Olu of Warri, Others Make List of Influential Africans to be Honoured at Iconic Africa in Zimbabwe

Momentum is gathering ahead of the Iconic Africa Summit/Awards 2026, where notable Africans such as the Olu of Warri, His Majesty Olu Oluwatse III from Nigeria, Hon. Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane from South Africa and Hon. Sheillah Chokomo Zimbabwe will be honoured with awards of recognition.

Others are Hon. Barbara Rwodzi
Honorable Minister of Tourism & Hospitality Zimbabwe, Hon. Oppah Chamu Zvipange Muchinguri-Kashiri Honorable Minister of Defence Zimbabwe, Dr. Kudakwashe Tagwirei
Founder, Sakunda Holdings, Ruvimbo Gemma Ngara
CEO, Apex Realty Group,Dr. Chichi Lion
Founder, Rise 1 Billion Movement, Chichi Lion Global Impact Hub,Amb. Adediran Michael Timothy
Director General, International Forum For Peace & Diplomacy,Natasha Dlamini
Actress & Chief Editor SheAfrique Magazine, Mwamvita Makamba
Founder, MM Connect Africa,Hon. Kadiva Diana Hamutumwa
Governor of the Ohangwena Region
Republic of Namibia,Hon. Dr. Ngobizitha Mangaliso Ndlovu
Honorable Minister Of Industry & Commerce,HRM, Prince Lindani Dlamini
Crown Prince of Swaziland

Delivering a Keynote Opening Speech is the Acting President Her Excellency, Hon Mai Muchinguri

With the theme, “The Africa We Want, Sustainable Development; Everyone’s Responsibility”, the summit is being organised by Iconic International Holdings (Pty) Ltd.

It is collaborating with other organizations such as Mayorkings Charity Foundation and strategic partnership with Concord For Young Women In Business Global Zimbabwe, led by Distinguished Amb. Apphia N. Musavengana

The Iconic Africa Summit comes up from 11th-15th February 2026, in Harare Zimbabwe’s capital.

Among partnering institutions include, American Management University California USA, Prowess University Delaware USA and African Union Youth Council/Clubs.

“This is more than an event. It’s a meeting point for influence, ideas, and impact”, said the President/Founder Iconic International Holdings & Mayorkings Charity Foundation Amb. Dr. Temisan O. Louis

Expected at the summit include delegates from over 60 countries, over the 80 distinguished Personalities and leaders, global speakers & panelists, over 300 high-level participants and others.

The event is open for visionary leaders, business executives, policy shapers, investors or global decision-makers, innovators and developers.

Meanwhile, registration and nomination for the Prestigious Iconic Africa Awards is still open.

The Dinner/Gala Award Night will take place on Friday 13th February 2026 at Rainbow Towers & Convention Center, Harare Zimbabwe.