Making Africa Great Ahead (MAGA) is a dynamic diaspora-led NGO committed to transforming Africa through *good governance, economic growth, and sustainable development. At the heart of its mission is the prestigious *GIFA D’OR Awards, which honour visionary leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and philanthropists shaping a prosperous continent.
MAGA places youth and women empowerment at the core of its economic strategy. Its resolute dream is clear: no more young Africans drowning in desperate crossings of the Mediterranean Sea. By investing in quality education, skills acquisition, entrepreneurship training, job creation, and leadership development, MAGA equips youths and women to become drivers of economic growth at home — reducing poverty, building safe communities, and creating generational wealth.
These initiatives directly fuel sustainable economic expansion by unlocking human capital, fostering innovation, and promoting inclusive entrepreneurship, particularly in sectors like health, technology, and small-scale enterprises. As a passionate advocate for education and women’s empowerment, President *Uche EJIMS leads efforts that bridge the diaspora with homeland opportunities, turning potential into tangible progress.
GIFA D’OR Paris 2026: Spotlight on Innovation, Inclusion and Growth
From 2 to 7 June 2026 in the City of Light, MAGA will host a landmark week of African excellence:
- 2–4 June: VIP Cultural Tour (Eiffel Tower, Seine River cruise on Bateaux-Mouches, Les Invalides) for high-level networking.
- *5 June: International Leadership Conference at **Hôtel de Ville de Paris – Auditorium, themed “Innovation for Entrepreneurship: The Health Revolution in Africa”, with dedicated panels on *“Building Generational Impact: Youth and Women at the Heart of Africa’s Economic Growth” and inclusive leadership.
- 6 June: Grand *GIFA D’OR Gala & Awards Ceremony at the *French Senate – Salle Pourpre, recognising outstanding contributions to leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development. – 7 June: Sports diplomacy via the CCO International Pétanque Tournament at Parc des Buttes-Chaumont and wreath-laying at the Arc de Triomphe, symbols of unity and peace.
Expanding Impact Across Africa
Following Paris, MAGA will extend its conferences, awards, skills programmes, and empowerment initiatives to *Malabo, Owerri, Kinshasa, Port Harcourt, Conakry, Lagos, Dakar, and many other strategic cities — deepening economic opportunities, job creation, and youth/women-led enterprises where they matter most.
As MAGA’s vision powerfully affirms:
“We are Making Africa Great Ahead — so that our youth and women can build their futures at home, not risk their lives chasing uncertain shores, while driving the economic growth that lifts entire communities.”
This movement shifts the narrative from challenges to triumphs, proving that empowered youth and women are the engine of Africa’s golden economic era.
Join the movement: Nominate outstanding achievers, participate in the events, or partner with MAGA to scale youth and women empowerment for accelerated economic growth.
Together, we are Making Africa Great Ahead.*
For nominations, details, or partnerships: visit *maga.ng or email info@maga.ng.
Paris, June 2026 — and beyond: Where African excellence, empowered youth, and sustainable economic growth shine brighter.
—Uche EJIMS
