Nigerian stars Tiwa Savage, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nissi Ogulu, and Eniola Shokunbi have been recognised at the 2025 Forbes Women Africa Awards held during the Forbes Women Africa Leading Women Summit in South Africa.
The 10th edition of the prestigious summit was themed “To The Power of 10: The Rule-Breakers In Africa’s Next Chapter”, celebrating African women making significant impacts in their respective industries.
The Nigerian Winners
• Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala – Lifetime Achievement Award
• Tiwa Savage – Media Icon Award
• Nissi Ogulu (Burna Boy’s sister) – Youth Icon Award
• Eniola Shokunbi – Young Achiever Award
• Hephzibah Akinwale – Next Generation Award
Other Winners Include:
• Wanjira Mathai – Social Impact Award
• Sarah Hassan – Entertainer of the Year Award
• Minnie Dlamini – Excellence in Entertainment Award
• Jessica Mshama – Technology and Innovation Award
• Sue Destombes – Sports Award
• Arunma Oteh – Change Maker of the Decade Award
Nigerians React
The wins have sparked pride across social media, especially with Tiwa Savage and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s recognitions.
@OfficialBlessing: “Tiwa Savage keeps putting Nigeria on the map! Congratulations mama.”
@OdogwuNissi: “Nissi Ogulu is making her own name outside Burna Boy’s shadow 🔥.”
@Ijay_: “Women breaking boundaries! Proud to be African.”
Congratulations to all the powerful women shaping Africa’s future!
