Global Royal Impact Award Honours Ghanaian Queen Mother for Development and Humanitarian Leadership

The Global Royal Impact Award has been presented to HRH Queen Dr. Nana Adjoa Akyekumaa I, the Development Queen Mother of Gomoa Abonko under the Gomoa Assin Traditional Council in Ghana’s Central Region, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to sustainable development, humanitarian service, cultural diplomacy and international leadership.

Professionally known as Dr. Olivia Mirembe Musisi, PhD, Queen Dr. Nana Adjoa Akyekumaa I was honoured for her extensive work in promoting community empowerment, youth and women’s development, human rights advocacy, peacebuilding, cultural preservation and international cooperation across Africa and beyond.

The award citation described the Queen Mother as an accomplished development strategist, entrepreneur and international business leader whose professional experience spans Africa, Europe and the United States.

She currently serves as the Plenipotentiary Ambassador and Consul General for Africa of the New World Alliances Foundation, where she has continued to champion strategic partnerships aimed at fostering economic growth, social justice, environmental sustainability and cultural exchange.

Her leadership portfolio also includes serving as Director of Jill Development Consultancy Ltd, Africa Ambassador for Oxi-Zen International, Fund Manager for the Geneva Agape Foundation, Business Development Executive at Clemtech LLC, and Chief Executive Officer of African Views UK.

Queen Dr. Nana Adjoa Akyekumaa I has earned international recognition through several prestigious honours, including being named an Honorary Ambassador in the State of Georgia, United States. She is also an alumna of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission Leadership Programme.

Her academic achievements include honorary doctorates in Business and Leadership from T.I.U.A. School of Business, Georgia, Atlanta, awarded in 2023; Christianity, Leadership and Counselling from Veridian Christian University in 2024; and Entrepreneurship from the University of Entreprenology.

Presenting the award, the organisers commended the Ghanaian traditional leader for her unwavering commitment to advancing development initiatives and strengthening international collaboration, describing her as a visionary leader whose impact continues to transform lives and communities across Africa and the global community.