DealMakers AFRICA to Host Annual M&A Awards in Lagos and Nairobi

DealMakers AFRICA is set to host its annual Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Awards in both Lagos, Nigeria, and Nairobi, Kenya, in March 2026. The awards recognize advisory firms and professionals driving corporate finance activity across East and West Africa.

Recognizing Excellence in Dealmaking

The DealMakers AFRICA Annual Gala Awards celebrate achievements in M&A, equity raisings, listings, debt financing, and private equity transactions. The platform, launched in 2008, tracks and analyzes deal activity across the continent, excluding South Africa, publishing quarterly reports and annual league tables based on deal value and volume [DealMakers AFRICA].

Award Categories and Criteria

Awards are primarily determined by objective criteria, focusing on the number and value of transactions completed. Additional categories – Deal of the Year, Private Equity Deal of the Year, and DealMaker of the Year – are subject to nomination and review by advisory firms in East and West Africa [Business Elites Africa].

Lagos as a Key Financial Hub

The decision to host the West Africa awards in Lagos underscores the city’s importance as a major financial and dealmaking hub. Marylou Greig, Editor-In-Chief of Deal Makers AFRICA, emphasized that the awards acknowledge the professionals who facilitate investment, support corporate growth, and strengthen investment markets across the region [CityPeople Online].

Expanding Regional Coverage

DealMakers AFRICA initially focused on East and West Africa but aims to expand coverage to North and Southern Africa. This expansion will support the development of more representative league tables and awards, reflecting dealmaking activity across the entire continent [DealMakers AFRICA].

Event Details

The West Africa awards will be held in Lagos, Nigeria, on March 20, 2026 [LinkedIn]. Events are also planned for Nairobi, Kenya, in March 2026 [DealMakers AFRICA].