Google Africa boss wins Silverbird award

At the 2023 Silverbird Man of the Year Awards, Alex Okosi, the Managing Director of Google Africa, was presented with the Iconic Pioneer Award.

The accolade acknowledged his outstanding leadership and achievements to reshaping Africa’s commercial and entertainment scenes.

Recently, Lagos hosted the Silverbird Man of the Year Awards.

According to a release, Okosi was applauded for his contributions to revolutionizing the media and entertainment sector on the continent by way of ground-breaking ventures and initiatives that boosted economies, businesses, and talent.

The founder of Silverbird Group, Ben Murray-Bruce, said, “Great people do simple things that turn out great. To be great you must know how to dream. Alex dreams and he makes his dreams come true and the continent has over the decades benefited from it, hence the Iconic Pioneer Award. We’re excited to see everything else that Alex will achieve.”

While receiving the award, Okosi showed his gratitude to the Silverbird team and recognized other award recipients and all the superb work they do to build a brighter future for youths in Nigeria and all over the country.

The ceremony also honoured other notable individuals, including Prince Dapo Abiodun (Silverbird Man of the Year), Funke Akindele and Linda Ikeji (Silverbird Special Achievement Awards), and Chief Innocent Chukwuma (Silverbird Manufacturer of the Year Award).

Zainab Odunayo
Zainab Odunayo
Zainab Odunayo is a News Reporter at Wakadaily News, specializing in politics and current affairs. With a strong passion for storytelling and a keen interest in social issues, Zainab brings insightful perspectives to her reporting.

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