The US-based Africa-America Institute (AAI) will honour the legacy of Namibia’s late President, Hage Geingob, during its 40th Annual Awards Gala in New York on Tuesday evening.

The Annual Awards Gala is a premier event celebrating the achievements of Africans and the global African diaspora.

AAI on its website stated, “President Geingob’s passing was a profound loss for Namibia and the entire African continent. We are privileged to honour his memory and celebrate his enduring impact across Africa and its worldwide diaspora alongside many African leaders, current and past, at the 2024 AAI Gala.”

President Nangolo Mbumba and Dr. Geingob’s widow, Monica Geingos, will be among the attendees at the Annual Awards Gala.

‘’Held annually during the United Nations General Assembly, AAI’s Awards Gala convenes distinguished guests, including Heads of State, diplomats, international and senior U.S. government officials, business leaders, philanthropists, and scholars, for a night showcasing the successes of Africa and its worldwide diaspora,'' AAI said.