Presidents Mahama, Faye, Businessman Abdul Samad to be Honoured at 100 Most Notable Africans Leadership & Business Summit in Marrakech – THISDAYLIVE

Folalumi Alaran in Abuja

President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal, and Nigerian billionaire industrialist and Founder/Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, are among eminent African leaders and personalities billed to receive honours at the 100 Most Notable Africans Leadership and Business Summit 2026 scheduled to hold in Marrakech, Morocco.

The organisers of the prestigious summit have confirmed that the two-day event will take place from June 26 to 28, 2026, following overwhelming interest and increased participation from leaders, investors, diplomats, government agencies, policymakers and changemakers across Africa and beyond.

The summit will be hosted at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès Marrakech, Mövenpick Hotel, BD Mohamed VI, Marrakech, Morocco, where top African business leaders, diplomats, entrepreneurs and innovators are expected to converge for strategic discussions, investment networking sessions and the presentation of the highly anticipated 100 Most Notable Peace Icons Africa Honours 2026

The recognition of President John Dramani Mahama, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Abdul Samad Rabiu underscores the summit’s commitment to celebrating visionary leadership and transformational contributions to governance, economic development and private sector growth across the continent.

Organised by the Davdan Peace and Advocacy Foundation in collaboration with 100 Most Notable Peace Icons Africa and partners, the platform has emerged as one of the continent’s leading forums for promoting African excellence, cross-border partnerships and sustainable development.

According to Amb. Dr. Kingsley Amafibe, Project Director, Africa, preparations are in top gear for what promises to be one of the biggest editions of the summit, with an unprecedented number of delegates, awardees and strategic partners already confirming participation.

He noted that the 2026 edition is expected to provide another opportunity for Africa’s most influential voices to engage, celebrate excellence and foster collaborations capable of shaping the future of the continent.

Other distinguished personalities listed for recognition include His Royal Highness Vho-Midiavhathu Prince Kennedy Tshivhase, Head of the Tshivhase Traditional Council and Paramount Ruler of the Tshivhase Dynasty, South Africa; Paul T. Tungwarara, Presidential Investment Advisor, Zimbabwe; Kudakwashe Tagwirei, Chief Executive Officer of Sakunda Holdings, Zimbabwe; Dr. Asu Kunemofa of the NDDC, Nigeria; Dr. Sindiswa Mzamo, Global President of Circle of Global Business Women, Lesotho; and Dr. Tendai Mhizha, Group Chief Executive Officer of Research Bureau International and Integra Africa, Zimbabwe.

Former African Union Commission Chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Actress Funke Akindele, technology entrepreneur Shola Akinlade, Prof GD Singh, Chairman Asian African Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Prof Nicalse Ndemb, Engr Samuel Alabi, Natania Botha, Afreximbank President Benedict Oramah, and several other notable Africans are also expected to be honoured.

Participants, nominees and partners have been encouraged to visit www.100mostnotable.org for registration and further updates as preparations intensify for what is expected to be a landmark gathering of African leaders and business executives.