Gambia (2021), and Dr. Fatima Maada Bio of Sierra Leone (2022). Collectively, the accomplishments of these trailblazing women serve as a benchmark of excellence and an enduring source of inspiration for future institutional leaders throughout Africa.
The Voice News Magazine has officially announced 29 distinguished honourees for the 15th Voice Achievers Award taking place on August 21, 2026, at the Hilton London Kensington from their corporate Headquarters in Almere, The Netherlands. This curated list honours outstanding African trailblazers, diaspora change-makers, and key global partners dedicated to continental excellence. The high-profile event will combine a Business Dialogue summit with a late-evening Award Gala Night. Ultimately, the London milestone bridges the gap between continental innovators and the UK-based diaspora network to drive mental and economic empowerment across Africa.
The list of award winners at “The Voice Achievers Awards” London 2026:
1. Dr. Seyi Davids
African Man of the Year Award
2. Beatrice Schnelli-Okello
African Woman of the Year Award
3. Chief James Chijioke Ume
African Hero Award
4. Dr. Fatiatu Olawuyi Jobi
African Heroine Award
5. Dr. Farzam Kamalabadi
African Iconic Personality Award
6. Dr. Mrs. Moji Davids
African Iconic Woman Award
7. Professor Kishan Devani, BEM, FRSA
African Leadership Excellence Award
8. Apostle Ernestina Da Silva Mitas
African Christian Leadership Award
9. Dr. Walton Ekundayo Gilpin
African Banker Of The Year Award
10. Robert Dupuch-Carron
African Innovation Excellence Award
11. HRM Queen Naa Tsotsoo Soyoo I
African Cultural Excellence Award
12. Dr. Funmilola Tella
African Distinguished Career Award
13. Rt. Hon. Naanlong Daniel
African Political Figure Award
14. Apostle George Amadi
African Spiritual Leadership Award
15. Hon. Ketlhalefile Motshegwa
African Public Service Award
16. Ms. Kathi Scott
African Humanitarian Excellence Award
17. Dr. Ansy A. Egun
African Medical Excellence Award
18. Augustine Ugi UGI
African Innovation Excellence Award
19. Arinze Edward Oranye
African Educator Award
20. Amb. Jude Ebitimi Ukori
African Business Enterprise Award
21. High Chief Vincent Uchenna Anyanwu
African Impact Excellence Award
22. Dr. Konyere Adiele-Uzoma
African Trailblazer Award
23. Niskan Etuk
African Community service Award
24. Omar Hussain
African Motivational Award
25. Ms. Egeba Ine Duke
African Inspirational Award
26. Juliana Olayinka
African Diaspora Media Award
27. Roseline Sanni-Ajose
African Entertainment Award
28. Mazi Godson Azu
African Special Recognition Award
29. Dr. Leticia Moshwe
African Business Excellence Award
30. Sean Tatenda Zvandasara
Real Estate Excellence Award
31. Enyeh Julius Akpovire
African Media Personality Award
32. Tec-Bank & Tec-Ride BV
African Technology Excellence Award
33. Aminata Jarju (Amina’s Fashion Senegambia)
African Fashion Designer Award
34. Istvan Dylan Salamon
Businessman of the year Award
35. Ms. Kemi Matilda Shekoni (T40 Perfumes London)
African Woman Innovator Award
36. Pa Sambou Camara “Mizzle Muhaba”
African Promising Musician Award
37. Ivanka Zakharchuk
African Business Relations Award
38. Sunday Onyinyechi Nwosu
African Hospitality Excellence Award