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On Thursday night, the 13th, the Afrik Hotel in Mogadishu felt alive — bright, warm, and full of promise. Guests walked into a ballroom humming with excitement as the 6th edition of the Annual SOBA Awards, held alongside the Somali Business and Health Expo, unfolded into one of its most successful nights yet.
This year, 67 prizes were awarded, each one honoring the people shaping Somalia’s future. The prizes spanned both business and health industries, celebrating the country’s movers, shakers, builders, and changemakers.
A Celebration of Progress
From young entrepreneurs launching bold ideas, to health leaders improving lives across communities, the room was filled with stories of courage and ambition. Attendees represented every corner of the Somali economy — innovators, service providers, medical professionals, founders, and rising youth voices.
The wide range of awards showed the true strength of the SOBA platform: recognizing not only success, but the growth of entire sectors that drive Somalia forward.
67 Prizes, 67 Journeys
Winners walked the stage with pride, holding their trophies high as applause rolled through the Afrik Hotel. Each prize marked a journey — one that often included risk, learning, setbacks, and persistence.
With every announcement, the room felt more inspired. These weren’t just awards — they were affirmations of hard work happening in a country rebuilding through creativity and determination.
A Platform That Keeps Growing
The SOBA Awards, anchored by the Somali Business and Health Expo, continue to grow in scale and influence. This year’s edition brought stronger partnerships, more industry representation, and higher visibility for businesses and health contributors shaping the nation’s next chapter.
Speakers highlighted the vital link between economic development and healthcare access, stressing how both sectors fuel stability and opportunity.
A Night That Moved Mogadishu
By the time the final award was handed out, the message was clear: Somalia’s progress is being written by its people — people who innovate, heal, build, and believe in better days.
The 6th edition of the SOBA Awards didn’t just succeed.
It showed a nation celebrating itself — honoring its resilience, its ideas, and its future.