Recognising Africa’s Champions of Prosperity
The Africa Prosperity Champions Awards (APCA) & Gala Dinner represent a transformative commitment to shifting the narrative from poverty alleviation to fostering prosperity across the African continent. Bringing together over 400 influential individuals, including Heads of State, business leaders, and policymakers, the event serves as a platform to celebrate Africa’s remarkable achievements and unity.
Africa Prosperity Champions Awards & Gala Dinner
The prestigious APCA honours distinguished individuals from Africa and its global diaspora who are driving the continent’s transformation and fostering shared prosperity. These awards embody a bold step towards a future of ambition and progress, recognising exceptional achievements while inspiring continued success.
Beyond celebrating excellence, the APCA serves as a springboard for future accomplishments. It inspires the next generation of leaders to contribute to Africa’s ambitious vision for 2063, showcasing excellence and nurturing leadership that will propel the continent’s growth on the global stage.
2024 APCA Winners
Baroness Patricia Scotland of Asthal
Global Africa Champion Award
The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC is the 6th Commonwealth Secretary-General. She is the second Secretary-General from the Caribbean and the first woman to hold the post.
Mohamed M. Abou El Enein
Industrialist of the Year Award
Mohamed M. Abou El Enein is a renowned Egyptian businessman, investor, public figure, and accomplished politician. He is the founder and chairman of Cleopatra Group, a company that has established many major projects spread all over Egypt. He is also Deputy Speaker of Egypt’s House of Representatives.
Mohammed Irfaan Ali
Global Africa Leadership Award
The ninth President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana. Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali was sworn in as Guyana’s executive president on 2 August 2020.
Professor Benedict Okechukwu Oramah
Financial Leadership Award
Dr. Benedict Oramah assumed the position of president and chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) on 21 September 2015.
Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade
Young Entrepreneur Award
Better known by his stage name, Mr Eazi. Eazi is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record executive. He is the pioneer of Banku music, a fusion of sound he describes as a mixture of Ghanaian highlife and Nigerian chord progressions and patterns.