Mrs Izehi Hannah Agunkejoye, a Nigerian human resources professional, author, social entrepreneur and gender development strategist, has received the Highpoint Africa Woman of Impact Award, according to ThisDay Live. The recognition was conferred by the Highpoint Africa Women's initiative. The blurb does not specify where the award was presented or details of the criteria, but it identifies Agunkejoye's work across human resources, writing, social enterprise and gender development as the basis for the honour.

Nigerian actress Eniola Badmus marked her 44th birthday by reflecting on her personal triumphs, according to PM News. She also shared her expectations for the new phase of her life, expressing prayers for bigger dreams, bigger blessings and greater impact in the year ahead.

Shifra Ainomugisha, a young leader and social entrepreneur from Uganda, has been awarded the title of 2026 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year. This prestigious recognition, part of the Commonwealth Youth Awards, honors outstanding young individuals across the 56 member countries who are making significant contributions to sustainable development.

Ugandan artist and philanthropist Benard Feni, known as Mungu Feni, has been awarded Artist of the Year at the Prestigious Personalities Awards 2026 in Ghana. This recognition highlights his outstanding excellence, remarkable achievements, dedication, leadership, and impactful contributions in his field, according to BigEye.

Pauline Namwakira, a 23-year-old AWS Authorised Instructor and cloud educator, has been recognized as Kenya’s second recipient of the AWS Golden Jacket. This accolade highlights her contributions to technology education and mentorship in the region.

Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has widened her lead over rivals Akangbe and Akinboro in the Nigerian Bar Association presidential election, according to the African Examiner. Results tallied by the association's Electoral Committee as of 7:30 p.m. Saturday show her moving closer to becoming the NBA's first elected female president. She is contesting to succeed the current NBA President, Afam Osigwe (SAN).