Cecilia Naadensua Quarshie
CEO & Founder, Ceci Educare Oy
Becomes the first coronated Queen mother for Abura Community in the Cape Coast Region of Oguaa Traditional Area. living between Finland and Ghana known as Mputo Hemaa Nana Abena Enyimba II. Website : www.nanaabena.org
Empowering Events & Voices Across Continents
Elite Event Advisor / Speaker / Africa - Nordic Education & B2B Business Development
“My late father instilled in me the importance of self-love. It’s something that has carried me throughout my life.”
Awards & Recognitions
19 May 2025
Cecilia was honoured with the Owu Kingdom royal pillow with the wall cloth from the King / Monarch in Nigeria. His Royal Majesty, 14th Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba (Prof.) Sáká Adélolá Ayokanmi Mátemilola, Oluyalo‑Otileta VII. Nigeria
19 May 2025
Cecilia was appointed on behalf of her company as a Board Member of the British Commonwealth & Chamber Ry in Finland. This appointment recognised her exceptional contributions towards advancing the shared values and strategic goals of the Commonwealth.
14 April 2025
Appointed and awarded as Special Envoy to the Nordics by the International Society of Diplomats, in recognition of diplomatic leadership and cross-cultural and government related engagement
12 March 2025
Honoured by the British Chambers of Commerce on International Women’s Day, recognized alongside nine exceptional women from across the Commonwealth nations for leadership and impact.
11 March 2025
Recognized by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), UN Nordics, for celebrating three outstanding women in Finland — Shielou Ann, Cecilia, and Aziza — for their contributions to Finnish society by bridging labour gaps in healthcare and early childhood education.
9 November 2024
Recipient of the Nina Meyernorf Leadership Award, Virginia, USA, for excellence in leadership and community impact on a global scale.
30 August 2024
Awarded a Royal Citation to Odomakoma Consult by Nana Kwame ED VI, Divisional Chief of the Oguaa Traditional Area, in recognition of distinguished service and community leadership.
Cecilia Naadensua Quarshie shares her remarkable journey as an immigrant entrepreneur and educator in Finland. From overcoming cultural challenges to founding Finland’s first African-led professional education school, Cecilia’s story highlights resilience, leadership, and the power of perseverance in breaking barriers and advancing careers.
Recap of 2025
#March 2025
1. Appointed as an Ambassador & Special Envoy in the Nordics for the International Society of Diplomats
2. Recognized by the British Chambers of Commerce as a member of the B3CF for advancing women in leadership & education alongside Nora Haapala
3. Awarded a legal diplomatic passport
4. Guest speaker with key figures, including a Finnish Member of Parliament & the Ambassador of India to Finland, at the IWD partnership event between IWF & B3CF
5. Featured & celebrated by IOM - UN Migration across the Nordics & Asia as one of 3 impactful women
6. Featured in the Helsinki Times from IOM article
#April 2025
7. Honored to run as a Municipal County Candidate with the SDP Party
#May 2025
8. Appointed to the Government Council of the International Society of Diplomats
9. Appointed as a Board Member of the British & Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce in Finland ry
10. Nominated in the Nordic Startup Awards 2025 ,Edition 11
•Diversity Role Model of the Year
•Founder of the Year
(win or not, the recognition means everything)
11. Attended a B3CF Chamber brunch welcoming the 696th Lord Mayor of the City of London, The Rt Hon. Alastair King, in Finland
#July 2025
12. Featured in the Finnish-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (FINSVE) Annual Report Magazine
#August 2025
14. Trained & certified as a Community Ambassador through the Eri Polut initiative in partnership with Familiar ry
#September 2025
15. Sole recipient of a prestigious royal honor from HRM Oba (Prof.) Saka Adelola Matemilola, the Olowu of Owu Kingdom in Finland
16. My company, at 3 years old & without external backing, became the 1st Western & Nordic company to honor iconic African leaders, including:
•Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo
•Former Vice President of Gambia, ANM Ousainou Darboe etc
17. Signed a partnership project with the former Vice President of The Gambia taking effect in 2026
#October 2025
18. Formed a partnership with Kannusali Espoo for cultural & Africa-centered event productions, with the 1st joint event scheduled for 6th June 2026
19. Served as Keynote Speaker at the Nordic Women in Tech Awards 2025 alongside distinguished leaders, including a Finnish Member of Parliament
#November 2025
20. Launched the 1st global business magazine spotlighting elite international leaders
#December 2025
21. Became the 1st coronated Ghanaian Queen Mother living in Finland, representing growth, dignity, & community development
22. Received the Cross Bridge Builder Award in Finland, presented by Mama Africa on behalf of AKWA CROSS COMMUNITY IN FINLAND ry
