Global Black Impact Summit

The Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) 2024 convened in Dubai on February 27, uniting influential voices from across the globe to celebrate leadership and innovation within the Black community under the theme “Black Excellence: Unleashing the Unexplored Potential for Global Unity.”

Organized by the Black Impact Foundation and Energy Capital and Power, with a lead sponsorship by Afreximbank, the summit aimed to foster diversity, establish enduring partnerships, and ignite inspiration among the younger generation.

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We would like to send a huge thank you to for their platinum sponsorship at the Global Black Impact Summit!

Afreximbank’s platinum sponsorship at GBIS 2024 showcased the organization’s commitment to driving diversity and inclusivity in global sustainable development and empowering Black communities worldwide.

This year’s summit was a transformative experience, featuring influential speakers, engaging panel discussions, and networking opportunities that empowered attendees to reach new heights.

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We would like to send a heartfelt thank you to , Founder & CEO, Triple A Services & Petroleum, for sharing invaluable insights at the Global Black Impact Summit!🌟

Your presence and the purchase of a VIP table for the GBIS Gala Dinner is a testament to your commitment towards fulfilling the mission and vision of creating a platform to celebrate Black excellence and uplift the next generation of Black leaders.

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We would like to send a heartfelt thank you to all our Global Black Impact Summit sponsors! 🌟 Your invaluable support has been integral to the success of our event. Together, we’ve united trailblazers and visionaries for a day dedicated to celebrating black excellence in sports, business, fashion, media, energy, and beyond!

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The Black Impact Foundation announced the recipients of four prestigious awards presented at the Global Black Impact Summit Gala Dinner on February 27th.

Recognizing exceptional individuals who have made contributions to their respective fields, these awards celebrate black excellence and leadership on a global scale.

🏆Trailblazer Award: , Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber.

🏆Visionary Award: , Founder, Dreaming Big Together Publishing, Family Advocate & Publisher

🏆Legacy Award: , President, South Sudan Basketball Federation.

🏆Impact Award: Amadou Gallo Fall, President, Basketball Africa League.

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⭐🏆The Global Black Impact Summit Legacy Award goes to: Luol Deng, President of the South Sudan Basketball Federation received on his behalf by Amadou Gallo Fall.

Luol Deng OBE is a 2-Time NBA All Star and President of the South Sudan Basketball Federation. Luol enjoyed a 15-year career as an elite competitor and is the fourth all time leading scorer for the Chicago Bulls. An international sportsman, Luol has been a key figure in the advancement of basketball in the UK, South Sudan, and the continent of Africa broadly. In 2021, Luol was awarded with the Order of the British Empire for his contributions to the sport.

Luol’s lifelong commitment to social impact is expressed through the Luol Deng Foundation, headquartered in Juba, South Sudan. Deng Academy, LDF’s flagship program, is a multi-court outdoor facility that runs year-round basketball programming for over 1,000 youth. The Academy leverages sport as a tool for access to education, health & wellness, gender equality, and providing an enduring safe space from conflict. Notable partners include USAID, US Embassy, and the Jr. NBA. In addition to sport for development, the NGO also supports medical supply distribution, sponsored surgeons trips, and emergency food relief.

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⭐🏆The Global Black Impact Summit Trailblazer Award goes to: NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber!

NJ Ayuk is a leading authority in the African energy sector and a strong advocate for African entrepreneurship and the indigenous energy sector, NJ Ayuk is recognized as one of the foremost figures in African business today. A well-known dealmaker in the petroleum and power sectors.

He is also chair of the African Energy Chamber and founder of the Centurion Law Group.

NJ Ayuk is an internationally-acclaimed thought leader, lawyer, thinker, speaker and entrepreneur, who advises major companies on corporate strategies with a focus on investing in Africa’s future. He has a particular interest in facilitating the establishment of deals, joint ventures and cooperation structures that put the interest of African companies and citizens at the centre of the negotiation table.

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⭐🏆The Global Black Impact Summit Visionary Award goes to Sabrina Ben Salmi, Founder, Dreaming Big Together Publishing, Family Advocate & Publisher.

Sabrina Ben Salmi is a highly accomplished professional in the field of personal development, business, parenting and family development, who has been featured on radio, TV, newspapers and magazines. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree and is a UN Women UK delegate for the UN Commission on the Status of Women.

Sabrina is the winner of the Best Dyslexic Owned Business 2021 Black Achievement Award and is recognized as No. 2 on the list of Top 50 Most Inspirational Black Women in the UK 2019.

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⭐🏆The Global Black Impact Summit Impact Award goes to: Amadou Gallo Fall, President of the Basketball Africa League (BAL)

As President of the Basketball Africa League (BAL), Amadou Gallo Fall led the historic league’s launch in May 2021 and defines its vision and strategy for years to come. Fall oversees the league’s business and basketball operations, leading its efforts to build a comprehensive basketball ecosystem in Africa.

Prior to being named BAL President in May 2019, Fall was Vice President & Managing Director of NBA Africa, where he worked with local federations, corporations, NGOs and other key stakeholders to grow the game of basketball across the continent. He helped open the NBA’s office in Johannesburg in 2010 and over the next decade oversaw the league’s grassroots development efforts and partnerships with marketing, media, and consumer products companies in Africa.

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The Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) on Tuesday featured panel discussions on Media Representation, Marketing and Storytelling and Nurturing Future Leaders – Empowering Black Youth for Excellence. The sessions provided insight into the role media and education play in advancing inclusivity worldwide.

During the media panel, speakers explored the impact representation has on perceptions of the global Black community as well as the various ways to promote positive narratives and authentic storytelling. Allié Merrick McGuire, Founder of AwareNow Media, drew awareness to and called for brands to think carefully about their communication surrounding diversity and inclusiveness.

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The GBIS 2024 Gala Dinner, MCed by the talented, Eddie Kadi, has commenced and our attendees were greeted by jazz entertainment preluding to an evening of showcasing global talent, network with industry leaders, innovators, and influencers, and forge connections for long-term partnerships and collaborations!

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Our incredible line-up of speakers, alongside Clarence Seedorf, Chairman of the Black Impact Foundation taking the stage at the Global Black Impact Summit, sharing insights and discussions centred around .

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