CITYMAG Awards bridges legacy, future with 40 global impact honourees

Mercy Iheoma Ihedigbo

The city of Lagos came alive with glamour, inspiration and celebration as the CITYMAG Awards honoured 40 distinguished Global Impact Makers in recognition of their outstanding contributions to society, creativity, leadership and national development.

The prestigious event attracted an impressive gathering of respected personalities from across Africa’s entertainment, business, healthcare, media, fashion and leadership sectors, creating a memorable evening dedicated to excellence and lasting impact.

More than an award ceremony, the CITYMAG Awards served as a platform for celebrating individuals whose dedication, innovation and commitment have transformed industries and inspired millions. The honourees included Nollywood veterans, music legends, media professionals, healthcare practitioners, entrepreneurs, humanitarian advocates, comedians, fashion icons, content creators and social influencers whose achievements continue to shape communities and inspire future generations.

One of the defining features of this year’s event was its unique blend of experience and youthful innovation. While established icons were recognised for decades of excellence and enduring contributions, the organisers also celebrated emerging actors, actresses, musicians, digital creators and influencers who are redefining the creative industry with fresh ideas and exceptional talent.

The recognition of both seasoned achievers and rising stars reflected CITYMAG Awards’ commitment to promoting continuity, mentorship and the preservation of excellence, while encouraging young professionals to pursue greatness through hard work, creativity and integrity.

Throughout the ceremony, guests witnessed inspiring moments as recipients were applauded for their accomplishments across diverse sectors, highlighting the importance of leadership, resilience, innovation and service in driving societal progress.

The event reinforced the growing influence of Africa’s creative and entrepreneurial ecosystem while demonstrating that excellence transcends industry boundaries.

By bringing together personalities from entertainment, business, healthcare, humanitarian service and digital media, the awards showcased the richness of African talent and the positive impact individuals can make through dedication and vision.

Special commendation was reserved for the Executive Founder of CITYMAG Awards, Debby Classique, popularly known as Dr. Debby Goodnews Silas, whose vision has continued to establish the awards as one of the continent’s respected platforms for recognising excellence and preserving the legacies of outstanding individuals.

Her commitment to honouring those who have made meaningful contributions to their professions and communities has earned widespread praise, with many describing the initiative as an important platform for celebrating achievement while motivating the next generation of leaders and creatives.

As the curtain fell on another successful edition, the CITYMAG Awards once again demonstrated that recognising excellence remains an important tool for inspiring innovation, promoting positive values and encouraging outstanding service across all sectors of society.

The organisers congratulated all 40 Global Impact Makers, honourees, award recipients, legends and rising stars recognised during the event, describing them as shining examples of excellence whose achievements continue to elevate Africa on the global stage.