World PR Day 2026: Inside GLG Communications’ Glamorous PR Power List Soirée & Awards

As the world marked World PR Day 2026, Nigeria’s communications industry gathered in Lagos for the 5th annual PR Power List Soirée & Awards, hosted by renowned public relations and reputation management firm GLG Communications.

Now in its fifth year, the PR Power List has become Nigeria’s leading annual recognition for public relations and strategic communications professionals, celebrating the people shaping the profession while documenting its evolution. The soirée brought together leaders from public relations, media, business and government for an evening of meaningful conversations, recognition and celebration.

This year’s edition reinforced a simple but powerful message: public relations has earned its place at the leadership table. A Celebration of Influence, On and Off Stage

The evening featured thought-provoking conversations on the future of communications in Africa, beginning with a panel session themed Commanding the Stage: Strategic PR and the New African Narrative.

Moderated by Founder of CAST Public Relations, Babajide Benson, the discussion featured Stephanie Busari, Founder and CEO of  SBB Media; Autumn Marie Faraj, Founder and CEO of KGL FWRD; and Marian Ogaziechi, Managing Director of Dentsu Agyle. Together, they explored how African communicators are shaping global conversations through authentic storytelling, innovation and strategic influence.

Guests also enjoyed the Jury President’s Rapid Fire session, hosted by media personality Neo Akpofure, where 2026 Jury President Kwame Senou, Executive Director of THOP and Regional Advisor at Edelman, shared insights into this year’s judging process, what distinguished the 2026 honourees and the evolving role of strategic communications.

One of the defining moments of the evening was the keynote conversation, The…