Digital Realty Nigeria celebrated a remarkable achievement at the 10th Africa Digital Economy Awards (ADEA), held at the prestigious Emara Ole-Sereni Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya.
The 10th ADEA, a landmark event marking a decade of celebrating Africa’s digital transformation, recognized outstanding contributions across 41 categories, comprising 19 individual and 22 institutional awards. The ceremony spotlighted the innovators, leaders, and organizations driving the continent’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, cementing the event’s status as the premier platform for digital excellence in Africa.
The company was named Datacentre Provider of the Year (Nigeria), while its CEO, Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani was honoured as Datacentre Leader of the Year, underscoring the organization’s pivotal role in advancing Africa’s digital infrastructure.
Digital Realty Nigeria’s dual accolades highlight its leadership in providing leading-edge datacenter solutions and Engr Nnamani’s visionary stewardship in shaping the region’s digital economy. The awards reflect the company’s commitment to fostering innovation and supporting Africa’s growing demand for reliable, scalable digital infrastructure.
In his reaction to the two awards, Engr. Ike Nnamani, Managing Director, Digital Realty Nigeria, stated in parts: “We are deeply honoured to receive these dual accolades at the 10th Africa Digital Economy Awards, recognizing Digital Realty Nigeria as Datacentre Provider of the Year and my role as Datacentre Leader of the Year. These awards are a testament to our team’s relentless commitment to delivering cutting-edge datacenter solutions that empower Africa’s digital transformation.”
Engr. Nnamani further said: “Our vision at Digital Realty Nigeria is to drive innovation and meet the continent’s growing demand for reliable, scalable digital infrastructure. These recognitions fuel our passion to continue shaping Nigeria’s and Africa’s digital economy, fostering connectivity and opportunity for all.”
“I am profoundly grateful to InstinctWave Group, the organizers of ADEA, for their continued support in making transformative contributions to Africa’s digital landscape”
Speaking at the ceremony, Akin Naphtal, Group Publisher of Digital Economy Magazine. noted that the awards not only celebrate excellence but also amplify Africa’s digital transformation journey, inspiring innovation, investment, and inclusivity across the continent.
Mr Naphtal stated: “As the 10th edition milestone, ADEA 2025 is not just an awards gala but a celebration of progress in Africa’s digital economy.
The event will highlight how far the continent has come – from nascent tech hubs a decade ago to today’s vibrant ecosystem of startups, fintech innovators, and digital transformation leaders.”
He continued, “These awardees are not just meeting standards; they are redefining them, creating jobs, reducing poverty, and advancing sustainable development goals.
ADEA’s mission is clear: to propel Africa’s digital economy by honouring those driving transformation. We also call for partnerships with state agencies, regulatory bodies, and professional associations to create inclusive platforms for recognition and capacity-building.”
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Digital Realty brings companies and data together by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL®, the company’s global data center platform, provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx®) solution methodology for powering innovation, from cloud and digital transformation to emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty provides its customers with access to the connected data communities that matter to them, boasting a global data centre footprint of over 300 facilities in 50+ metropolitan areas across 25+ countries on six continents.
