London, UK – Dr. Kimemi Kimemia, CEO of Optiva Capital Partners, has been awarded the Pan African Entrepreneur of the Year at the African Achievers Awards, held at the House of Lords, Palace of Westminster, UK Parliament. The prestigious event celebrates individuals and organizations contributing significantly to Africa’s growth and development.
The African Achievers Awards highlight African excellence by recognizing notable achievements across various industries. A statement from Optiva Capital emphasized the event’s role in showcasing Africa’s innovation, resilience, and challenging stereotypes to promote a positive image of the continent.
Dr. Kimemia was honored for her exceptional leadership at Optiva Capital Partners, a leading wealth management firm and Africa’s largest provider of second citizenship and residency services. Upon receiving the award, she expressed deep gratitude and acknowledged the collective efforts of her team at Optiva Capital Partners.
“I am deeply honored to accept the Pan African Entrepreneur of the Year Award. This recognition is a significant milestone, reflecting the collective efforts of many at Optiva Capital Partners,” Kimemia stated. She also thanked the selection committee and Mr. Franklin Nechi, Chairman of Optiva Capital Partners, for their support.
In her welcome address, the host and Member of the House of Lords, Rt. Honourable Baroness Verma, expressed joy at Africans taking responsibility for shaping their continent’s narrative. “We are celebrating the honorees today because they are inspirational figures, and their stories need to be showcased,” she said.
Her Royal Majesty Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of Warri Kingdom, delivered the keynote address titled “Africa’s Sustainable Future: Redefining its Global Identity.” She emphasized the importance of propagating positive cultural and traditional values to reshape Africa’s identity and called for collaboration among African countries to improve the continent’s overall well-being.
“We must come together, trade together, build solutions together, and speak with singularity on the global stage. We must stop saying what Africa does not want and begin to articulate who we are and what we want for ourselves and our continent,” she declared.
Other honorees included Visu Thembekwayo, founder and CEO of MyGrowth Fund Venture Partner, South Africa; Barrister Caleb Muftwang, Governor of Plateau State; Dr. Aisha Achimugu, founder and Managing Director of Felak Concept; Ogiame Atuwatse III, Olu of Warri; and gospel singer, Moses Bliss.