The Mandate
The African Iconic Women Recognition Awards (AIWRA) is a non-profit recognition platform dedicated to celebrating African women whose leadership, service, and impact shape society.
Operating as a subsidiary initiative under FDN Projects, AIWRA recognises women across public service, business, governance, advocacy, and community development whose contributions demonstrate excellence, integrity, and sustained impact.
Through AIWRA, FDN Projects advances its broader mission of elevating leadership, preserving legacy, and inspiring future generations across Africa.
Our Vision
To become Africa’s most trusted platform for recognising and preserving the legacy of women whose leadership, service, and impact shape societies and inspire future generations.
Our Mission
To intentionally identify, document, and celebrate African women who demonstrate excellence, integrity, and sustained impact across public service, business, governance, and community development.
Core Values
Excellence
We uphold the highest standards in selection, documentation, and execution. Recognition is earned through merit, consistency, and measurable impact.
Integrity
Our process is guided by transparency, fairness, and credibility. Every honour reflects genuine contribution and ethical leadership.
Impact
We celebrate work that creates lasting change. Influence, service, and results, not visibility alone define who we recognise.
Legacy
We are committed to preserving stories that matter. Each recognition contributes to a historical record of African women's leadership and achievement.
Purpose
Everything we do is rooted in meaning. From selection to storytelling, our work exists to elevate values that move society forward.
Gallery
- 01Nomination
- 02Review
- 03Shortlisting
- 04Voting / Jury
- 05Recognition Event
Nomination
Open nominations allow verified submissions from the public and institutions. Every entry is securely recorded to ensure fairness and traceability.
Review
Each nomination is screened internally for eligibility, compliance, and completeness before advancing.
Shortlisting
Structured scoring and background verification ensure that only the most impactful candidates proceed.
Voting / Jury
Public voting and independent jury evaluation combine to determine final outcomes with audit transparency.
Recognition Event
Final honorees are celebrated at the awards ceremony, recognizing excellence and leadership impact.
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Meet The Visionaries
The dedicated team behind the African Iconic Women Recognition Awards, working tirelessly to celebrate and elevate women across the continent.
Olufunsho Alexandre Olumuyiwa Ajagbonna (King Fajag)
Founder & Executive Director
Olufunsho Alexandre Olumuyiwa Ajagbonna, popularly known as King Fajag, is a visionary event architect and cultural strategist whose work has significantly shaped Nigeria’s event management and entertainment landscape. With a career spanning well over a decade, he has built a reputation grounded in excellence, innovation, and cultural influence in Africa. As Founder and CEO of FDN Projects, he leads a respected events and entertainment institution responsible for notable continental platforms including the African Iconic Women Recognition Awards, the Democracy Heroes Award, and Face of Democracy Nigeria. Through these enduring initiatives, he has established structured platforms that celebrate leadership, governance, social impact, and national development across Africa. Beyond large-scale event production, he is the creative force behind Fajag Concept, a distinguished design house known for executive and avant-garde fashion. His industry leadership extends to his role as President of the Association of Beauty Pageant and Fashion Exhibition Organisers of Nigeria (ABPFEON), where he contributes to the growth and standardization of the sector. King Fajag stands as a visionary leader and strategic architect of experiences, committed to building institutions that celebrate excellence and inspire generational impact across Africa..,
Motunrayo Eleanor Ajagbonna
Operations Director
Motunrayo Eleanor Ajagbonna is a strategic project leader and operations executive at FDN Projects, playing a central role in strengthening the structure, execution, and sustainability of its major initiatives. Working closely with the Founder, she oversees planning, coordination, stakeholder engagement, and operational delivery across key programs, including the African Iconic Women Recognition Awards, Face of Democracy Nigeria and the Democracy Heroes Award. Her expertise in project management and brand strategy ensures that each initiative is executed with precision, excellence, and long-term institutional focus. Passionate about institution-building and impact-driven leadership, Motunrayo is committed to reinforcing systems, empowering teams, and sustaining platforms that recognize transformative contributions across Africa. Through disciplined execution and strategic oversight, she contributes to the continued growth and legacy of FDN Projects.