Nigeria Magazine Awards 2026

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Mar 16, 2026 - 12:04

We are delighted to announce the success of our recent awards ceremony in London! The event was a resounding success, with an exceptional atmosphere, inspiring speakers, and outstanding awardees.

Speakers:
Kede Aihie, Chairman Nigeria Magazine
Bernadette Thompson OBE – Director of People & Culture, North Middlesex University Hospital & Community, NHS Foundation
Dr Christina Yan Zhang – CEO of the Metaverse Institute (2023 Awardee)
Adese Okojie – Change Leader & Founder BWHR
Candy Ellie Graham – Creative Director, Cultural Fashion & Arts CIC & Founder of Culture Style Week (2023 Awardee)

Over 4,000 votes were received from members of the global community for 44 Nominees.

Congratulations to our 26 #London winners, chosen by the Nigeria Magazine Digital Community via a rigorous voting process. View the full list of winners: https://events.nigeriamag.com/events/nmawards2026/2026

Notable winners include:
Aderonke Ejemai – Education Excellence Award
Linda Onuekwa – Business Leadership Award
Honourable Sekinat Tolanikawo Adelakun Akande – Social Impact Award
Arc. Mobolaji A. Adeniyi FNIA – Business Leadership Award
Franca Lawrence – Cultural Competence Champion
Genevieve Nwodo Wakeley-Jones – Social Impact Award
Makonnen Sankofa – Social Impact Award
Ambassador Lucy Isaiah – Social Impact Award
Elizabeth Ozua – Special Impact Award (over 30 years of leadership and empowerment)
The Late Mrs Rebecca (Becky) Olodo – Posthumous Recognition Award

Poems by Godson Osarenren, Jhadé Dyamond Myers, and Senator Gold.

NMA2026 Events Team:

MC – Danjuma Atafo.
Music – DJ Jetplay
Event coordination – John Aihie
IT Technician – Theo Aihie
Hosts – Enna Uwaifo & Precious
Photography & Videography – TPBonsu Media
Stylist – Immaculate Cuts

We look forward to continuing the celebration in #Lagos on 27th March!