Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Tiwa Savage, Nissi Ogulu & Others Awarded at 2025 Forbes Women Africa Awards

• The summit, titled “To The Power of 10: The Rule-Breakers In Africa’s Next Chapter,” honored women in various fields, with Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala receiving Lifetime Achievement, Tiwa Savage Media Icon, Nissi Ogulu Youth Icon, Hephzibah Akinwale Next Generation.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Tiwa Savage, Nissi Ogulu, Hephzibah Akinwale, and Eniola Shokunbi were recognized as winners at the 10th edition of the Forbes Women Africa Awards, which took place during the Forbes Women Africa Leading Women Summit in South Africa.

This year’s summit, themed “To The Power of 10: The Rule-Breakers In Africa’s Next Chapter,” honored women who are making significant contributions across diverse sectors. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award, while Tiwa Savage received the Media Icon Award. Nissi Ogulu was presented with the Youth Icon Award, Hephzibah Akinwale earned the Next Generation Award, and Eniola Shokunbi was acknowledged with the Young Achiever Award.

The Forbes Women Africa Leading Women Summit is a distinguished annual event that convenes prominent women from various fields, including business, politics, arts, sports, and civil society. It acts as a platform to celebrate female pioneers who are contributing to a more equitable and prosperous world. Since its establishment, the event has also marked International Women’s Day on March 8, emphasizing the accomplishments and resilience of women throughout Africa and beyond.

Here is the full list of this year’s award winners:

• Lifetime Achievement Award – Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
• Social Impact Award – Wanjira Mathai
• Young Achiever Award – Eniola Shokunbi
• Next Generation Award – Hephzibah Akinwale
• Youth Icon Award – Nissi Ogulu
• Media Icon Award – Tiwa Savage
• Academic Excellence Award – Dr Adriana Marais
• Sports Award – Sue Destombes
• Visionary Ally Award – Soul Deng
• Entertainer of the Year Award – Sarah Hassan
• Excellence in Entertainment Award – Minnie Dlamini
• Technology and Innovation Award – Jessica Mshama
• Champion of Change Award – Dr Glenda Gray
• Businesswoman Award – Rita Zwane
• Champion of Entertainment Promotion Award – Tholsi Pillay
• Change Maker of the Decade Award – Arunma Oteh