Malaika Lobengula, executive director, ICONIC INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, said the event delivered a well structured platform that combined thought leadership, recognition and engagement.
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He noted that discussions were insightful and practical.
He noted that discussions were insightful and practical. Speakers shared experiences and ideas that encouraged collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Participants, he added, actively contributed to conversations that sparked partnerships and new opportunities. The atmosphere, according to him, remained vibrant and intellectually engaging throughout the sessions.
Lobengula also highlighted the evening segment of the event. He said the dinner created a relaxed setting for deeper interaction among guests and honourees. The arrangement, he explained, allowed for networking, reflection and celebration.
Temisan O. Louis, president and founder, ICONIC INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS GROUP, said the awards ceremony was the major highlight.
He said 100 individuals were honoured for their contributions across different sectors.
Louis also commended visa liberalisation efforts by several African countries including Kenya, Seychelles, Rwanda and Ghana, as well as partial reforms by Uganda.
He urged other African leaders to adopt similar policies to accelerate regional integration and economic growth in line with African Union Agenda 2063 vision of a borderless continent.
Louis said the summit met its objectives of celebrating excellence, building connections and inspiring future leaders.
He disclosed that preparations have been concluded for the Iconic Africa Under 40 CEOs Awards scheduled for June 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The event, he said, will focus on recognising young business leaders under 40 who are driving innovation. It will also provide a platform for discussions, networking and collaboration across industries.
