Nollywood actresses Uche Montana and Tayo Sobola, popularly known as Sotayo Gaga, emerged among the notable winners at the 2026 Achievers Awards International (TAAI)/Under 40 Entrepreneurs Awards in Lagos.
Organised by Glomay Alliance Ltd under the theme “Building Lasting Legacy,” the event attracted entertainers, entrepreneurs, philanthropists and professionals from different fields who were honoured for their accomplishments.
Montana won the Best Lead Actress of the Year award for her roles in Monica 1 & 2, while Sobola was recognised as the Best Indigenous Lead Actress of the Year for her performance in Osun Dagbonu.
Ayo Olaiya won the Best Indigenous Lead Actor of the Year award for Oluranlowo, while Jennifer Obodo received the Best Supporting Actress of the Year award for Who Send Me.
Dilinna Ezenwa was also recognised as the Best Supporting Actor of the Year.
Other entertainment winners included Chizoba Nwokoye, who earned the Distinguished Actress of the Year honour; Ehiz Raphael, who won Best New Act (Male); and Prittican Yakubu, who received the Best New Act (Female) award for The Prize of Regret.
In the music category, Akintunde Adedini Michael, popularly known as AK Stunner, won Best New Act (Music), while Sis. Ekwutos, also known as Mama Chiboy, was named Content Creator of the Year.
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The ceremony also celebrated 100 achievers from various sectors, including entertainment, business, technology, fashion, tourism and public service.
The event opened with a conference focused on artificial intelligence and the next 50 years.
It later featured networking sessions, red-carpet activities, award presentations, cultural performances and the unveiling of the TAAI 2026 magazine.
According to the organisers, award recipients received the TAAI Medal of Legacy, a Certificate of Excellence and automatic membership of the TAAI Legacy Circle.
The network was established to offer mentorship, funding opportunities and greater continental visibility.
Speaking at the event, the convener and managing director of Glomay Alliance Ltd, Princess Joy Osusu, said the awards were created to honour individuals contributing to Africa’s development.
“What we witnessed at TAAI 2026 is the future of Africa. These winners are not just achievers; they are builders of legacy. We celebrate them today so the world can celebrate Africa tomorrow,” she said.
