Arc Barka Mshelia, Candice Ebhomielen-Uaboi, others to headline Africa Real Estate Magazine & Awards 2026
The Radisson Blu Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, will host the Africa Real Estate Magazine & Awards 2026 on December 13 at 6 p.m., bringing together leading developers, investors, architects and other stakeholders in the property sector to celebrate excellence and innovation in African real estate.
The event, organised by Africa Real Estate Magazine and Awards, will recognise individuals and organisations whose contributions have helped shape the continent’s property industry.
Among the prominent personalities to be honoured are Candice Ebhomielen-Uaboi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of BlueDutch Limited, and Arc. Barka Umaru Mshelia, Group Managing Director of Mshel Group.
Other personalities expected to receive recognition include Arc. Mrs Abimbola Adenike Asein, Head of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Unit at the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and a director on the board of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria; Amb. Henry Chekwube Okafor (Ike Jerusalem), CEO of Rahat Luxury Apartment; and High Chief Dr Ikem Osita Nwabueze, Chairman and CEO of Kemchuta Homes Limited.
Others are Tobe Akerele, CEO of Gidi Real Estate Investment Limited; Dr Kennedy Nnadi, CEO of Pennek Nigeria; Bridget Gbalekuma, CEO and Managing Director of Cedar Prime Real Estate and Agro Investment; Excel Opuaru, CEO of Xcellencio Hospitality Limited; Kasiemobi Nwamara (Kassy Nwamara), Group Managing Director of Homland Group; and Abdulnasir Nasidi, CEO of Nasidi Homes and Estates Limited.
Convener of the awards, Amb. Kingsley Amafibe, said the initiative was established to recognise individuals and organisations making significant contributions to the growth of Africa’s real estate industry.
According to Amafibe, the platform seeks to spotlight people, organisations, projects and ideas influencing the development and transformation of the sector.
He said the awards go beyond recognising physical developments to celebrating those creating opportunities, improving communities and promoting innovation.
Ebhomielen-Uaboi has led BlueDutch Limited in the delivery of more than 200 housing units across Lagos and Edo states, alongside major infrastructure projects.
Her contributions have earned her previous industry recognition, including an award for excellence in real estate and construction.
Mshelia, who leads Mshel Group, has also been nominated for the Real Estate Personality of the Year Award in recognition of his professional achievements, commitment to excellence and contributions to property development.
Amafibe described Mshelia’s professional journey and leadership as important contributions to the growth of the industry.
The organisers said the ceremony would also provide opportunities for networking and collaboration among real estate professionals, investors, developers and other stakeholders from across Africa.
The Africa Real Estate Magazine & Awards has positioned itself as a continental platform, with a focus on major property markets including Lagos, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Accra, Cairo and Kigali.
Beyond the real estate industry, Amafibe recently convened the Peace Achievers International Award, held on November 7 at the Congress Hall of the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja.
The event recognised individuals and organisations for their contributions to peacebuilding, leadership, humanitarian service and social development.