Global Business Leaders to Convene in Lagos for The Blueprint Executive Summit on AI, Leadership, Business Growth

 

As African businesses navigate an increasingly complex economic landscape while accelerating digital transformation, executive leadership firm Transform7, in collaboration with Self Affair Africa, has announced The Blueprint Executive Summit—an exclusive leadership conference designed for ambitious founders, C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, and business leaders seeking to scale with greater clarity, strategy, and innovation.

The Blueprint Executive Summit, scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Four Points by Sheraton, Victoria Island, Lagos, will focus on three critical pillars of sustainable business success: Leading Self, Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Building Scalable Business Strategy.

The executive summit in Lagos will feature an international lineup of leadership experts, entrepreneurs, and industry innovators, including:

• Simran Magnani – Founder, Yogshivir (India)
• Mamadou Guebre – Founder, Leadership Lab (Côte d’Ivoire)
• Rahmah Zakareeyah – Founder, Self Affair Africa (Nigeria)
• Femi Komolafe – Artificial Intelligence Expert (Nigeria)
• Rabia Usoro – Chief Executive Officer, Hareem Istanbul (Türkiye)

According to the organizers, modern business leaders must embrace both transformational leadership and emerging technologies to remain competitive.

“To build businesses that outgrow their founders, today’s executives must master transformational leadership alongside the strategic application of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. The Blueprint Executive Summit was designed to deliver practical, decision-ready insights that leaders can immediately apply within their organizations," the organizers said.

Participants will engage in executive fireside conversations, founder hot-seat sessions, interactive leadership panels, live AI strategy demonstrations, and curated networking opportunities with senior executives, investors, founders, and business leaders from across Africa and beyond.

Organizers said the Lagos business leadership summit aims to equip participants with practical tools to drive innovation, improve decision-making, strengthen organizational leadership, and accelerate sustainable business growth.

Early-bird registration is currently open, while attendance is limited to ensure a high-quality executive learning experience.

Event Details

• Event: The Blueprint Executive Summit 2026
• Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
• Time: 8:00 a.m. WAT
• Venue: Four Points by Sheraton, Victoria Island, Lagos
• Registration & Enquiries: +234 812 572 3042

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W.O.W Africa Showcases Women Shaping the Continent’s Future in Landmark 2026 Event

 

 W.O.W (Workshops of Wealth), a pan-African initiative committed to strengthening leadership capacity, economic empowerment and long-term legacy among African women, is set to host a major two-day gathering in Sandton, Johannesburg. The convening will feature the W.O.W Africa 50 Women Honours and a high-level strategy session designed to deepen collaboration among influential women across the continent.

Saturday, 7 March 2026 — W.O.W Africa 50 Women Honours

Taking place on the eve of International Women’s Day at @sandtonhotel, the W.O.W Africa 50 Women Honours will recognise exceptional African women whose work continues to shift economic narratives and transform sectors across the continent. The honourees span multiple fields — from business, finance and public leadership to health, mining, innovation, fashion, environmental advocacy and media.

The recognition is crafted to celebrate meaningful contribution, resilience and measurable impact rather than popularity. Profiles of the honourees will appear in the upcoming edition of W.O.W Business Magazine, a curated publication that documents the leadership ethos, experiences and achievements of African women shaping the continent’s future.

Monday, 9 March 2026 — W.O.W Africa 100 Founding Members Breakfast

Following the honours ceremony, W.O.W will convene the W.O.W Africa 100 Founding Members Breakfast — an exclusive, closed-door chamber intended for strategic engagement among top women leaders, investors, entrepreneurs and professionals.

The session is structured as a high-level dialogue focused on:
• Building shared influence rather than individual competition
• Strengthening cross-border cooperation among African women
• Expanding wealth creation through ownership, access and strategic partnerships
• Developing African-led institutions and economic ecosystems
• Advancing collective economic power beyond recognition and awards

This gathering reflects W.O.W’s conviction that the continent achieves progress faster when women collaborate intentionally and consistently.

The Vision of W.O.W Africa

Founded by South African entrepreneur and wealth strategist Lelo N, W.O.W Africa was created to fill a major gap in the leadership and economic development landscape. While African women increasingly drive growth and innovation, few platforms fully centre their economic voice, strategic collaboration and multi-generational legacy.

Fluent in Kiswahili and active in continental engagement, Lelo N champions a vision of cross-cultural accessibility and pan-African inclusion. “W.O.W Africa is about amplifying shared power,” she said. “It is about women shaping markets, influencing policy and opening opportunities collectively across borders.”

W.O.W Africa operates as an interconnected ecosystem that brings together recognition, dialogue, storytelling and partnership — all in service of Africa’s long-term prosperity.

Looking Ahead — W.O.W Africa 50 Men

As part of its broader commitment to inclusive leadership, W.O.W Africa will host W.O.W Africa 50 Men on 6 June 2026. The event will recognise influential African men who model ethical leadership, support women’s advancement and contribute to building a more inclusive and collaborative economic landscape.

Together, these platforms reinforce W.O.W Africa’s belief that sustainable development and continental progress are achieved through partnership, not rivalry.

W.O.W Africa is presented by The Lelo N Foundation and The House of W.O.W, reflecting their shared commitment to African excellence, prosperity and legacy-driven leadership.

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Who Will Be The New Face Of Impress Models? |@impress_models #FoiLagos2016

Impress International Agency brings to you FACE OF IMPRESS 2016 #FOILAGOS2016,
Are you a guy (5”11 and above) or a girl (5”8 and above) within the
ages of 18 - 25, are you sexy and do you have the look?
This is an opportunity to fulfill your modeling dream with a fast
rising modeling and promotion agency. This Pageantry is set
 to take Lagos by storm on the 2nd of September 2016.

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Photos: Singer, 9ice Supports Upcoming Artistes On ‘Mic On The Beat’ + Photos From The Battle

9ice and Godspower Oshodin

Krazzy Alexander on the Mic

Godspower Oshodin, MC Morris, 9ice, others….

It was an emphatic evening at Club Vegas, as upcoming rappers, singers, producers, gather in mass for the awe-inspiring ‘Mic on the Beat’. They were captained by the ‘Craziest Freestyle Rapper in Africa’ KRAZY ALEXANDER and the multi-talented RHYUSJONES. 

The Guest Celebrity of the day was Multiple award winning singer turned Politician, 9ice. The ‘street credibility’ crooner was humble enough to show all the upcoming Arts some love in their musical endeavors.
The battle began with a blazing contest between a host of young talented rappers/freestylers. Bariga bred extremely young talented rapper, Picasso and Young King fought it out in the final battle, with the later stealing the day.
Picasso was later forced to battle with the enigmatic Krazy Alexander; who smashed Picasso to his beacon. Krazy Alexander later gave props to the young lad.

Godspower Oshodin, IK, MC Morris, and 9ice

‘Mic on the Beat‘ is the latest and best thing to happen to upcoming Arts, as it is the first open mic session that gives opportunity to an upcoming artiste to be exposed to international recording deals on a monthly basis.
If you think you’re an upcoming Rapper or Singer, then you’ve got to be at “Mic on the Beat” open mic competition held at magnificent Club Vegas every Tuesday.
Celebrity DJ is DJ Humility, with a hosts of top Nigerian artistes as judges, while Basil Dennis VII anchor the moment is grand-style.
Winners get international recording deal with ‘Bliz Music International‘ with an international standard music video directed by one of Africa’s most prolific Music Video Directors, which will be widely promoted across the Country.
Your opportunity to take your musical career to the next level as an up and coming art is here!!!
Powered by: Bliz Music, Naija Gist and Gossips ( www.ngg.ng ), Gbedu Awards, Club Vegas, Unilag FM, NOUN FM, and LTV.
CALL FOR MORE INFO:
+234 802 617 4663
+234 809 825 5266
+234 703 621 1770

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‘Mic On The Beat’ Takes Music In Nigeria To Another Stage For Upcoming Artistes (Who Wins It?)

‘MIC ON THE BEAT‘ is rated as the biggest thing to hit the Nigerian Music Industry. With a battle for the best upcoming Freestyle genius, Rapper and Singer.

Last Edition

Every Tuesday night, different upcoming Rappers, Singers, and Freestyler gather in their multitude at the prestigious Club Vegas to battle for the best in an open Mic.

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EVENT: MIC ON THE BEAT

 

MIC ON THE BEAT

Brand new Statement in the music industry!!!

Featuring, 

•Rising acts

•A-List Acts

•Music producers

•Video directors

•Captains of industry

•Radio & TV Presenters

•Actors& Actresses

Guest music celebrity appearance every last Tuesday (grand finale) in every 3 months. Winner also performs (same night) along with guest appearance on stage.

Winner after every 3 months becomes a brand ambassador of MIC ON THE BEAT, gets a music video shoot of his or her hit winning song and 3 months promotion on online/on air deal. 

Every Tuesday LIVE at Club VEGAS! Behind sheraton hotel, Ikeja lagos. Red Carpet 7pm - 8pm event till dawn!

HOST: Basil Dennis 

SPONSORS: 

Las Vegas Bliz Music 

Unilag Fm 

Morris CEO Gbedu Awards 

Basil Dennis VII

Music Africa 

CALL FOR MORE INFO; 

+234 802 617 4663

+234 809 825 5266

+234 703 621 1770

MIC ON THE BEAT!!! Showcasing And Promoting Upcoming Acts For A Greater Nigerian Music Industry!

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