Prestigious Global Awards – 4th Edition

High Level Business Forum during the Gala on 24th April 2026

Panelists, Investors and Honorees are below 

Honorees, Business Delegates and Investors 

Date: Friday, 24 April 2026

Time: 12:30 – 17:30

Venue : Finnkino Kinopalatsi, Helsinki (Pääsali) Kaisaniemenkatu 2, 00100 Helsinki 

OFFICIAL PROGRAM | 12:30 – 17:30

12:30 – 13:00 | Red Carpet & Media Interviews

• Red carpet arrivals

• Media interviews by Max

• Photography & press coverage

13:00 – 13:10 | Opening Musical Performance

• Monique Seka – Opening Song (Official opening of the event) - Live Performance 1 

Flag procession and costume procession by Hey Beauty Collection Finland during the Live Performance by Monique Seka. Artist costume designed by  Hey Beauty Collection Finland

13:10 – 13:25 | Opening Ceremony

• Opening prayer / cultural welcome

• Welcome address by Lord Mayor Rohey Malick (Lord Mayor of Banjul City)

• Introduction of the Awards Theme : Host, Mputu Hemaa Nana Abena Enyimba II (Cecilia N. Quarshie)

13:25 – 13:45 | Cultural Display & Flag Procession

• Cultural performances representing participating countries

• Live music performance by Jizzle , International Artist from the Gambia

• Simultaneous flag procession symbolizing unity, diversity, and shared narratives

13:45 – 14:05 | Recognition of Distinguished Guests

• Introduction of Guests from Africa by Mr. Alhagie MS Jabbi 

• Introduction of Guests from Finland & the Nordics by Mputu Hemaa Nana Abena Enyimba II 

14:05 – 14:20 | Musical Performance

• Sparky (The Gambia) – Live Performance 2

• Jizzle (The Gambia) - Live Performance 3

14:20 – 15:05 | Nordic Africa Business Forum Panel Discussion

• Theme: Advancing Nordic-Africa Partnerships Towards Agenda 2030 & Agenda 2063

Theme : Interactive dialogue on strategic partnerships, cross-border opportunities, and sustainable development

• Panelists representing are Business leaders, investors, and policymakers

Moderator : Professor Samuel Jacob Abbey : UN Diplomat / E.D and CLO , Jagils Education Center, USA

1. Joseph Kusaga : Renowned Tanzania Investor 

2. Lord Mayor Rohey Malick : Lord Mayor of Banjul 

3. Dr Patrick Essien : Deputy Director of Mining (Environmental Protection Authority, Ghana

4. Eric Adangba : CEO of Ahoko Rent, Ivory Coast 

5. Plamena Cherneva : Founder & CEO of Wonder Coders & Co Founder of the Nordic Women in Tech Awards

6. Honorable Landing B Sanneh : Mayor and Chairman in Gambia 

7. Romial Kenmogne : K Business Consulting and RK IMMO-FINANZ, Germany

15:05 – 15:20 | Live Band Performance

• Booking Reading by Dr. Samuel Jacobs-Abbey

• El Doxa Band – Live Performance  4

15:20 – 15:35 | Musical Performance

• Monique Seka – Live Performance 5

15:35 – 15:50 | Special Guest Address

• Keynote Address on leadership, impact, and changing global narratives 

1. A confirmed Representing Ambassador in Europe (TBA a week to the event)

2. A confirmed Government Official & Politician from Ghana (TBA a week to the event)

15:50 – 16:50 | Prestigious Global Awards Ceremony

• Award presentations to be issued by Sponsors 

Honoring change makers from Africa , USA , Europe and the Nordics (Awardees for 2026)

• Official photo moments of Honorees 

16:50 – 17:00 | Musical Performance

• Sparky (The Gambia) – Live Performance 6

17:00 – 17:15 |  Magazine Launch

• Launch of the next 10 magazine editions

• Group photo with award recipients and dignitaries

17:15 – 17:25 | Live Band Performance 

• El Doxa Band – Live Performance 7

17:25 – 17:30 | Vote of Thanks & Closing Remarks

• Appreciation to partners, guests, performers, and awardees by H.E Ousainou Darboe, Former Vice President of the Gambia / Mr. Mboge Saidykhan , Chairman of UDP Diaspora (US Resident)

• Official close of the awards ceremony by Honourable Landing Sanneh, Mayor and Chairman from Gambia 

• Closing Performance by Monique Seka : Live Performance 1 

Flag procession and costume procession by Hey Beauty Collection Finland during the Live Performance by Monique Seka. Artist costume designed by  Hey Beauty Collection Finland

EVENING PROGRAM

Private Dinner (By Invitation Only)

COST : Individuals pays their own dinning 

• Exclusive private dinner with international guests, dignitaries, and partners

• Closed-door networking and high-level conversations
  
  

Official After-Party (In partnership with Barcelo Tapas & Night Club)

Venue: By Invitation 

• Celebration continues with an exclusive After-Party Experience

• Extended live performances by Sparky (The Gambia) for night lovers

• Music, networking, and social celebration in a relaxed atmosphere

Entertainment for our upcoming events ;

On 12th April, 24th April and 6th June 2026