Zenith Bank’s Umeoji, Fidelity Bank’s Onyeali-Ikpe Among Personalities listed for the 100 Most Notable Peace Icons Africa in Morocco

The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank Plc, Dr. Adaora Umeoji, Nigeria, Omar Yacoubi Soussane,Morocco, Dr Emmanuel A Fundira, Executive Chairman, ASTOC Leisure Group inc, Zimbabwe, Adnane Bennis, Co-founder and CEO, Morocco World News, Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe and and H.E Amb Prof Smelly Dube are among eminent personalities billed to be honoured at the 2026 edition of the 100 Most Notable Africans Leadership and Business Summit scheduled to hold in Mövenpick Hotel, Marrakech, Morocco.

The two-day event, organised by Davdan Peace and Advocacy Foundation and the 100 Most Notable Peace Icons Africa in partnership with other organisations, will take place from June 26 to 28, 2026 at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès Marrakech, Mövenpick Hotel, BD Mohamed VI, Marrakech.

Organisers disclosed that the summit has continued to attract growing interest from business leaders, government agencies, policymakers, investors and innovators across Africa and beyond, making it one of the continent’s most influential leadership gatherings.

Dr. Umeoji and Dr. Onyeali-Ikpe are listed alongside several distinguished personalities from across Africa in recognition of their outstanding contributions to banking, business leadership, entrepreneurship and economic development.

Other personalities listed for recognition include former Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma; Nigerian Superstar, Ayo Balogun, Wizkid, Dr Asu Kunemofa, Director of Finance and Accounts, NDDC, Mrs Aisha Hanan Buhari, CEO, Hanan Buhari Foundation, Senator Barau Jibrin, Deputy Senate President of Nigeria, Layal Jade Tinubu, Yasmine Benabdallah – Gemmologist & CEO of Blue Jasmine Jewelry,Morocco, Mr. Nabil Slitine
Chief Executive Officer, NASLI Holding,
Kingdom of Morocco, Janet Osei-Boadi
CEO/Founder Janet O Boadi Foundation,Ghana, Chef Donald Moletsane, President of Lesotho Chefs Association and Managing Director of Dona@Balos Chef School and Hospitality.Lesotho, Chief Nnabuike Oliver Anachebe
Chairman, Maritime Consultant, Soukaina Janah
CEO group glamour textile,Morocco, Oshoma Zekeri,CEO, Vendoir, Othmane Sefrioui, Mystere Chief Operating Officer & Managing Director of Hublot Morocco, EZE SAMUEL
chief executive officer luxuryprime real estate Nigeria ltd/GMD Criset groups of companies LTD, Lugumi Saidi, CEO, Lugumi Enterprises Limited, Tanzania, Hon Dr Ginika Florence Tor,Chairman, Accolade Dynamics Limited, Nigeria, Mr Manji Obadiah, CEO, HM Autocentre Limited, UK, Amb Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki, Managing Director, Kursi Investment Limited, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, among others.

The summit will feature business networking opportunities, investment sessions, leadership dialogues and the presentation of the highly anticipated 100 Most Notable Africans Awards.

Speaking on the forthcoming event, the Project Director, Africa, Amb. Dr. Kingsley Amafibe, said the increasing interest from delegates and strategic partners reflects the growing importance of the summit as a platform for celebrating African excellence and fostering collaborations that will drive the continent’s development.

He added that the 2026 edition is expected to provide opportunities for leaders and entrepreneurs to exchange ideas, forge partnerships and promote sustainable growth across Africa.

Participants and prospective partners have been advised to visit www.100mostnotable.org for registration and further information as preparations intensify for the landmark event.