Africa’s Monarchs, Arts, Culture and Tourism Awards (AFRIMACT Awards) is set to honour 17 distinguished personalities, royal figures, entrepreneurs and philanthropists for their outstanding contributions to the development and promotion of Africa’s arts, culture and tourism.
The prestigious awards ceremony is scheduled to hold on Friday, October 2, 2026, at the NECA Events Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, where the honourees will be celebrated for their impact, leadership, service and contributions to various sectors of society.
Among those to be honoured are HRM Oba (Dr.) Muraina Adebanjo Adedini, Asoya of Ile Isoya Kingdom; Princess Dr. Toyin Kolade (Iyalaje Oodua) ; Dr. Betta Edu; Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo (Executive Chairman Onigbongbo LCDA); High Chief Habeeb Olalekan Okunola, MON, OFR (Founder Habeeb Okunola Foundation); Chief Adekunle Victor Alonge(President Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers of Nigeria); Chief Mrs. Kehinde Adelaja Okoroafor (Olori Omo Oba Obinrin Ile Isoya); Dr. Yeye Folashade Shona Aluko (Yeye Bobajiro Oodua).
Others are Chief Mrs. Jumoke Abegunde(Founder Jummy I Care Foundation); Dr. Israel Olajumoke (CEO House of Destiny); Ayomikun Adebayo Oyetoro(CEO Fab Realty and Tourism Ltd); Bashorun Oladapo Sofowora (Bashorun Ile Isoya Kingdom); Abimbola Ige (CEO Celeb Beauty Clinic); Chief Babs Abraham (CEO Buka Atlanta); Ebunoluwa Adebayo Festus (Actor) ; and David Hinvi (Strategist).
The AFRIMACT Awards is designed as a platform to recognise individuals whose achievements and initiatives continue to contribute to the preservation of cultural heritage, advancement of the creative industry, promotion of tourism, entrepreneurship, philanthropy and community development across Africa.
The organisers noted that the awards go beyond celebrating personal achievements, as they seek to spotlight individuals whose work and influence have created meaningful value within their communities and contributed to the broader development of Africa.
With the convergence of royalty, business leaders, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, cultural advocates and other distinguished guests, the October 2 ceremony is expected to provide a platform for celebrating Africa’s rich heritage while recognising individuals who continue to shape its future through their contributions to arts, culture and tourism.
The AFRIMACT Awards will hold alongside the Miss Africulture Nigeria 7.0 Grand Finale, bringing together a celebration of beauty, culture, heritage, entertainment and African excellence under one prestigious event.
