Olori Atuwatse III
6 Jan
Her Royal Majesty, Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom, has received the prestigious THISDAY Young Global Leaders of Commemoration Award. This recognition by the esteemed THISDAY Board of Editors celebrates her extraordinary dedication
4 Jan
Olori Atuwatse III is Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom, founder and convener of Elevate Africa. She is a visionary leader committed to making an impact through community, empowerment, education and mind transformation.
29 Oct
In an illustrious ceremony held at Guildhall, Olori Atuwatse III, a transformational female leader, philanthropist, and advocate for sustainable development across Africa, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London.
19 Oct
As concerns grow among African leaders and stakeholders in chatting a new narrative for the continent, the Queen Consort of Warri Kingdom, Olori Atuwatse III have taken the bull by the horn in championing a new narrative and identity for the continent.
28 Sep
Her Royal Majesty Olori Atuwatse III, of Warri Kingdom, has received the US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award and also been recognized by the New York State Assembly for her humanitarian efforts.
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