MEET THE NOMINEES | LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Honouring iconic business leaders whose legacies have transformed industries, inspired generations, and shaped Africa’s economic story. The nominees are: SAM JONAH @SirSamEJonah – Executive Chairman, Jonal Capital Equity Fund @jonahcapitulo JIM OVIA @jimoviafoundatn – Founder, @ZenithBank Plc Their impact transcends generations. Their legacy continues to shape Africa’s business future. Who deserves this historic honour? Public voting is NOW OPEN! Vote 📷 abla-polls.base44.app Winners to be announced at the prestigious House of Lords, London | 3 July 2026 #ABLA2026 #LifetimeAchievement #AfricanExcellence #LeadershipLegacy #MeetTheNominees

MEET THE NOMINEES | AFRICAN DIASPORA BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR Celebrating Africans creating extraordinary global impact, shaping industries, and building transformative enterprises beyond borders. Meet the nominees: ADEBAYO OGUNLESI – Global Infrastructure Partners / @BlackRock Ismail Ahmed – @WorldRemit Helmy Eltoukhy – Guardant Health These global African leaders continue to elevate Africa’s influence on the world stage. Vote for your choice TODAY! Vote 📷 abla-polls.base44.app #ABLA2026 #AfricanDiaspora #GlobalLeadership #MeetTheNominees #AfricaToTheWorld

MEET THE NOMINEES | YOUNG BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR Africa’s next-generation business disruptors are here! 🚀 Meet the nominees: 🇬🇳 @abdoulk9 – @GroupeSonoco Guinea 🇬🇭 @DonYahya_Diab – Veros Petroleum Ltd 🇲🇼 Daniel Ekali Kwizombe – @Engineerin96491 & Electrical Contractors 🇲🇦 Imad Bouiboukir – MI Travaux These young leaders are redefining entrepreneurship, innovation, and business growth across Africa. 🗳️ Vote for your choice NOW! abla-polls.base44.app #ABLA2026 #YoungBusinessLeader #FutureOfAfrica #MeetTheNominees #AfricanLeadership

MEET THE NOMINEES | CAPITAL MARKET / STOCK EXCHANGE OF THE YEAR Recognising institutions strengthening investor confidence, capital mobilisation, and financial market development across Africa. The nominees are: Ghana Stock EXCHANGE @gstockexchange The Egyptian Exchange - @EgxEgyptian - البورصة المصرية Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange @dsetanzania Uganda Securities Exchange @USEUganda Nigerian Exchange Group @ngxgrp These institutions are helping shape stronger and more competitive African economies. Public voting closes 22 May 2026! Vote NOW: abla-polls.base44.app #ABLA2026 #CapitalMarkets #StockExchange #Investment #MeetTheNominees

MEET THE NOMINEES | AFRICA BUSINESS INTEGRITY LEADER AWARD Celebrating institutions championing ethics, transparency, trust, and responsible business leadership across Africa. Meet the nominees: @KCBInKenya Group @salaamsombank Bank Générale de Banque de Mauritanie GBM @CBAO Groupe @Atijariwafa_Ban bank @Mauritius Commercial Bank These institutions are proving that integrity remains a powerful currency for sustainable growth. 📷 Voting is NOW OPEN! Vote: abla-polls.base44.app #ABLA2026 #BusinessIntegrity #CorporateGovernance #MeetTheNominees

MEET THE NOMINEES | CSR & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IMPACT AWARD Celebrating organisations transforming lives and creating impact beyond business. Meet the nominees: @MastercardSSA @CompanyDebswana Diamond Company @EABL_PLC Limited @ofclbakhresagrp Group Namdeb Diamond Corporation Because true leadership is measured not only by profits but also by impact. Vote NOW: abla-polls.base44.app #ABLA2026 #CSRLeadership #CommunityImpact #MeetTheNominees #AfricanExcellence

MEET THE NOMINEES | TRADE & INVESTMENT PROMOTION AGENCY OF THE YEAR Celebrating institutions attracting investments, facilitating trade, and accelerating economic opportunities. Meet the nominees: Ethiopian Investment Commission @EthioInvestment Uganda Investment Authority @ugandainvest @InvestSA_ Economic Development Board Mauritius @EDBMauritius Ghana Investment Promotion Centre - @gipcghana These agencies are helping position Africa as a global investment destination. Public voting is OPEN! abla-polls.base44.app #ABLA2026 #InvestmentPromotion #TradeLeadership #MeetTheNominees #AfricaRising

MEET THE NOMINEES | TRADE & INVESTMENT MINISTER OF THE YEAR Recognising policymakers opening new pathways for trade, industrial growth, and investment across Africa. The nominees are: Shadiya Alimatou Assouman – Benin Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana – Cameroon Basílio Zefanias Muhate – Mozambique Rui Miguêns de Oliveira – Angola Driving economic diplomacy, enterprise growth, and regional competitiveness. Vote NOW abla-polls.base44.app #ABLA2026 #TradeAndInvestment #EconomicGrowth #MeetTheNominees #AfricanLeadership

MEET THE NOMINEES | AFRICAN REGULATOR OF THE YEAR Celebrating institutions strengthening governance, transparency, and regulatory excellence. Meet the nominees: @NCAGhana National Communications Authority Ghana @BOCRAbw – Botswana @Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority @BanqueCongo Banque Centrale du Congo These institutions are helping shape stronger, more accountable business ecosystems across Africa. Vote Now 📷 abla-polls.base44.app #ABLA2026 #RegulatoryExcellence #Governance #MeetTheNominees

MEET THE NOMINEES | AFRICAN BRAND OF THE YEAR Recognising Africa’s most trusted, impactful, and recognisable brands. The nominees are: @flyethiopian Ethiopia Airlines @airtelafrica United Bank for Africa @UBAGroup @Atijariwafa_Ban Bank These brands continue to connect people, build trust, and shape markets across the continent. Public voting is officially OPEN! abla-polls.base44.app #ABLA2026 #AfricanBrand #BrandLeadership #MeetTheNominees

MEET THE NOMINEES | INDUSTRY PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR Celebrating leaders driving innovation, influencing policy, and transforming industries across Africa. The nominees are: @Ahmed Elsewedy, Group President/CEO, Elsewedy Electric @ElsewedyElec @YasserShaker_ – @Orange_Egypt Middle East and Africa (OMEA) @owensilavwe9 – @CECinvestor Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc @Bayo Ojulari – @nnpclimited Limited From energy to telecommunications, infrastructure to industrial development—these leaders are shaping Africa’s economic future. Vote NOW for your choice! abla-polls.base44.app #ABLA2026 #IndustryLeadership #AfricanBusiness #MeetTheNominees #Innovation

MEET THE NOMINEES | AFRICAN COMPANY OF THE YEAR These organisations are shaping industries, creating jobs, and driving Africa’s economic future. Meet the nominees: @vodafone Group @DangoteGroup @OrascomConst Investment Holding @CorisBank International @OCPGroup Group Who deserves the crown for corporate excellence in Africa? Vote NOW: abla-polls.base44.app #ABLA2026 #AfricanCompany #CorporateLeadership #MeetTheNominees @

MEET THE NOMINEES | AFRICAN CEO OF THE YEAR Celebrating exceptional executives driving growth, innovation, and corporate transformation across Africa. Meet the nominees: @boyeolusanya – FLOUR MILLS NIGERIA LIMITED Plc Sebastião Gaspar Martins – @sonangoloficial Sonogol Group @JeremyAwori – @GroupEcobank Transnational Incorporated @Nour Eddine Daoudi – @sonatrach_dz Group These CEOs are shaping industries, expanding opportunities, and redefining African excellence. Vote for your choice today! abla-polls.base44.app #ABLA2026 #AfricanCEO #LeadershipExcellence #MeetTheNominees #AfricaBusiness

MEET THE NOMINEES | BUSINESS-FRIENDLY GOVERNOR OF THE YEAR Meet the leaders creating thriving environments for investment, enterprise, and economic growth. The nominees are: Alex Otti @alexottiofr – Governor, Abia State Hon Wavinya Ndeti @Honwavinyandeti – Governor, Machakos County @countygovmks @AdanechAbiebie – Mayor of Addis Ababa These reform-driven leaders are redefining governance and unlocking business opportunities in their regions. Public voting closes 22 May 2026! Vote Now 📷 abla-polls.base44.app #ABLA2026 #BusinessFriendly #Governance #Investment #MeetTheNominees See less

MEET THE NOMINEES | CENTRAL BANK GOVERNOR OF THE YEAR Who is steering monetary stability, financial confidence, and economic resilience across Africa? Meet the nominees: @EyobTolina Tekalign – @NBEthiopia Bank of Ethiopia @Yvonsana Bangui – @Bank of Central African States @KganyagoLesetja Kganyago – @BankAfricanRSA Bank @TutubaEmmanuel – @BankOfTanzania Recognising central bank leaders shaping sound monetary policy and strengthening Africa’s financial systems. Voting is NOW OPEN! Vote 📷 abla-polls.base44.app #ABLA2026 #MeetTheNominees #CentralBankLeadership #AfricanEconomy #LeadershipExcellence

MEET THE NOMINEES | AFRICAN FINANCE MINISTER OF THE YEAR Who is driving bold fiscal reforms and economic resilience across Africa? Meet the nominees: @JohnMbadiN Ng'ongo – Kenya @FettahNadia Alaoui – Morocco @Cassielforson Forson – Ghana Lious Paul Motaze @RealMotaze – Cameroon Recognising policymakers shaping Africa’s economic destiny through reform, investment, and financial stewardship. Public voting closes 22 May 2026! Vote 📷 abla-polls.base44.app #ABLA2026 #FinanceLeadership #EconomicTransformation #AfricaBusiness

MEET THE NOMINEES | AFRICAN FEMALE BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR Celebrating women breaking barriers, building enterprises, and redefining leadership across Africa. The nominees are: Halima @AlikoDangote – @DangoteGroup @AkikoAmbaye Ambaye – @OrchardBusiness Group PLC @CatheLesetedi – BIHL Kapumpe Chola – @ZambiaFnb Catherine Tchokonté – Airtel Madagascar @airtelmg Fatoumata Mbalou Sanogo – @PetrociHolding From finance to telecoms, energy to enterprise—these women are powering Africa’s next chapter. Vote NOW for your choice! abla-polls.base44.app #ABLA2026 #WomenInLeadership #AfricanBusiness #MeetTheNominees #FemaleLeadership

16TH AFRICAN BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AWARDS (ABLA) 2026 AFRICAN BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR Who will take home one of Africa’s most prestigious business honours? The nominees redefining enterprise, investment, and economic transformation across Africa are: James mwangi – Equity Group Holdings Plc Daniel McKorley – @McDanGroup @Adaora_Umeoji – @ZenithBank Plc Mohamed Mansour – @Mansour_Group @sayyudantata1 – @MRSHoldings Limited These visionary leaders are shaping Africa’s business future through bold investments, innovation, and transformational leadership. Public voting is NOW OPEN! Cast your vote and help decide the winner of #ABLA2026 Vote here: abla-polls.base44.app House of Lords, London | 3 July 2026 #MeetTheNominees #ABLA2026 #AfricanLeadership #BusinessLeadership #AfricaRising

MEET THE NOMINEES | CAPITAL MARKET / STOCK EXCHANGE OF THE YEAR Recognising institutions strengthening investor confidence, capital mobilisation, and financial market development across Africa. The nominees are: GHANA STOCK EXCHANGE @gstockexchange Egypt Stock Exchange @EgxEgyptian – EGX – البورصة المصرية Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange @dsetanzania Uganda Securities Exchange @USEUganda 📷 Nigeria Stock Exchange @ngxgroup These institutions are helping shape stronger and more competitive African economies. 📷 Public voting closes 22 May 2026! Vote NOW 📷 abla-polls.base44.app #ABLA2026 #CapitalMarkets #StockExchange #Investment #MeetTheNominees