- Bisi Sotunde awarded two global event industry honors
- BusyBee Events grows into top-tier planning and mentorship hub
- Her recognition sparks inspiration for emerging Nigerian creatives
Bisi Sotunde, Managing Director of BusyBee Events, has earned two prestigious international awards in recognition of her leadership and pioneering work in Nigeria’s event planning sector.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Sotunde received the Event Planning Company of the Year Award (Nigeria–Africa Category) from the UK’s Prestige Awards and the African Women Change Makers 2025 Honorary Award at South Africa’s African Women Achievers Awards and Summit hosted by the Mayorkings Agency. These honors underscore the strength of her team’s efforts and the rising global relevance of Nigeria’s events industry.
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Sotunde described the recognition as both humbling and motivating. “This recognition is a call to keep raising standards in the industry and supporting more professionals to succeed,” she said. From modest beginnings, BusyBee Events has blossomed into a multi-faceted firm offering event management for corporate and private clients, as well as training and business coaching for creative entrepreneurs
Beyond executing flawless events, Sotunde is the driving force behind the BusyBee Event Business Summit—an annual gathering that brings together elite event professionals and business leaders to share ideas and build capacity. Over 500 event practitioners are part of her thriving network that advances professional collaboration and growth.
Her influence even extends into mentoring. Through the BusyBee Academy, Sotunde has trained hundreds of creatives—many now running their own successful businesses. She’s also engaged with international initiatives such as the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN Nigeria), the Tony Elumelu Foundation, and the Cherie Blair Foundation, reinforcing her role as a connector and mentor in Nigeria’s creative ecosystem.
These dual accolades spotlight a meaningful shift: Nigerian event planners are no longer observers—they’re global contributors shaping industry trends. For Sotunde, the awards are proof that vision, persistence, and community-building can elevate an entire sector. As she carries on, her story is fast becoming a blueprint—and a beacon—for aspiring entrepreneurs across Africa.
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