GMYT Fashion Academy is gearing up to host the 13th Global African Honours (GAH) Awards & Business Summit, an event dedicated to advancing innovation, inclusion, and sustainability throughout the African continent. The summit, which will take place in Lagos under the theme “Africa Reimagined: Innovation, Inclusion & Sustainable Growth,” aims to celebrate excellence while recognising key contributors who are shaping Africa’s development across multiple sectors.
Speaking at a press briefing ahead of the event, Kelechi Oghene, CEO of GMYT Fashion Academy and convener of the GAH Awards & Business Summit, explained that this year’s theme encourages participants to look beyond current challenges and embrace the vast potential within Africa’s creative, economic, and intellectual landscape. She emphasised that the GAH platform has grown far beyond an awards ceremony; it has become a transformative movement that uplifts individuals, supports emerging industries, and amplifies the voices charting Africa’s path forward.
Oghene highlighted that over the years, GAH has recognised thousands of trailblazers, brought together influential industry figures, and actively supported empowerment initiatives, particularly for women and youth across the continent. According to her, the 2025 summit will convene a diverse lineup of leaders influencing governance, entrepreneurship, aviation, human rights, development finance, innovation, and the creative economy.
The press conference also outlined the strategic vision of the 13th edition—showcasing its economic and social relevance while presenting collaboration opportunities to brands, institutions, and corporate organisations. Oghene described it as an open invitation for stakeholders to join a mission focused not only on celebration, but also on long-term progress, policy advancement, and sustainable impact.
A major moment during the event was the unveiling of the GAH Elite Club Black Card, powered by Mastercard and Wema Bank. Beyond premium financial features, exclusive hospitality perks, and lifestyle benefits, cardholders will enjoy complimentary access to all GAH flagship events throughout the year. However, its most valuable feature lies in the exclusive community it connects members to—an extensive network of CEOs, entrepreneurs, policymakers, innovators, and thought leaders shaping Africa’s evolving narrative.
Oghene described the Black Card as a strategic access point into a circle where opportunity, visibility, influence, and collaboration intersect, symbolising the broader purpose of the GAH ecosystem.
The 2025 GAH Summit will host an impressive lineup of dignitaries, including Katsina State Governor Dikko Umar Radda; Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal; Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo; Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo; His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ooni of Ife) and Grand Patron of GAH; Allen Onyema, Chairman of Air Peace; Obiora Gregory Okonkwo, Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines; Tony Attah of Renaissance Africa; human rights icon Joe Okei-Odumakin; and Senior Advocate of Nigeria Femi Falana, among other influential figures.
With its blend of recognition, networking, policy dialogue, and empowerment, the GAH Awards & Business Summit continues to cement its reputation as one of Africa’s most impactful platforms for shaping a more inclusive, innovative, and sustainable future.
