Marketing and communications professional, Anietie Udoh, has been appointed a member of the jury for the 8th edition of The Iconic Brand Africa (TIBA) Awards and Conference 2026, where he will participate in the evaluation of nominees and selection of recipients across the various award categories.

Udoh, who is the Divisional Director of Marketing at Marketing Edge Publications, was invited to serve on the jury by the Founder of TIBA, Omobabinrin Adeola Osideko.

In a formal invitation, Osideko cited Udoh’s experience, insights and professional credibility as key reasons for his selection.

As a member of the jury, Udoh is expected to contribute to deliberations and bring an objective and informed perspective to the assessment of nominees.

The 2026 TIBA Awards and Conference is scheduled to hold on November 14 at The Zone, Gbagada, Lagos, with the theme, “Positioning for Influence, Leadership & Business Growth.”

The event is expected to bring together leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs and change-makers from across Africa for conversations and recognition focused on leadership, innovation, business growth and measurable impact.

Udoh will join other professionals in identifying individuals and organisations whose work demonstrates leadership, innovation and meaningful impact.

The TIBA Awards and Conference is the flagship annual initiative of The Iconic Brand Africa, a leadership and brand development organisation committed to raising leaders, building influential brands and creating platforms that promote excellence across Africa.

The 2026 programme will combine the Iconic Leadership Conference with the TIBA Excellence Awards, with the organisers positioning the platform as an avenue for strategic conversations, networking and recognition of individuals and organisations contributing to Africa’s development.