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Friday : 24th April 2026. Time : 12.30 - 17.30
Theme : Changing The Narratives, Celebrating Change Makers
Check out the Honorees for 2026
Venue : Finnkino Kinopalatsi, Helsinki (Pääsali) Kaisaniemenkatu 2, 00100 Helsinki
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OFFICIAL PROGRAM | 12:30 – 17:30
OFFICIAL PROGRAM | 12:30 – 17:30
Moderator & Host : Paul Kengne
Date: Friday, 24 April 2026
Time: 12:30 – 17:30
Venue : Finnkino Kinopalatsi, Helsinki (Pääsali) Kaisaniemenkatu 2, 00100 Helsinki
12:30 – 13:00 | Red Carpet & Media Interviews
Red carpet arrivals
Red carpet interviews by Gloria, Debby, Sainey and Ejay
Photography & press coverage
13:00 – 13:10 | Opening Musical Performance
Monique Seka – Opening Song with her band (Official opening of the event) - Live Performance
13:10 – 13:25 | Opening Ceremony
Opening prayer / cultural welcome
Welcome address by Eric Adangba (CEO of Ahoko Rent and Apartments, Ivory Coast)
13:25 – 13:45 | Pitching & Nordic Africa Fashion Show
Introduction of Guests from Africa by Mr. Alhagie MS Jabbi
Costume procession by Hey Beauty Collection Finland (Live Nordic Fashion Show)
Pitching 1 : Maxwell Agbevoh (Serial Entrepreneur and Investor, Finland - Ghana)
CERIE (Afro-Nordic Artist & Pioneer of Afro Asian Trap) - (Live Music Performance)
13:45 – 14:05 | Recognition of Distinguished Guests
Introduction of Guests from Africa by Mr. Alhagie MS Jabbi
Pitching 2 : Dr. Hagie K.T Drammeh (President, Founder of Hadigala College International, The Gambia)
Pitching 3 : Cecilia Naadensua Quarshie (Founder & CEO of Ceci Educare Oy)
Cultural performances by the Masai Dancers from The Republic of Kenya under Nefiso Ry (Live Performance)
14:05 – 14:20 | Investor Pitch & Performance
Pitching 4 : TBA
Pitching 5 : TBA
Monique Seka – Live Performance
Pitching 6 : TBA
14:20 – 15:05 | Launching the Award Ceremony & Book Reading
Booking Reading by Dr. Samuel Jacobs-Abbey (Jagils - USA)
Introduction of the Awards Theme : Honourable Landing Sanneh (Mayor , Gambia Republic)
Award National Song with the entire audience to celebrate change makers (Music)
15:05 – 16:15| Award Presentation
Part 1 : Issuing of Awards to Finalists (1-2 minutes speech from each Honoree)
Cultural Performance (Daughter of the Ancestors) Live Performance
Part 2: Issuing of Awards to Finalists (1-2 minutes speech from each Honoree)
Key note address 1 : Honourable Gabriel Nii Kommey Adams (Central Regional Secretary of the NDC Party in Ghana and the Excecutive Director of Ghana Libyan-Arab Holding Company, Ghana)
16:15 – 16:25 | Keynote Address
Costume & Flag procession by Hey Beauty Collection Finland (Live Nordic Fashion Show)
Keynote Address 2: Changing The Narratives, Celebrating Change Makers : Guest speaker , ANM Ousainou Darboe, Former Vice President of the Republic of the Gambia
16:25 – 16:50 | Cultural Coronation & Presentation of Investment Opportunities in Ghana
Ghana Traditional Council
16:50 – 17:00 | Musical Performance
Indian Women in Finland Ry – Live Dancing Performance
17:00 – 17:15 | Photography session
Group photo with award recipients and dignitaries
17:15 – 17:30 | Vote of Thanks & Closing Remarks
Appreciation to partners, guests, performers, and awardees by Plamena Cherneva : Founder & CEO of Wonder Coders & Co Founder of the Nordic Women in Tech Awards
Closing Performance by Monique Seka : Final Live performance
Closing Speech by Timo Heiskala (CEO of Autism Foundation, Finland)
CERIE (Afro-Nordic Artist & Pioneer of Afro Asian Trap) - (Live Music Performance)
Red carpet interviews by Gloria, Debby, Sainey and Ejay
DOOR CLOSES AT 18.00
Honorees, Business Delegates and Investors
Red Carpet Interviewers
Entertainment
Evening Program
Private Dinner (By Invitation Only)
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)
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
Media and Photography
The awards segment celebrates transformative leadership, diplomatic excellence, and entrepreneurial achievements that strengthen relations between Africa and the Nordic region.
7 Award Categories:
The Ousainou Darboe Statesmanship Award – Recognizing exceptional political leadership and statesmanship. (Named after the former Vice President of the Gambia on 21st September 2025 in the presence of His Excellency ANM Ousainou Darboe)
The Nana Kodwo Addae II Crown of Legacy Award – A distinguished honour established in recognition of the living legend and influence of Nana Kodwo Addae II for exemplary recipients.
The Africa Diplomatic Excellence Award – Recognizing diplomats promoting strong bilateral and multilateral cooperation.
The Global Leadership Legacy Award – Honoring top-level executives or government officials shaping global partnerships.
The Women in Diplomacy and Leadership Award – Changing Narratives – Celebrating women leaders redefining diplomacy, governance, and corporate influence across continents.
The Africa Global Excellence in Innovation Award – Empowering Sustainable Growth– Recognizing entrepreneurs, business leaders and innovators whose work strengthens Africa's position and partnership in the wider International community.
The Global Influential Impact Award – Celebrating Visionaries in Music, Entertainment, Entrepreneurship and Ambassadorship - Honour leaders with global influence on the world stage and inspire cross-continental collaboration
Award Categories
Award Categories
Nordic–Africa Sustainable Investment Award
Innovation & Digital Transformation Award
Green Economy & Climate Impact Award
Diaspora Economic Bridge Builder Award
Youth & Emerging Leader Award
Education & Skills Partnership Award
Selection Criteria
Selection Criteria
Cross-border collaboration
Measurable impact
SDG alignment
Scalability & innovation
OUR 2026 EVENT PARTNERS
1.Nordic Women In Tech Awards : https://nordicwomenintechawards.com/
2. Rödl Finland : https://www.roedl.fi/en/
4. Valo Hotel & Work : https://valo.fi/
5. Autism Foundation Finland : https://www.autismisaatio.fi/
5. Indian Women in Finland Ry : https://www.iwf.fi/
6. Barcelo Tapas Bar & Night Club : https://barcelo.fi/
7. Rovaniemi House : https://www.instagram.com/rovaniemihouse?igsh=OGJoY3d2a2p6cWky
8. Finnkinno kinopalatsi , Helsinki : https://www.finnkino.fi/teatterit/finnkino-kinopalatsi-helsinki/
9. Strawberry Hotels : https://www.strawberryhotels.com/conferences-meetings/finland/
10. Kannusali , City of Espoo : https://www.espoo.fi/en/events/espooevents:agoivgoqve
12. Jacobs - Abbey Global Institute for leadership studies : https://jaglobalinstitute.org/
13. Neo Report, Ghana : https://neoreportgh.com/
14. Adom FM, Ghana : https://web.facebook.com/ahomkafm/
15. Hills Connecy Oy : https://hillsconnect.com/
16. Hey Beauty Collections : heybeautycollectionsfinland.com
17. Kefiso Ry : https://www.kefiso.fi/
18. Media : Zoom Africa TV
(Event Partner & Media Sponsor)
19. Clouds Media from Tanzania under Joseph Kusaga
(Media Sponsor)
20. Ahomka Rent & Apartment , Ivory Coast under Eric ADANGBA
( Media Sponsor)
21. Helsinki Metro Taksi (Also sponsor of our September 2025 Transport for our VIP Guests : https://www.metrotaksi.fi
(Event Partner & transportation discount
22. Kehän Auto Center : https://www.kehanautocenter.fi/
(Event Partner & Gala Sponsor)
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