The West African round will take place in Lagos on 23 October, raising a toast to the pioneers and game-changers in the region's business landscape. With Nigeria now Africa's top economy, the region has shown significant growth and resilience in recent years, championed by the likes of the AABLA nominees, all of whom will gather for the event to be held at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos.
Nominees feature across five categories, representing the dynamic scope of Africa's thriving business sector from Business Leader of the Year to Business Woman of the Year; Young Business Leader of the Year; Entrepreneur of the Year and; Lifetime Achievement Award categories.
"The nominees in this year's AABLA Awards exemplify the game-changing vision that has helped to grow the West African economy, with Nigeria making incredible strides in this regard. Johnnie Walker Blue Label is proud to acknowledge all these individuals who, through their tireless innovation and pioneering spirit, have made a lasting impact on the continent's business sector," says Joe Nazzal Head of Reserve.
West Africa's business champions will then travel to Johannesburg, South Africa for the AABLA finale on 14 November where they will contend against other regional winners from Southern and East Africa for the title of Africa's most exceptional businesspeople in their respective fields.
The finalists for each category in the West African round are:
Entrepreneur of the Year
Young Business Leader of the Year
Business Woman of the Year
Lifetime Achievement Award
