A Nigerian-born technology entrepreneur, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Vendoir UK, Oshoma Zekeri has been honoured as one of the 100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa at the prestigious 100 Most Notable Africans Leadership and Business Summit 2026, held in Marrakech, Morocco.

The globally recognised award celebrates exceptional African trailblazers who are rewriting the continent’s narrative through groundbreaking innovation, visionary corporate leadership, and a commitment to socio-economic empowerment.

He is based in the United Kingdom but deeply connected to his Nigerian roots, Oshoma has built a formidable reputation across multiple high-stakes industries. As the CEO of Vendoir, he is currently leading the strategic evolution of the UK’s premier event-technology and marketplace platform. Under his leadership, Vendoir has transformed how cultural and corporate events are planned, integrating cutting-edge AI and seamless supplier matching.

Excitingly for the continent, Oshoma is currently spearheading Vendoir’s highly anticipated expansion into the Nigerian market in Q4 of 2026, bringing world-class event infrastructure and economic opportunities to local vendors and SMEs.

Beyond his leadership in the tech sector, Oshoma is a formidable force in the global investment landscape. As an astute real estate investor, he has built a highly successful portfolio of property assets spanning the United Kingdom and is now strategically expanding his investment footprint directly into Africa. Committed to backing high-growth innovation, Oshoma is also a prolific investor in over 40 startup companies globally, dedicating both capital and executive mentorship to scaling the next generation of disruptive businesses.

A rigourous intellectual and continuous learner, Oshoma holds an Executive MBA with distinction from the prestigious Aston Business School, alongside two additional master’s degrees. Yet, despite his boardroom successes, his most profound impact lies in his philanthropy.

Reflecting on the recognition in Morocco, Oshoma described the award as a profound milestone and a reminder of the work still left to do on the continent.

“I am deeply humbled to be recognised among the 100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa,” Oshoma stated during the summit. “This award is a reflection of the power of the people at the event and enterprise to bridge gaps and build prosperous, peaceful communities in Africa.”

He further dedicated the international honour to his core motivation: his family. “Everything I build is anchored by the unwavering support of my family. I dedicate this award to them, and to my fellow notable icons who are pushing boundaries, shifting global paradigms, and redefining Africa’s footprint on the world stage.”

As Vendoir prepares to officially launch its products and services in Nigeria later this year, this recognition places Oshoma Zekeri firmly among a distinguished vanguard of diasporan leaders who are not just succeeding globally, but actively investing their expertise, capital, and vision back into the African continent