Educator and advocate Oluwanifemi “Nifemi” Brown-Akerele has been recognised for her impactful work, receiving the Evergreen Initiative Award for Education Literacy at the 2025 CEO’s Network Africa Awards.
The award, presented by the prominent network for young African business leaders, celebrates sustained and significant contributions to advancing literacy and learning across the continent. Brown-Akerele was honoured for her dedicated efforts through her foundation, which focuses on creating tangible improvements in educational access and quality.
While specific details of her foundation’s name and programs were not included in the award announcement, recognition from the CEO’s Network Africa signifies alignment with its core mission of empowering entrepreneurs and showcasing transformative African innovation. The Evergreen Award specifically highlights work designed for lasting, generational impact in its field.
The accolade spotlights the critical role of grassroots educational initiatives in Africa’s development. It places Brown-Akerele among a cohort of change-makers celebrated by the network for turning visionary ideas into measurable progress for their communities and the continent at large.
