In a moment that blended regal grace with continental purpose, Olori Atuwatse III, wife of the Olu of Warri, arrived in Botswana to a warm, rhythmic reception ahead of Elevate Africa 2025, a landmark leadership and development summit themed “Africa: The Next Chapter.”
SOlori Atuwatse III
The royal couple was greeted with drummers, dancers, and vibrant cultural displays that filled the air with music, color, and emotion — a celebration Olori Atuwatse described as “the sound of the drums, the rhythm of the dancers, and the warmth of their smiles filling the atmosphere with life and joy.”
Dressed in a deep red beaded kaftan paired with a matching gele, the Olori radiated calm confidence and elegance as she addressed journalists at a press conference in Gaborone. Sitting beside Her Excellency Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, former President of Mauritius, she spoke passionately about Africa’s collective future and the summit’s mission to align leadership, strengthen institutions, and accelerate transformation across sectors.
“Our discussions reinforced a shared vision to position Africa as a global partner in innovation, policy development, and sustainable growth,” she said. “As we prepare for Elevate Africa 2025, I am confident that Africa’s next chapter will reflect the excellence, resilience, and collective intelligence that define our continent.”
Olori Atuwatse III
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Olori Atuwatse III
Olori Atuwatse III
The press session also featured global thought leaders, including Tim Hanstand, Ron Chari, Wei Neng Wu, Hon. Taa Wongbe, Vuyelwa Nyakaza, and Rtn. Ogwal Joseph, who joined the conversation on Africa’s role in shaping the global innovation and sustainability agenda.
Throughout her visit, Olori Atuwatse III’s poise and presence have drawn admiration. In a series of photos, she is seen sharing light-hearted moments with Gurib-Fakim, exchanging smiles and insights, while her husband, His Majesty the Olu of Warri, looked on with quiet pride.
Olori Atuwatse III
Olori Atuwatse III
As Botswana hosts the Elevate Africa 2025 sessions on October 30–31, anticipation is high for what promises to be a milestone gathering of minds. Olori Atuwatse’s words — calm yet charged with purpose — capture the spirit of the moment: a call for Africans to write their own next chapter with unity, innovation, and unwavering belief in their potential.
