{"id":19,"date":"2025-12-12T21:49:57","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T21:49:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wafricawards.com.ng\/wafric-awards-2025-honorary-awardees\/"},"modified":"2025-12-12T21:49:57","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T21:49:57","slug":"wafric-awards-2025-honorary-awardees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wafricawards.com.ng\/fr\/wafric-awards-2025-honorary-awardees\/","title":{"rendered":"WAFRIC AWARDS 2025 \u2013 LAURS DE HONNEUR"},"content":{"rendered":"
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 Theme: The Rebirth Edition<\/strong><\/p>\n

The WAFRIC Awards proudly unveils the distinguished personalities selected for the 2025 Honorary Recognition<\/strong>, celebrating exceptional individuals whose contributions continue to uplift industries, communities, and the cultural landscape across Africa and the diaspora.<\/p>\n

As part of The Rebirth Edition<\/em>, these honorees embody excellence, transformation, leadership, and the spirit of African advancement.<\/p>\n

OFFICIAL HONORARY AWARDEES 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Waka Waka Doctor<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Global Mobility & Migration Impact<\/em>

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Ayobola Kekere-Ekun<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Contemporary Art & Visual Innovation<\/em>

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Oluwatobi Odubanjo (Pinkcocco)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Visionary Woman of The Year <\/em>
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Ifeoluwa Adeshina<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Beauty & Creative Influence<\/em>

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Cute Kimani <\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Creative Digital Influence <\/em>
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Anifowose Jefe<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Afro-Pop Artistry & Style Influence<\/em>

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Adedayo Apejoye<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Outstanding Contribution to Culinary Art<\/em>

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Kevin Wise Anyomi<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Global Development & Humanitarian Service<\/em>

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Nana Diaby <\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Woman of Influence & Social Impact <\/em>
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Adebayo Adesina Oluranti<\/h3>\n

(Speedy Health on The Wheels Foundation)

\nOutstanding Contribution to Community Health & Social Impact<\/em>

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Kuukua Eshun <\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Transformative Visual Storytelling & Cultural Expression <\/em>
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Ojo Abimbola Elizabeth (Elizavocat)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Inspirational Creative Expression<\/em>

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Dj Jospa<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Emerging Excellence in Afrobeat DJing <\/em>
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Ohemaa Dadao <\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Excellence In Rap & Urban Music <\/em>
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Rasheedat Ajibade <\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Outstanding Contribution To Women in Sport<\/em>
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Mahamadou CISS\u00c9 <\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Outstanding Contribution To Women in Sport<\/em>
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Akinsowon Temitope Joseph<\/span><\/h3>\n
Outstanding Young Business Leader<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n
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