London, United Kingdom | 24 April 2026
The 2026 edition of the Global Reputation Forum and the prestigious 100 Most Reputable Africans (#100MRA) Awards concluded in London following an exceptional convening of global leaders, senior policymakers, royalty, diplomats, innovators, investors, and cultural influencers for a high-level programme of strategic dialogue, partnership-building and international recognition.
Held under the theme Reputation, Leadership and Partnership, this year’s Forum reaffirmed its position as one of the emerging global platforms shaping conversations around credibility, governance, influence and cross-border cooperation in an increasingly interconnected world.
Event Highlights
The Leadership Roundtable: The day commenced with an exclusive Leadership Roundtable hosted by Mayor Jason Jackson at Islington London Borough Council, where distinguished participants engaged in substantive exchanges on ethical governance, innovation leadership, women’s global influence, strategic communications, and the growing role of reputation capital as a driver of institutional trust and sustainable development.
International Faculty of Speakers: The Forum featured contributions from an outstanding international faculty of speakers and honourees, including:
- Cllr. Paul Dimoldenberg (The Right Worshipful Mayor of Westminster)
- Cllr. Jason Jackson (Mayor of Islington)
- HRH Sen. Princess Ncengencenge Dlamini (Senator in Parliament, Kingdom of Eswatini)
- Olori Atuwatse III (Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom & Founder, Elevate Africa)
- Alice Bromage (Founder, Empowering Success)
- Aisha Maina (CEO, Aquarian Consult LTD)
- Andrew Eborn (CEO, Octopus TV)
- Rahila Danjuma (CEO Afrilink Capital)
- Kayode Akintemi (Managing Director & Editor in Chief, News Central TV)
- Wouter Kellerman (3x Grammy Award Winning Flautist, Composer & Philanthropist)
The Awards Dinner: The programme culminated in the distinguished #100MRA Awards Dinner and Recognition Ceremony at the Westminster Marriott Hotel, London. At the dinner the Mayor of Westminster welcome guest via an opening remark, and exceptional individuals and institutions were honoured for shaping public trust, advancing innovation, strengthening governance and transforming communities across Africa and the global diaspora.
Core Philosophy and Impact
Across the sessions, participants underscored a defining message of the Forum: that trust, credibility and partnership have become the central currencies of modern leadership, requiring deeper collaboration between governments, enterprise, civil society and global institutions.
Widely regarded as a benchmark recognition of integrity and influence, the #100 Most Reputable Africans celebrates leaders whose work continues to shape narratives, inspire institutions and contribute meaningfully to global progress.
Organisers described the 2026 edition as a defining milestone in the Forum’s international evolution:
“This year’s gathering demonstrated that reputation is no longer symbolic capital it is strategic capital. The Forum affirmed that credible leadership, purposeful partnerships and shared vision remain essential to addressing the world’s most complex challenges.”
Key outcomes from the Forum included:
Strengthened international cooperation frameworks. Expanded cross-sector partnerships.
Renewed commitments to positioning reputation as a strategic pillar for governance, investment and global development.
Delegates from the United Kingdom, Africa, Europe and beyond praised the Forum’s convening power and its growing role as a trusted bridge between sectors, regions and generations of leadership.
As the 2026 edition concludes, the Global Reputation Forum and #100MRA Awards continue to reinforce their standing as a rising international platform for recognition, dialogue and alliance- building among leaders shaping the future of institutions and societies worldwide.
