Renowned business leader and global speaker Vusi Thembekwayo received the prestigious Global Recognition Award during the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) at the recently concluded Global Entrepreneurship Festival (GEF) in Akure, Nigeria. This event, held from November 22nd to 24th, was part of a worldwide celebration featuring over 10,000 simultaneous events. Notably, it was the only event attended by President Geoff Hoffman, further underscoring its importance within the global entrepreneurship landscape.

The award was presented to Thembekwayo by the Governor of Ondo State and the President of the Global Entrepreneurship Network, acknowledging his significant contributions to entrepreneurship and leadership development on a global scale.

In addition to receiving the award, Thembekwayo delivered a keynote address at the Opening Conference,focusing on various topics, including business, branding, and Africa’s potential.

The GEF attracted over 20,000 participants from 67 countries, showcasing the expansive reach of the global entrepreneurial network. The impressive scale of the festival, which included conferences, networking sessions, a trade fair, and a vibrant closing concert, underscored the growing recognition of entrepreneurship’s vital role in economic growth and social progress.

Vusi Thembekwayo’s recognition at the GEF serves as a powerful symbol of African entrepreneurial leadership and an inspiration to aspiring young entrepreneurs across the continent, encouraging them to pursue their highest ambitions.

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