Google Africa Boss Wins Silverbird Award

The Managing Director of Google Africa, Alex Okosi, has received the Iconic Pioneer Award at the 2023 Silverbird Man of The Year Awards.

The award recognised his exceptional contributions and leadership in shaping the business and entertainment landscape in Africa.

The Silverbird Man of the Year Awards was held recently in Lagos.

A statement said that Okosi was commended for his achievements in helping to transform the entertainment and media industry on the continent through landmark businesses and programmes that supported talents, businesses, and economies.

The founder of Silverbird Group, Ben Murray-Bruce, said, “Great people do simple things that turn out great. To be great you must know how to dream. Alex dreams and he makes his dreams come true and the continent has over the decades benefited from it, hence the Iconic Pioneer Award. We’re excited to see everything else that Alex will achieve.”

While receiving the award, Okosi expressed his gratitude to the Silverbird team and acknowledged other award recipients and all the superb work they do to build a brighter future for youths in Nigeria and across Africa.

The ceremony also honoured other notable individuals, including Prince Dapo Abiodun (Silverbird Man of the Year), Funke Akindele and Linda Ikeji (Silverbird Special Achievement Awards), and Chief Innocent Chukwuma (Silverbird Manufacturer of the Year Award).