Asaba to Host the Prestigious Clevenard Media Award 2025 – Celebrating African Excellence, and to Honour Hon. Ugoesa Huxley Adiniebo Unumadu

For the very first time, the vibrant and culturally rich city of Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria, will host the prestigious Clevenard Media Award 2025 on Saturday, 6th December 2025. This landmark celebration is dedicated to honouring and elevating excellence across Africa’s entertainment, creative, entrepreneurial, leadership, and social impact sectors.

From music, film, comedy, dance, and fashion to entrepreneurship, cultural heritage, tourism, public service, community development, and digital innovation, this event will spotlight the remarkable individuals and organizations reshaping African excellence and culture.

The Clevenard platform also proudly presents:

• Clevenard Seminar & Panel Discussion Forum 2026
• Clevenard Media Award 2026

This event is more than a conference and award ceremony—it is a movement of empowerment, recognition, and cultural diplomacy. It is a global stage where diplomacy, commerce, creativity, and heritage converge to shape the future of industries and communities.

Honouring Hon. Ugoesa Huxley Adiniebo Unumadu – Distinguished Leadership in Culture & Tourism Development Awardee

Among the eminent honourees of the Clevenard Media Award 2025 is Hon. Ugoesa Huxley Adiniebo Unumadu, who will be celebrated with the Distinguished Leadership in Culture & Tourism Development Award for his outstanding contributions to cultural preservation, tourism advancement, and public service.

Currently serving as the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor of Delta State on Culture and Tourism Development, Hon. Unumadu has spent decades blending cultural advocacy with leadership, politics, and media entrepreneurship. His commitment to preserving Nigeria’s heritage and advancing tourism as a vehicle for economic growth and unity has made him a respected figure in Delta State and beyond.

A Life Rooted in Culture, Service, and Leadership

Born on April 5th, 1970, into the historic Umu-Okpala Ojugbeli family of Ogbe-Obiaruku, with ancestral roots in the Umuebu Kingdom of the Akashiede Dynasty, Hon. Unumadu has remained deeply connected to his cultural lineage. From his early education at Morka Primary School and St. George’s College, Obinomba, to graduating in Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering at Rivers State University of Science and Technology, his journey reflects both intellectual discipline and visionary ambition.

Though trained as an engineer, Unumadu’s passion for culture, media, and tourism shaped his destiny. He founded Glamour Entertainment & Communication Services Ltd., which pioneered cultural research, tourism services, and media publishing. Through publications like Virgin Magazine, African Telescope, and News Insights, he advanced conversations on cultural renaissance, social engineering, and intellectual discourse, amplifying African voices on national and continental stages.

A Career of Influence and Impact

Hon. Unumadu’s career has brought him into the corridors of influence, where he has engaged with presidents, ambassadors, monarchs, ministers, and high-profile corporate leaders. His extensive travels across Europe, Africa, and the Diaspora enriched his vision for cultural diplomacy and global cooperation.

As a consultant and adviser to numerous Delta monarchs, he has helped preserve traditional heritage and align it with modern development. His recognition spans multiple chieftaincy titles, including Ugo-Bu-Eze of Ejeme Kingdom, Ajie of Aboh Kingdom, Izomo of Umuebu Kingdom, and Ukpe Ndi-Eze of the Royal Priesthood Council of Nigeria. Each title underscores his role as a custodian of culture and a leader who bridges tradition with modern governance.

His achievements include receiving the Most Outstanding Tourism Personality of the Year 2020 and an Honorary Doctorate in Public Administration from the British America University of Commerce and Industry.

Service to State and Humanity

As a grassroots politician and committed member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Unumadu was appointed Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Culture and Tourism Development by former Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa in July 2022. Recognizing his passion and impact, the current administration of Governor Sir Francis Oborevwori reappointed him to the same role, a testament to his enduring value to Delta State.

Beyond politics, Hon. Unumadu is a member of Rotary International and a patron of several organizations, including the Youth Tourism Organization of Nigeria and the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN). Through these platforms, he continues to champion humanitarian causes, youth empowerment, and cultural promotion.

A devoted family man, Hon. Unumadu is happily married to Chief Mrs. Ekpere Amaka Cynthia Unumadu, and together they are raising children with the same values of service, culture, and leadership.

Vision for the Future

Hon. Unumadu sees the throne of kingship in his Obiaruku community not only as a traditional institution but also as a socio-cultural space for modern progress, peaceful coexistence, and unity. His vision is to elevate the community’s cultural and economic standing, ensuring that every indigene is proud to belong.

By honouring Hon. Ugoesa Huxley Adiniebo Unumadu at the Clevenard Media Award 2025, the global stage acknowledges his unwavering dedication to cultural preservation, tourism development, public service, and grassroots leadership.

Event Details

• Venue: Mariam Babangida Leisure Park & Film Village, The Bistro Event Center, Awai Road, beside Denis Osadebe University, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria
• Date: Saturday, 6th December 2025
• Event: Clevenard Media Award & Seminar & Panel Discussion Forum 2025
• Theme: Celebrating African Excellence and Impact

About Clevenard Global International Limited

Clevenard International is a leading global media and digital marketing platform with a mission to showcase the brilliance, resilience, and creativity of African professionals, entrepreneurs, and changemakers. With audiences spanning Africa, Europe, and the global Diaspora, Clevenard fosters collaboration and elevates voices that shape the future of the continent.

The Clevenard Media Award is a beacon of recognition, empowerment, and cultural celebration.

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