Five leaders from Africa’s digital ecosystem were recognized at the African Digital Leadership Awards (ADLA) 2026, presented on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Yaoundé, Cameroon, during the African Digital Conference – Strategic Digital Leadership Summit. The ADLA are an initiative of the African Digital Leaders Network.
The 2026 recipients
- Creative Excellence Award of the Year: Balemba Cecilia Kalang
- Personal Branding Excellence Award: George Neba
- Executive Leadership Excellence Award: Bime Lira Nangsinyuy
- Digital Marketing Excellence Award: Nongki Derick Njiah
- African Digital Leadership Award: Tamon Dieudonne
Together, the awards recognize leadership, executive excellence, personal branding, digital marketing and creativity. Read each citation on the Awards and Recognition page.