For his contributions, leadership, and commitment to the growth of the real estate industry, Barka Umaru Mshelia, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Mshel Group, has been nominated for an award.
Kingsley Amafibe, CEO of the Africa Real Estate Magazine and Awards and The Street Credibility Show, said that Mshelia is to be given the Real Estate Personality of the Year Award at the Africa Real Estate Magazine and Awards 2026.
Amafibe explained that the nomination celebrates the Mshel Group boss’s professional journey, dedication to excellence, and role in advancing real estate development and investment opportunities.
Through his leadership at Mshel Group, Mshelia continues to represent the vision, resilience, and strategic thinking required to drive progress in Africa’s evolving property and construction sectors.
His nomination reflects the growing importance of recognising industry leaders whose work, experience, and commitment help shape Africa’s real estate future. It also highlights the need to celebrate professionals who inspire emerging entrepreneurs, promote industry standards, and encourage sustainable development.
The Africa Real Estate Magazine and Awards is a platform dedicated to recognising outstanding individuals and organisations making significant contributions to the real estate ecosystem.
The initiative brings together leading property developers, investors, architects, construction companies, real estate professionals, financial institutions, and other key stakeholders to celebrate excellence, encourage collaboration, and create opportunities for business growth.
The 2026 edition is scheduled to hold on Sunday, December 13, 2026, at the Lekki Coliseum Rooftop, Lagos, Nigeria. The event will bring together distinguished personalities, industry leaders, investors, and professionals for an evening of recognition, networking, and celebration.
According to Amafibe, the ceremony will spotlight individuals and organisations whose achievements continue to influence the direction of Africa’s real estate sector while providing a platform for strategic partnerships and investment opportunities.
“Mshelia’s nomination for the award places him among the distinguished personalities being recognised for their contributions to the industry,” he stressed
As preparations for the awards gather momentum, the real estate community looks forward to celebrating excellence, leadership, innovation, and the individuals helping to shape Africa’s property development future.
