DIASPORA ECONOMIC FORUM (DEF) AND AWARDS LONDON

Join the most engaging international African investors conference and Awards on the UN recognised Africa Day

Africa Day Awards International presents the annual Diaspora Economic Forum(DEF) and awards in London.

The high profile exclusive event which is part of Africa Day internationally accredited by the United Nations is a distinctive platform that brings together Africans and friends of Africa to build, buy and invest in Africa. We appreciate that all 54 African countries are fast becoming the future of the entire world, therefore Africa Day Awards main mission is to connect Africa to the rest of the world through investment opportunities, economic forums, award ceremonies, social impact activities, seminars, exchange programs, leadership lectures and more. While we bring together Africa, Caribbean, Asians and the rest of the world to trade, invest and develop Africa, we encourage flexibility, fairness, corporation and collaboration.

We focus on bridging the gap between the Diaspora, Africa and the rest of the world.

Event: Diaspora Economic Forum (DEF)

Keynote Speeches

Business Leaders Panel

Investors Panel

SMEs Panel

Awards: Exhibitions: Dinner

Date: 25th May 2025

Venue: Hilton London Kensington

DEF Award Recipients

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

His Excellency President of the Republic of Sierra Leone

EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE

His Excellency, Executive Governor of Lagos State, Nigeria

GLOBAL SOCIAL IMPACT AWARD

Visionary, Leader, Philanthropist, Changemaker, Founder Dayo Olomu Foundation

BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU

GLOBAL HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD

Philanthropist, Founder President, MASC Foundation, Trustee at Royal Free London NHS Foundation, Global Trade Strategist, CEO and Chairman, LCMT Global Trade. Press and Publicity Director, British Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BBCCI)

MISBAH CHOWDHURY

WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE AWARD

Director General Edo State Diaspora Agency Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist United Nations Eminent Peace Ambassador

DR. LORETTA ODUWARE OGBORO-OKOR

DR DAYO OLOMU FIIM

DR JULIUS MAADA BIO

EXCELLENCE IN TOURISM AND CULTURE PROMOTION AWARD

TAY GRIN THE NYAU KING

Tourism Ambassador to The Republic Of Malawi

OUTSTANDING HUMANITARIAN SERVICE AWARD

UK Member of Parliament 2007-2024 A legacy of service, justice and community empowerment

HONOURABLE VIRENDRA SHARMA

MACENJE MAZOKA

OUTSTANDING DIPLOMAT AWARD

Her Excellency, High Commissioner of Zambia to United Kingdom

DEF Africa Day Awards launch at the Houses of Parliament

Diaspora Economic Forum (DEF) successfully launched in UK Parliamentary - House Of Lords: Hosted by Lord John Taylor and facilitated by Professor Pauline Long

Executive Assistant to Mr Governor/ Head of Lagos State Office Of Diaspora Affairs(LASDA)

OUTSTANDING DIASPORA SERVICE AWARD

ESV. JERMAINE SANWO-OLU