Sports Betting West Africa+ Eventus Awards: Meet The Shortlisted Nominees

The Sports Betting West Africa+ Summit is the premier platform for industry leaders seeking cutting-edge regulatory insights, breakthrough technology, and high-value partnerships in West Africa’s rapidly expanding gaming market. Kicking off in just 7 days at Accra’s Labadi Beach Hotel, the SBWA+ Summit is your chance to position your business at the forefront of a market reaching new, untapped heights.

SBWA+ Summit Eventus Awards Ceremony:

On the evening of Day 2, 28th August 2025, the SBWA+ Summit will celebrate the achievements shaping West Africa’s gaming industry. Nominees across each category will be recognised for their excellence, with winners revealed throughout the ceremony. The Outstanding Speaker Award will be announced on Day 3, 29th August 2025, after all summit sessions have concluded, spotlighting the most impactful voices of the event.

Meet our shortlisted nominees:

Supplier of the Year Award

• BetConstruct
• Endorphina
• Kiron Interactive
• SOFTSWISS
• Skilrock Technologies

Operator of the Year Award

• 22BET
• Betwinner
• BetKing
• Bet9ja
• SureBet247

Innovation of the Year Award

• Blask
• ComplyGuard
• PopOK Gaming
• Sumsub
• QTech Games

Leader in Virtual Sports Award

• Atlaslive
• Golden Race
• Inspired
• Kiron Interactive
• Leap-Gaming

Leader in Online Casino Award

• BETCORE
• DSTGAMING
• GR8 Tech
• SA Gaming
• SOFTSWISS

Leader in Responsible Gambling Award

• 22BET
• BetKing
• Betwinner
• ComplyGuard
• SureBet247

Leader in Sports Betting Award

• BetConstruct
• BETCORE
• BETER
• Gamingtec
• Genius Sports

Outstanding Industry Influencer Award

• Adewunmi Adeniji, Regional Head, Globacom Limited
• Emily Asava, Sales Manager – Africa, SA Gaming
• Kelvin Wilson, R&D Technical Founder, Oddsense
• Dr. Kolade Abisoye, Founder & CEO, iGaming WriteNow
• Olalekan Kolade, Chief Operating Officer, Soloti Gaming Limited (FrapapaBet)

Outstanding Consultant Award

• Adeleye Awakan, AA Advisory
• Edward Oluigbo, Predict International Ltd
• Gabriel Akpabio, GambleAware NG
• Kelvin Wilson, Oddsense
• Michael Kodwo Nkruma, SMARTX Consultancy

Innovation Queen of West Africa

• Bridget Emmanuel, SureBet247
• Dolapo Esho, PulseBet Nigeria
• Gifty-Rita Amoah, Dep. Director, Legal, Gaming Commission of Ghana
• Nengi Akinola, Kingmakers (BetKing)
• Nkechi Obi, Sport Nigeria LTD/GTE

West Africa’s Rising Star in Leadership

• Debbie Larry-Izamoje, Brila Media Group
• Irina Naumova, Regional Director, SoftConstruct
• Abena Osafo-Mensah, Dep. Director, Administration, Gaming Commission of Ghana
• Titilayo Ogunleye, KingMakers
• Uzoaku Osele, BetKing

Outstanding Speaker Award

The winner will be announced after the conference has concluded and all speakers have had their chance to speak on stage.

Congratulations to all the shortlisted nominees! Your outstanding contributions in your categories have set new benchmarks, and your efforts are being recognised. We look forward to revealing the winners for each category in Accra, Ghana!

This is your final opportunity to register. Join the game-changers, gain firsthand insights from industry leaders, and position yourself at the forefront of growth and innovation in West Africa’s gaming market.

Register today: https://www.eventus-international.com/sbwa-card-registration