Leading African businesses and entrepreneurs were honoured over the weekend for their contributions to business development, innovation, entrepreneurship and economic growth across Africa.
The award recipients, drawn from various sectors of the African economy, were recognised for their achievements in innovation, creativity, corporate governance, leadership, customer service and professional excellence.
The awards ceremony, held at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra on Saturday, October 17, 2026, formed part of the 2026 Africa Business Forum and Awards, organised by Unique Communications and KN Communications Group.
The event brought together business leaders, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, investors and industry professionals from across the continent to celebrate outstanding business achievements and encourage greater collaboration among African enterprises.
The award recipients represented several African countries, including Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Angola, highlighting the diversity of businesses and entrepreneurs contributing to the continent’s economic development.
Corporate Award Winners
Among the corporate award recipients, Prime Bank of Kenya was recognised in the Financial Services category, while Hapag-Lloyd Ghana Limited received recognition in the Shipping category. Happy Sunshine Company Limited of Ghana received awards in the Food Manufacturing and Most Impactful Marketing Campaign categories.
Vanguard Assurance Company Limited was recognised in the General Insurance category, while G-Force Employment Solutions of South Africa received recognition for HR and Workplace Solutions.
Other recipients included Labianca Company Limited for Food Distribution, Enterprise Trustees Limited for Corporate Governance Practices, SPCANN Associates Limited for Trading and B5 Plus Company Limited for Steel Manufacturing.
In the healthcare sector, Sky 24 Medical Centre received an award for Excellence in Healthcare Services, while The Bank Hospital was recognised for Outstanding Healthcare Leadership.
Cassona Global Imaging Limited received recognition in the Medical Equipment category, while Tobinco Pharmaceuticals Limited was honoured in the Pharmaceutical Company category.
Epiroc Equipment Ghana Limited received recognition in Mining Support Services, while Wilkins Engineering Limited was recognised in the Limited Outstanding category.
The financial technology sector also featured prominently, with JUMO Ghana Limited receiving recognition in the Fintech Company category.
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority of Tanzania was recognised for Sustainable Tourism and Conservation Management, highlighting the importance of responsible tourism and environmental sustainability.
The corporate awards also covered financial solutions, supply chain management, consultancy and agribusiness, reflecting the range of industries represented at the ceremony.
Individual Award Winners
The individual awards recognised business executives, entrepreneurs and industry leaders for their contributions to corporate leadership, innovation and economic development.
Among the prominent recipients was Dame Dr Adaora Umeoji, Group Managing Director of Zenith Bank Plc in Nigeria, who received the Transformational Business Leader Award in Financial Services.
Dr Rasik Kantaria, Founder of Prime Bank in Kenya, was recognised for African Banking Leadership and Legacy, while Gopal C. Vasu, Chief Executive Officer of M&G Pharmaceuticals Limited, received the Outstanding Pharmaceutical Entrepreneur Award.
Other winners included Luísa Patrícia Agostinho, Chief Executive Officer of Muatu Bridge Capital in Angola; Felix Gomis, Managing Director of Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Ghana; Frederick Adotey Saka, Chief Executive Officer of Vanguard Assurance Company Limited; Dr Priyanka Avinash Chotai, Chief Executive Officer of Guru Nanak Ramgarhia Sikh Hospital in Kenya; and Kofi Amoako-Attah, Chief Executive Officer of SIM Group of Companies.
The awards also recognised Rajamanickam Sathiyamurthy, Executive Director of Star Garments Togo; Madhvi Dalal, Founder of PadMad Kenya; Amanda Shingai Mushonga, Founder of HISA Agri Private Limited; and Mikiyas Mulugeta, Chief Executive Officer of MEBIG PLC/Etubers in Ethiopia.
Mr Kwaku Osei-Sarpong, Chief Executive Officer of CIPA Holdings Group, was recognised for Innovative Entrepreneurship.
Other recipients included Mr Mukesh Thakwani, Founder and Group Chairman of B5 Plus Group, and Mariam Nadirah, Founder of SOTIS SUN TRAVEL in Mozambique, who was recognised in the Travel and Tourism category.
