Ex President Jonathan to Receive African Icon Award in Rwanda

Former President of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Jonathan will be honoured at the African Heritage Concert and Awards which is slated for April 1, 2023, in Kigali, the Rwandan capital.

The African Heritage Awards and Concert is a celebration and global recognition of outstanding achievements made by Africans, including those residing in diaspora in Business, Politics, Philanthropy, Entertainment/Arts and Culture, Science and Technology, and Social Innovation.

One purpose of the Afri-Heritage event is the agenda to counter stereotypes by creating a new African narrative; galvanizing and showcasing the true African heritage and recognizing outstanding achievements by Africans

The awards which aims to bestow international prestige and recognition will also focus on the critical importance of culture and leadership, which the organizers believe lies at the core of any shared advancement of socioeconomic and political development in Africa.

It will also cast a spotlight on individuals who, under challenging circumstances, have empowered their people and impacted their sphere of influence to pave the way for sustainable and equitable development.

Knowing that Africa is root to a plethora of people all over the world who continue to thrive and evolve despite the many issues and challenges stemming from stereotypes, the organizers strongly affirm that the event will contribute immensely to changing the global perception of Africans, and also spur the needed critical mass for the attainment of cultural evolution and revolution in sustainable development.

Some other African Presidents like the late Tanzanian president, John Magufuli, Rwandan President Paul Kagame and many others would also receive the award.

Highpoint

The highpoint of the event will include creative performances from some African best and presentation of awards to diligently selected individuals who have made remarkable impact to humanity.

It will feature presentations by notable persons and leaders, Award conferment, performances by musicians, comedians and poets, and a Party to cap it off.

The event is expected to Promote cultural exchanges and peer review activities; Build multi-stakeholder engagement in community participation; Harness cultural, political and developmental ideas; Foster partnerships and international support for development; Showcase Africa’s prospects and potentials.

NP/Confidence Okwuchi