Ogilvy Africa Network has been recognized as one of the winners in the 2025 edition of the Africa Company of the Year Awards (ACOYA). The award was presented at the ACOYA 2025 Gala Dinner on Thursday, 19th June in Dar es Salaam, where Africa’s business leaders gathered to celebrate this year’s honorees.
The ACOYA Awards acknowledged Ogilvy Africa Network in the category of Marketing and Advertising Agencies (Large). This was due to its exceptional contribution to building brands and delivering transformative marketing and communications solutions.
With a presence across key African markets, the network has consistently pushed boundaries, fusing creativity, technology, and local insight to drive meaningful results for clients and communities alike.
“We are deeply honoured to be recognized by the ACOYA Awards,” said Vikas Mehta, Regional CEO of Ogilvy Africa Network. “This recognition is a reflection of the relentless passion, creativity, and commitment of our teams across the continent. I want to sincerely thank every member of the Ogilvy Africa Network and the incredible clients who trust us to bring bold ideas to life every day. This award belongs to all of you.”
As the network continues to lead brand transformation across Africa, this milestone reaffirms the Ogilvy Africa Network’s belief that creativity, when applied with purpose and precision, is a powerful force for business and societal progress.
It also underscores the network’s enduring ambition to bring the best of the world in service of Africa by combining global best practices with deep local insight to create work that resonates, performs, and endures.
ACOYA has rapidly emerged as a premier platform for recognizing high-performing African enterprises. Participating organizations are assessed in terms of the soundness of their business processes and the sustainability of their results year after year while creating a culture which values continuous learning and improvement. The awards not only serve as a celebration but also fosters strategic dialogue on best practices, long-term resilience, and replicable business models tailored for the African context.
The regional acknowledgement deepens the significance of this award for the Ogilvy Africa Network, reflecting its commitment to the continent and the growing importance of African excellence on the global stage.