By Thompson Yamput in Abuja.
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, American singer Adina Howard, basketball star Russell Westbrook and renowned fashion designer Karl Kani are among prominent Africans and Americans billed to receive honours at the 2026 Afro Awards in Los Angeles, California, United States.
The awards ceremony, scheduled for Saturday, will recognise individuals and organisations whose contributions to leadership, entertainment, sports, fashion, business, humanitarianism and community development have made significant impact in Africa and beyond.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by the founder of the Afro Awards, Chief Taiwo Oduala, Otti will receive the Transformative Leadership and Human Development Award.
Oduala said the award was in recognition of Otti’s leadership and human development efforts, which he said had attracted attention beyond Nigeria.
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He stressed that responsible leadership should prioritise humanitarian services, economic growth and societal development, urging leaders to take such responsibilities seriously for the benefit of the people.
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