ADCCE’s leadership is anchored by a prestigious Advisory Board of industry pioneers and visionaries. These leaders bring decades of experience in events, travel, and cultural curation, ensuring ADCCE 2026 is both world-class and authentically African.
Jackline Nanteza
President & Founder, ADCCE
CEO, Wild Celebrations Africa | Founder, Stressfree Planner
Known as “The Stressfree Planner,” she is a top African event expert with twelve years of global experience, delivering luxury celebrations with vision and precision.
Kemigisha Laura Kamugisha
Vice President & Co-Founder, ADCCE
CEO, Alaura Tours & Travel
A champion for Africa as a world-class celebration and travel destination, she blends strategic vision with strong aviation and travel expertise.
Lawrence “Renzioni” Ndubuisi Okoronkwo
Board Member
Founder & Creative Director, Renzioni Weddings & Events
A celebrated event designer and founder of Renzioni Weddings & Events, he delivers luxury experiences worldwide and elevates Africa’s presence in the global industry
Oluwadunsin Sanya(Nigeria)
Board Member
Head of Editorial & Innovation | BellaNaija, Nigeria
A leading African media editor at BellaNaija Weddings, she shapes Africa’s top wedding platform and influences global bridal fashion and culture.
Terrica S (USA)
Board Member
Educator & Global Speaker | C.E.O, Cocktails & Details, U.S.A
An award-winning planner and founder of Cocktails & Details, she brings nearly two decades of global expertise to luxury destination weddings, inspiring creatives worldwide with her insight and authenticity.
Clemence Eliah Amran(Tanzania)
Board Member
Founder & Creative Director, CP Studio Production Company
Founder of CP Studios, he is a celebrated Tanzanian visual artist known for blending high-fashion aesthetics with authentic emotion in luxury destination weddings.
Ruth Aine Tindyebwa (Uganda)
Board Member
Independent Communications Consultant
An award-winning Ugandan communications consultant and digital media strategist, she is known for reshaping African narratives through impactful storytelling.
Tapiwa G.Z.M. Mukoti (Zimbabwe)
Board Member
Founder & Managing Director, RSVP Weddings & Events
Founder and CEO of RSVP Group, she is a distinguished Zimbabwean leader shaping luxury events and destination weddings across Africa.
Darlyn Nthati Tzorh(Lesotho)
Board Member
Maison Events & CO (Lesotho)
A celebrated luxury event stylist and creative director, she leads Maison Events & Co. with a signature approach to bespoke, high-end celebrations.
Shamim Mago Kawuma
Board Member
CEO & Creative Director, iCandy Events Uganda
Founder and CEO of iCandy Events, she is a leading Ugandan creative force redefining luxury event styling and high-profile celebrations in East Africa.
Lorraine Simpson (Canada)
Board Member
Travel Expert | Principal Strategist, Founder of Nia Global Strategies, Canada
Award-winning luxury travel expert, media personality, and Principal Strategist connecting Africa to the North American tourism market.
Aparna Balamurali (India)
Board Member
Co-founder, Elysian Dreamscapes (India)
A celebrated Indian singer turned luxury event visionary, she co-founded Elysian Dreamscapes to craft milestone celebrations as bespoke, dreamlike experiences.
Peter Kaggwa (Uganda)
Board Member
M.I.C.E Advisory | Chairmain (UACII), C.E.O of Event Warehouse, Uganda
A prominent African events leader, he heads Events Warehouse and serves in top continental roles advancing Africa’s presence in global festivals and business tourism.
Ummul Mustafa (Kenya)
Board Member
Managing Director, Chic Luxury Events, Kenya
Founder of Chic Luxury Events and one of Kenya’s most sought-after wedding stylists, she delivers high-budget celebrations with precision and cultural depth.
Baaba Arthur Buachie (Ghana)
Board Member
CEO & Creative Director, Eventellz, Ghana
Founder of Eventellz and a premier destination wedding specialist, she is renowned for transforming venues into opulent, culturally infused celebrations.
Peter Mwanja (Uganda)
Board Member
Incentive travel specialist | C.E.O of Lasta Events, Uganda
A leading Ugandan tourism and MICE entrepreneur, he is the CEO of Lasta Events and a key architect of major regional conferences and tourism initiatives.
Windeline Kausiona (Namibia)
Board Member
Founder & Executive Director, Wendy’s Creations Events Close Corporation
Founder of Wendy’s Creations Events, she is Namibia’s pioneering luxury wedding stylist, affectionately known as the “Fairy Godmother of Namibian Weddings.
Precious Chipika Sampa (Zambia)
Board Member
Founder, Glynview Events & Venue, Zambia
A leading figure in Zambia’s luxury event industry, she is Principal Planner at Glynview Events, delivering bespoke weddings and high-end experiences.
Fatema Bhaiji (Kenya)
Board Member
Luxury Event Designer & Planner | AURA by Fatema Bhaiji, Kenya
Founder of Aura Event Planners, she is a sought-after Kenyan luxury wedding specialist delivering bespoke experiences.
Tolulope Akinlade (Nigeria)
Board Member
CEO & Creative Director, The Chimera Company, Nigeria
CEO and Event Director of The Chimera Company renowned for crafting high-profile, luxury celebrations.
Kevin Mariki Ngao (Tanzania)
Board Member
Luxury Event Designer & Planner | Kevin Events, Tanzania
Founder of Kevins Events, he is a key figure in Tanzania’s luxury event industry, renowned for large-scale, high-impact transformations.
Gladys Shao (Tanzania)
Board Member
CEO & Creative Director, Eventfully, Tanzania
Founder of Eventfully, she is a top-tier Tanzanian wedding specialist delivering full-scale, luxury celebrations across urban and coastal landscapes.
Kemi Omeke (Uganda)
Board Member
Founder & Creative Director, Pink Coconut Décor, Uganda
Founder and Creative Director of Pink Coconut Décor, she is a swanky destination wedding planner and creative décor stylist with over two decades of curating unforgettable, luxuriously detailed celebrations across Uganda and beyond.
Lucy Bunyenyezi-Mulira (Uganda)
Board Member
Founder,Forking Around Kampala, Uganda
Founder of Forking Around Kampala, she fuses storytelling and strategy to reframe Uganda and Africa as aspirational destinations through travel, food, and culturally rooted dining experiences.
Robert Walakira (Uganda)
Board Member
Business Development Director, ADCCE, Uganda
A business development leader driving strategic growth, he supports the expansion of the ADCCE, working across regional markets to build partnerships.
Cookey Nwsani (Cameroon)
Board Member
The Energy Queen, Event Host,Cameroon
She is a leading Cameroonian MC and media personality, renowned for hosting luxury weddings, and high-profile events across Central Africa.