Founder and Chairperson of the Ikenga Abiama Dynasty Foundation, Her Imperial Royal Majesty, Amb. (Dr.) Uba Iwunwa, popularly known as Empress Ugobeze, has been nominated as one of the recipients of the 2025 edition of the World Greatness Awards Zanzibar as well as the World Book of Royals.
Queen Ugobeze, a Nigerian-born Canadian artist and international bestselling author, is being honored alongside distinguished global figures, including His Royal Eminence Yosef Yomtov, Senior Overseer and Founder of the World Peace Tracts; HRE, Most Rev. Dr. Madhu Krishan, Founder of the Academy of the Universal Global Peace (AUGP USA) and the American University (UNUGP USA); HIRM Prof. Barthsy Ojoi Enebiene GJP – King Aba Obazi IV, Executive President of the National Association of District and Customary Courts Judges of Nigeria; and HRE Gen. Prof. Chris Nwanne, CEO of the Divine Institute of Chaplaincy Corps INTL (DICCI-CORPS).
According to an official statement, the World Greatness Awards and World Book of Royals, organized by the Greatness University, are scheduled to hold from 24th to 27th October 2025 in the East African island of Zanzibar. The event is dedicated to discovering, developing, delivering, and celebrating greatness and great contributors across the globe.
“We are fortunate to be the world’s first and only organization that honours unsung heroes, role models, living saints, creators, inventors, educators, celebrities, artists, royals, founders, thought leaders, and diplomats. In the past, the world’s greatest civility humanitarians who have received our World Greatness Awards include: King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV (the world’s youngest king); Professor Simeon Kayiwa, Founder of Kayiwa International University, Uganda; and Sultan Siddig Adam Abdalla Elhaj, the Sultan of Sudan,” the statement read.
The institution further explained that the commemorative edition of the World Book of Royals is the first and only book in the world that documents royalty. “This edition will document your story and those of other World Greatness Royals who are civility humanitarians. You are the kings and queens, princes and princesses, dukes and duchesses, chiefs and chiefesses who help people, value those you help, and empower them to greatness.”
In her official reaction, Dr. Uba expressed gratitude to the institution for selecting her for the prestigious honor.
“I am deeply honoured and humbled to be nominated for the World Greatness Awards Zanzibar 2025 and the World Book of Royals, in recognition of my contributions to humanitarian causes worldwide. This recognition affirms the impactful work I have dedicated my life to—work that gives me immense joy and strength. My inclusion in the maiden edition of the World Book of Royals also renews my commitment to advancing positive change in traditional royal institutions in Nigeria, across Africa, and globally.”
She added: “Receiving this honour not only celebrates my personal journey as an African royal priestess and crown queen striving to use her God-given talents and resources to make the world a better place, but also highlights the collective efforts of many individuals and organizations striving to make a difference. I am inspired to continue my humanitarian work, guided by the principles of compassion and service. Thank you once again for this esteemed recognition. I am proud to be part of a global community that champions greatness through service and dedication.”
She offered special appreciation to the Honorable Chairman, HRH Sir Clyde Rivers, and the Founder of the World Greatness University, HRE Patrick Businge.
