CLEVENARD TO HONOUR HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY H. MALATSI SIWA AT THE CLEVENARD OPEN PROJECT 2026 AND CLEVENARD GLOBAL AWARDS – 3RD EDITION IN ALICANTE, SPAIN

Continental Cultural Heritage and Peace Emperor to Receive Prestigious International Honorary Award and Deliver Keynote Address

Alicante, Spain – Clevenard SL is proud to announce that His Imperial Majesty H. Malatsi Siwa, the renowned Continental Cultural Heritage and Peace Emperor, Pan-African cultural leader, peace negotiator, humanitarian, and founder of The Messengers of Messages (MOMS), will be honoured with a prestigious Honorary Award at the Clevenard Open Project 2026, taking place from 27–30 August 2026 at the Palacio de Congresos, Alicante, Spain.

The distinguished recognition will be formally presented during the Clevenard Global Awards – 3rd Edition 2026, the flagship awards ceremony of the Clevenard Open Project, on Sunday, 30 August 2026. The ceremony, held alongside the internationally acclaimed Clevenard International Fashion Runway, celebrates visionary leaders, changemakers, and cultural icons whose impact transcends borders, industries, and generations.

In addition to receiving this prestigious honour, His Imperial Majesty H. Malatsi Siwa will deliver a special keynote address on Day 3 (29 August 2026) during the Global Tourism & International Film Celebration, sharing his remarkable journey of cultural diplomacy, peacebuilding, youth empowerment, and social transformation through the arts.

A Life Dedicated to Peace, Culture, and Human Development

Widely recognised across Africa and internationally, His Imperial Majesty H. Malatsi Siwa has dedicated his life to promoting peace, unity, reconciliation, and social development through art, culture, education, and humanitarian service.

As the founder of The Messengers of Messages (MOMS), a Pan-African cultural and educational movement, he has spent decades championing grassroots diplomacy, conflict resolution, intercultural dialogue, and the empowerment of vulnerable communities throughout Africa.

His inspiring journey began as a self-taught artist whose talents encompass acrobatics, contortion, choreography, voice coaching, visual arts, fashion and costume design, film and music direction, and cultural education. During his international performing career, he earned recognition as a world-class performer with Universoul Circus, the largest Black-owned circus in the United States.

After more than three decades of international artistic success, he made the extraordinary decision to leave the global entertainment stage and return to Africa in 2005, dedicating himself fully to humanitarian work, community development, and youth empowerment.

Empowering Future Generations

Through mentorship, artistic training, and leadership development initiatives, H. Malatsi Siwa has transformed the lives of countless young people, women, migrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and persons living with disabilities.

His commitment to nurturing talent has contributed to the rise of internationally acclaimed performers, including:

• The Bone Breakers, semifinalists on America's Got Talent;
• The Sylla Brothers, winners of Africa's Got Incredible Talent;
• Princess Nokulunga Buthelezi, internationally celebrated contortionist and multiple world medalist.

His philosophy encourages self-reliance, entrepreneurship, creativity, and community service, inspiring individuals to become job creators, leaders, and agents of positive change.

The Messengers of Messages (MOMS): A Pan-African Movement for Change

Founded in 2010 and officially registered in South Africa in 2020, The Messengers of Messages (MOMS) has become one of Africa's most respected cultural and peacebuilding movements.

Bringing together artists, educators, cultural practitioners, and peace advocates from countries including South Africa, Ghana, Burkina Faso, and Benin, MOMS promotes:

• Peace and reconciliation;
• African unity and integration;
• Cultural heritage preservation;
• Intercultural and interfaith dialogue;
• Youth and women's empowerment;
• Refugee and migrant inclusion;
• Social cohesion and sustainable development.

Through artistic residencies, exhibitions, performances, awareness campaigns, educational programs, conferences, and capacity-building initiatives, MOMS continues to inspire communities across Africa and beyond.

A Champion of Cultural Diplomacy and Peacebuilding

Known for his unwavering commitment to peaceful coexistence and African solidarity, H. Malatsi Siwa voluntarily travels across the continent mediating conflicts, facilitating dialogue, and promoting reconciliation.

His work as a cultural ambassador and peace advocate earned him the distinguished title of Continental Cultural Heritage and Peace Emperor, recognising his extraordinary contribution to cultural diplomacy, heritage preservation, and grassroots peacebuilding.

Together with members of MOMS, he has served as a travelling cultural incubator and peace mission, engaging communities facing social, political, and cultural challenges while promoting tolerance, forgiveness, integration, and mutual understanding.

International Recognition and Global Influence

The contributions of His Imperial Majesty H. Malatsi Siwa have been recognised by numerous governments, traditional authorities, diplomatic missions, and international organisations, including:

• The African Union (AU);
• UNESCO;
• The International Organization for Migration (IOM);
• ICESCO;
• Traditional royal institutions and cultural councils across Africa.

His humanitarian and cultural diplomacy extends beyond the continent. Among his notable international engagements was the presentation of a sacred spiritual gift of sound representing the Khoisan people during an event hosted by the Embassy of Ukraine in Botswana, symbolising cultural solidarity, healing, and peace among nations.

He is also a highly sought-after keynote speaker and guest of honour at governmental, traditional, cultural, and civic events throughout Africa, including engagements with city leaders, diplomats, royal families, and international forums.

A Well-Deserved Recognition

The Clevenard Global Awards Committee recognises His Imperial Majesty H. Malatsi Siwa not only for his extraordinary achievements in arts and culture, but for his unwavering commitment to humanity, peacebuilding, youth development, cultural preservation, and African unity.

His life's work stands as a powerful testament to the belief that art, culture, education, and compassion can transform societies and create a more peaceful and inclusive world.

As he often reminds audiences throughout Africa:

"Unity in Diversity: Accepting Others as They Are."

About the Clevenard Open Project 2026

The Clevenard Open Project 2026 is a four-day international flagship forum themed:

"A Global Celebration of Business, Culture, Creativity & Human Connection"

The event brings together global leaders, policymakers, diplomats, investors, entrepreneurs, creatives, academics, and development professionals from Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and beyond to foster international collaboration, innovation, and sustainable development.

Event Programme

• Day 1 – 27 August 2026

Global Authors' Recognition & Education Summit

• Day 2 – 28 August 2026

Global Economy, Trade, Solid Minerals, Agriculture & Investment Summit

• Day 3 – 29 August 2026

Global Tourism & International Film Celebration

• Day 4 – 30 August 2026

Clevenard Global Awards – 3rd Edition 2026 & International Fashion Runway

Event Details

Dates: 27–30 August 2026

• Venue: Palacio de Congresos Alicante, Avinguda de Dénia 47–49, 03013 Alicante, Spain
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• Phone: +34 631 279 811 | +34 672 93 12 16
• Website: www.clevenard.com
• Organiser: Clevenard SL (NIF: B75809574)

About Clevenard

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