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By Rita Okoye
Popular Nigerian actress, singer and movie maker, Uba Iwunwa, known as Empress Ugobeze, will be honoured at the 2025 World Greatness Awards, to be held in Zanzibar. She will also be featured in the World Book of Royals.
Founder and Chairperson of the Ikenga Abiama Dynasty Foundation, Queen Ugobeze, is a Nigerian-born Canadian author who will be honoured alongside other personalities at the event. These include His Royal Eminence, Yosef Yomtov, Most Rev. Dr. Madhu Krishan, Prof. Barthsy Ojoi Enebiene GJP, King Aba Obazi IV, and Prof. Chris Nwanne.
In a statement, Greatness University, the organizers of the World Greatness Awards and World Book of Royals, said the event is scheduled to take place in Zanzibar, East Africa, from October 24th to 27th, 2025.
· “The initiative is dedicated to discovering, developing, delivering, and celebrating greatness and great contributors across the globe.”
The institution emphasized its unique position, stating, “We are fortunate to be the world’s first and only organisation that honours unsung heroes, role models, living saints, creators, inventors, educators, celebrities, artists, royals, founders, thought leaders, founders, and diplomats.”
While reacting to the nomination, Uba expressed her gratitude for the privilege. She said: “I am deeply honoured and humbled to be nominated for the awards in recognition of my contributions to humanitarian causes. This affirms the impactful work I have dedicated my life to and which gives me the greatest joy and strength.”
She further said: “Receiving this honour not only celebrates my personal journey as an African royal priestess and crown queen trying to use her God-given talents and resources to make the world a better place but also highlights the collective efforts of many individuals and organizations striving to make a difference. I am inspired to continue my humanitarian work, guided by the principles of compassion and service.”
