Byishimo, Samoura, Khoza to be celebrated at Peak Performer Recognition 2023

The Peak Performer (TPP), a platform where African industry leaders, culture shapers, and game changers gain insights to achieve peak performance, has rolled out the drums to recognise some high-profile personalities in Africa at the maiden edition of TPP 100.

The event, dedicated to celebrating highly esteemed leaders across Africa, will hold on March 23 at the Muson Centre in Lagos with the theme ‘In Pursuit of Greatness!’

Among the 100 personalities are Faustin Byishimo, the country managing director, Access Bank, Rwanda; Mohammed Alhaji Samoura, MD/CEO, United Bank of Africa, Sierra Leone; and Mbulelo Clive Khoza, managing director, CLM Africa, South Africa.

Others are Collins Onuegbu, chairman, Signal Alliance Technology Holding; Yele Okeremi, Precise Financial Systems; Austin Avuru, founder, SEPLAT; Kyari Bukar, MD/CEO Africa operations, Inlaks Limited; Lampe Omoyele, CEO, Nitro 121; Austin Okere, vice-chairman, CWG Plc; Ije Jidenma, president, IoD Nigeria; Soni Irabor, chairman, Ruyi Communications; Atunyota Akpobome, legendary comedian popularly known as Ali Baba; and Bolanle Austen-Peters, founder, BAP Production

They fall within 14 categories ranging from TPP elite, hall of fame, and legacy to excellence across multiple professions, among others.

According to Abiola Salami, editor-in-chief of TPP, a panel of jury carefully selected the captains of industries after a rigorous process from the 1,683 entries it received across the continent.

The convener noted that the 100 recipients are being honoured for their commitment to excellence and sterling contributions to greatness in diverse sectors on the African continent.

“In our work with leaders over the past decade, we discovered that if we genuinely want to inspire growth across the continent, we need to tell the authentic African story by spotlighting credible leaders with admirable skills on the continent,” Salami said.

“Therefore, in our quest to find these credible leaders, we called for nominations in 2022, leveraging the 27 skills in Xceptional Leadership TM. This led to the 1,683 entries recorded.”

Meanwhile, TPP 100 recognition comes alongside the debut of The Peak Performer (TPP), a premium African thought-leadership platform that delivers content online and offline.

The Peak Performer magazine will be available in both print and e-version. The platform kicked off online in early 2022 with valuable content for both aspiring and exemplary industry leaders.

“Based on our overall goal to have inspired 1 billion champions by Thursday, November 30, 2026, TPP aims to be the essential provider of insights to every leader seeking growth in their pursuit of greatness,” Salami said.

According to Salami, leadership development and leadership branding are two strategies global leaders leverage to record outstanding results.

“This is what we are birthing in Africa with The Peak Performer,” he further said.

“We appreciate the visionary organisations and individuals who took a chance on us to collaborate with us and showcase their brands – personality, thought leadership, products, and services as we kick-start The Peak Performer.”