Kinshasa, December 17th, 2025 (CPA). – The awards ceremony for the 15th edition of the ‘Bravo X’ Trophy, which honors individuals who have had a positive impact on society, is scheduled for December 21st, 2025 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the event organizer announced on Wednesday to the CPA. « Under the theme “Celebrating the impact of those who move our society forward”, this 15th edition aims to recognize women and men whose exemplary actions make them role models in a society in search of inspiring figures.
We are in the final stages and are currently working on the last details. The team is hard at work to ensure that everything goes according to plan,‘ said Farouk Mahumbala, the project’s initiator. ’Bravo X » is an award that puts distinguished individuals on a pedestal so that they can serve as a source of inspiration. « Throughout the world, and in Africa in particular, there are men and women who stand out for their ingenuity and bravery in all fields of activity. The Bravo X Trophy was created with the aim of putting these distinguished individuals on a pedestal so that they serve not only as role models, but also as true sources of inspiration for society, » he added. According to him, the selection of the winners of the 15th edition of the ‘Bravo X’ Trophy was based on a rigorous process conducted by a jury of excellence, chaired by Professor Emeritus Jean-Lucien Kitima, Rector of the Université Libre de Kinshasa (ULK). « The winners of this 15th edition were carefully selected by a rigorous jury chaired by Professor Emeritus Jean-Lucien Kitima, Rector of the Université Libre de Kinshasa (ULK).
These exceptional men and women, who have demonstrated excellence and courage in their respective fields, will be honored not only to encourage them to persevere, but also to become inspiring role models in a society in search of guidance, » he said. The gala dinner will bring together influential figures from all key sectors of the country. ‘This highly distinguished dinner will bring together several prominent figures from the political, economic, social, cultural, entrepreneurial and religious spheres of the Democratic Republic of Congo,’ he said. ‘Bravo X’, the trophy for the valiant African, is an event concept created in 2012 with the aim of rewarding, encouraging and honoring the merits of Africans in general and Congolese in particular. To date, more than 250 winners have been recognized. acp/