The future looks bright for our talented women in society who are barely being noticed for all the contributions they make. Thanks to the Forbes Women Africa for bringing together a community of inspiring and innovative visionaries whose powerful voices are at the forefront of shaping the future coming our way.
On Friday 03 March 2020, we got to witness Africa’s most influential women in business, sports, science, entertainment and leadership receive recognition at the prestigious Forbes Woman Africa Awards which was held at the Durban’s Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre.
The awards’ dinner followed a full day of in-depth conversations and idea exchanges around the topics of leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, the future of work, connectivity, social impact, and more.
This year is the fifth annual Forbes Woman Africa Leading Women Summit (#LWS2020KZN), hosted by the KZN Provincial Government in Durban.
The event was hosted by South African TV presenter, Pablo Moloi.
Check out the full list of 2020 Forbes Woman Africa winners below:
Forbes Woman Africa Gen Y Award : Nthabiseng Mosia
Forbes Woman Africa Technology and Innovation Award : Dr Aisha Pandor
Forbes Woman Africa Entertainer Award : DJ Zinhle
Forbes Africa Male Gender Advocate Award : Bafana Khumalo
Forbes Woman Africa Social Impact Award : Charmaine Mabuza
Forbes Woman Africa Pioneer Award : Irene Charnley
Forbes Woman Africa Chairperson Award : Ibukun Awosika
Forbes Woman Africa Legacy Award : Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
Forbes Woman Africa Entrepreneur Award : Olajumoke Adenowo
Photo Credit: @ForbesAfrica
