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Award nominees

Categories

  • African Liberation Honour Award
  • Mama Africa
  • Wisdom (Religious)
  • Honorary (Patriotic Leaders)
  • Global Solidarity
  • Music Award
TANZANIA · African Liberation Honour Award

MWALIMU JULIUS KAMBARAGE NYERERE

Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere was the founding father of Tanzania and a pioneering Pan-Africanist who led Tanganyika to independence in 1961. He championed A...

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GHANA · African Liberation Honour Award

OSAGYEFO DR. KWAME NKRUMAH

A pioneering Pan-Africanist and architect of African independence, Nkrumah led Ghana to independence in 1957 and made the liberation of Africa and continental u...

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SOUTH AFRICA · African Liberation Honour Award

NELSON ROLIHLAHLA MANDELA

An enduring symbol of the struggle against apartheid and racial oppression, Mandela devoted decades to the liberation struggle, endured long imprisonment, and l...

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NAMIBIA · African Liberation Honour Award

DR. SAM SHAFIISHUNA NUJOMA

Founding leader of Namibia’s liberation struggle and founding President of independent Namibia, Nujoma led SWAPO through decades of political and armed resistan...

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CONGO DRC · African Liberation Honour Award

PATRICE ÉMERY LUMUMBA

A powerful symbol of African independence, sovereignty and anti-colonial nationalism, Lumumba became the first Prime Minister of the independent Republic of the...

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ETHIOPIA · African Liberation Honour Award

EMPEROR HAILE SELASSIE I

A historic champion of African sovereignty and continental unity, Haile Selassie represented Ethiopia's independence and played a significant diplomatic role in...

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MOZAMBIQUE · African Liberation Honour Award

SAMORA MOISÉS MACHEL

A leading commander of Mozambique’s liberation struggle, Machel joined FRELIMO, received military training, rose through its liberation command and became its l...

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ZAMBIA · African Liberation Honour Award

DR. KENNETH DAVID KAUNDA

A leading Pan-African freedom fighter and champion of Southern African liberation, Kaunda led Zambia to independence in 1964 and subsequently made the country a...

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BURKINAFASO · African Liberation Honour Award

THOMAS ISIDORE NOËL SANKARA

A powerful symbol of revolutionary Pan-Africanism, self-reliance and economic sovereignty, Sankara challenged dependency, corruption and inherited structures of...

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KENYA · African Liberation Honour Award

MZEE JOMO KENYATTA

A foundational figure in Kenya’s anti-colonial struggle and independence, Kenyatta became a major nationalist leader and played a central role in Kenya's transi...

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