BEN Television Founder, Ambassador ALISTAIR SOYODE, Public Relations Icon, Dr. DAYO OLOMU Glow, Receives Leadership Award in London
…Historic ceremony holds at London Hilton Kensington
*Event celebrates leadership, social impact, voices from across the African continent and global diaspora
*Soyode dubbed by CNN ‘the farmer who became a global CEO’ visionary behind the first Black and Ethnic satellite television station in Europe won the prestigious Global Media & Leadership Award
*Olomu regarded a distinguished visionary leader and philanthropist, honored with the Global Social Impact Award in recognition of extraordinary efforts to uplift communities worldwide
*”Media and leadership roles are needed among us now more than ever. The African and our efforts when fully examined will show the level of contributions made to our global development. My gratitude goes to the Almighty God, my family, the BEN Team, and our friends”-SOYODE
*”I view this award as my first birthday present in anticipation of my 60th on 25th June 2025. This recognition is not just a personal milestone; it is a tribute to all those striving to make a significant difference in the world”-OLOMU
*BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/Executive Editor & Group Managing Director, NAIJA STANDARD NEWSPAPER Inc USA
THEY ARE NIGERIANS. THEY ARE ICONS IN THEIR OWN RIGHTS representing the continent of Africa by all standards and making Nigeria proud in their various sectors. One is a Legend in the African media industry in far away Queen’s enclave, the United Kingdom. His name is Ambassador Alistair Soyode, the founder and owner of BEN Television, a leading broadcast media. The other renowned personality is Dr. Dayo Olomu, a renowned Public Relations maestro and Motivational Speaker. These two gentlemen won leadership awards at the just concluded inaugural ‘Africa Day Diaspora Economic’ ceremony which held a few days ago at the London Hilton Kensington.
The event, a celebration of leadership and social impact, brought together distinguished leaders and voices from across the African continent and its global diaspora.
The event laced in glitz and glamour was an inspiring evening of recognition, vision, and unity for remarkable changemakers.
Soyode, the visionary behind BEN Television, the first Black and Ethnic satellite television station in Europe received the prestigious ‘Global Media & Leadership Award’. From humble beginnings in Nigeria, Soyode has risen to become a global media icon. America’s Cable News Network, CNN once described him as “the farmer who became a global CEO”, a fitting tribute to his transformative journey.
In his heartfelt acceptance speech, Soyode said: “Africa has the resources to feed the world; it has done so before and has the capacity to revolutionise the world again. It is time for our diversity to unite us first and foremost, and then, on our own terms, to unite the world. Each of us has the capacity to contribute to Africa’s growth and development. Let me use this award to appreciate all of us. Media and leadership roles are needed among us now more than ever. The African and our efforts when fully examined will show the level of contributions made to our global development. My gratitude goes to the Almighty God, my family, the BEN Team, and our friends.”
The organisers highlighted Soyode’s lifelong commitment to bridging cultures and breaking barriers: “Ambassador Alistair has walked the walk, talked the talk, delivered, and mentored many into the media space. He truly deserves this recognition and even more. Recently, through his TECD Foundation in association with AASGON, he has provided scholarships to Africans, exemplifying his dedication to education and empowerment.”
Also honoured was Dr. Dayo Olomu, a distinguished visionary leader and philanthropist, who received the Global Social Impact Award in recognition of his extraordinary efforts to uplift communities worldwide.
In the words of the organisers: “Over the past decades, Dr. Dayo Olomu has inspired countless young people and professionals through his unwavering commitment to service, mentorship, and personal excellence. Beyond his endurance feats, Olomu’s philanthropic spirit shines through his support for local food banks, his Dayo Olomu Foundation, and fundraising for critical causes such as leukemia, prostate cancer, and dementia research.
In his acceptance remarks, Olomu said: “I view this award as my first birthday present in anticipation of my 60th on 25th June 2025. This recognition is not just a personal milestone; it is a tribute to all those striving to make a significant difference in the world. To everyone achieving success while using their talents, treasures, and time to empower others and support charitable causes this award is for you.”
Other distinguished recipients included His Excellency Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone, and His Excellency Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Executive Governor of Lagos State, both of whom received the Lifetime Achievement Award in Leadership and Governance.
Together, these awards serve as a clarion call for purpose-driven action, proving that from humble beginnings to global impact, each of us can shape a brighter, more unified future for Africa and beyond.
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