Nigeria Magazine Awards 2026
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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!

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