The “living Legends” award recognizes the
continent’s usung heroines especially those who
have previously participated in the liberation of
Africa either socially or politically amongst
other challenges for the betterment of the
African people.

Mama Ngina- was recognized for her role during
Kenya’s freedom struggle including serving a
jail term alongside other gallant Kenyans who
were opposed to British domination and
oppression during the many years of Kenya’s
colonialism.

Other elderly heroines recognized as gallant
icons included Chief Mrs Dorothy Chinyere
Anyiam, Mrs Ruth Sando Perry (Liberia), and
African Union chairperson Dr. Nkosazana Clarice
Dlamini Zuma.

The other category of the heroines comprised
slightly younger women who have also made
significant contributions in their respective
fields including health, medical, political,
education and justice.

They included Dr. Saida Agrebi of Tunisia, Dr
Arikana Chihombori from Zimbabwe , Mandela’s
widow Mrs Graca Machel, Hon Justice Victoria
Okobi (Nigeria), Nana Konadu (Ghana) ,Mrs
Salma Salifu also from Ghana and Dr. Julitte
Tuakli of triple heritage between Africa and
America.