By Mpho Molobi
In a powerful testament to its enduring impact and leadership, Brandhill Africa has been awarded two top honours at the African Excellence Awards 2025: “Leadership Branding Champions of the Year” and “Excellence Award in Executive Profiling.” The prestigious awards, hosted by UK-based AI Global Media through MEA Markets, celebrate African enterprises that are driving transformation, innovation, and sustainable growth across the continent and beyond.
Brandhill Africa’s Founder and Group CEO, Saul Molobi, says the recognition is a celebration of the company’s unwavering mission to amplify Africa’s voice in global conversations. “These accolades mean so much more than trophies — they symbolise the trust our clients place in us and the belief that Africa’s narrative deserves to be told with integrity, creativity, and pride. We accept these honours with deep gratitude and a renewed sense of purpose,” Molobi said.
He added: “Winning the ‘Leadership Branding Champions of the Year’ award acknowledges our commitment to positioning African brands as globally competitive, while the ‘Excellence Award in Executive Profiling’ affirms our dedication to nurturing thought leaders and visionaries who are shaping Africa’s socio-economic future.”
The African Excellence Awards 2025 come at a pivotal moment for Africa. With advancements in digital technology, green energy, smart infrastructure, and intra-continental trade through initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the continent is poised for unprecedented growth. The awards spotlight the companies and entrepreneurs redefining industries — from fintech and e-commerce to renewable energy, agri-tech, and creative industries.
For Brandhill Africa, this latest recognition adds to an impressive legacy of accolades that include the “Business Excellence Award 2022” from the World Confederation of Businesses and the “Brand Leadership Award 2021” by the World Brand Congress. These milestones, Molobi says, are stepping stones in the company’s journey to champion Africa’s economic and cultural renaissance.
“We started Brandhill Africa with a dream to help our continent tell its own story, challenge stereotypes, and inspire the next generation of African leaders. Today, these awards remind us that our dream is alive and making an impact,” said Molobi.
Beyond branding and executive profiling, Brandhill Africa is passionate about advocacy and thought leadership. The company collaborates with governments, businesses, and civil society to advance conversations on nation branding, trade promotion, and economic diplomacy — vital levers for Africa’s development and integration into the global economy.
“Our work goes beyond logos and profiles — it’s about shaping perceptions and unlocking opportunities for Africa’s people and businesses. We are grateful to MEA Markets and AI Global Media for recognising our contribution to the branding landscape,” Molobi concluded.
With Africa on the rise and cities like Lagos, Nairobi, Kigali, and Johannesburg fast becoming hubs of global innovation and sustainability, Brandhill Africa is determined to keep pushing the boundaries of what branding can achieve for the continent’s growth story.
In Molobi’s words: “As we celebrate this achievement, we recommit ourselves to telling Africa’s story boldly, truthfully, and with the excellence it deserves. Here’s to a brighter, bolder African future — one brand at a time.”