Krif Foundation is set to honour some of Africa’s most transformational leaders at its upcoming Regal Influence Leadership Awards, a highlight of the Regal Influence Summit 2025.
The three-day summit, scheduled for November 28 to 30 at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, will explore the future of governance, leadership, and sustainable influence under the theme, “Commanding Influence, Shaping Nations.”
The Regal Influence Leadership Awards form part of the Foundation’s mission to redefine how influence and leadership are perceived across the continent. According to Krif Foundation, the initiative is designed not only to honour achievement but also to inspire a new generation of leaders grounded in ethical governance and purpose-driven influence.
“The Regal Influence Leadership Awards seek to celebrate and immortalize transformational leaders across governance, business, faith, diplomacy, and social development—individuals whose influence transcends position, power, and privilege to shape lives and nations,” reads part of a background paper released by Krif Foundation.
The award plaque carries deep symbolism, featuring a golden African map representing continental vision, ascending columns signifying progress and reform, and a royal purple base symbolizing dignity and stewardship. Green accents are also incorporated to reflect sustainable governance and growth.
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The awards cover 20 distinct categories, recognising achievements in governance, women empowerment, morality, business innovation, philanthropy, youth impact, and diplomacy.
Among the envisioned honorees in the governance and head of state category are Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama, former Ghanaian President John Agyekum Kufuor, Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima, and former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
In the religious sphere, the Regal Influence Awards will honour some of Africa’s leading voices, including Pastor Jerry Eze and Pastor Joshua Selman.
From the entrepreneurship sector, Mr. Justice Amadu Bah of Sierra Leone, Madam Massogbe Touré—known as the “Queen of the Cashew Nuts of Africa” and CEO of the pioneering processing company Sita SA in Côte d’Ivoire—and Madam Lynda Aphing-Kouassi, founder of Kaizene International, a firm specializing in human capital development and business transformation, are also set to be honoured.
The gala night will feature royal patronage, diplomatic attendance, a red-carpet ceremony, and the presentation of commemorative citations and medallions.
