17/10/2025
Some moments transcend ceremony, moments when just one presence tells a story. Honourable Hon Karishma Pelham-Raad is one of such presence.
She arrived in Abuja with the quiet confidence of a woman who knows her light. Honourable Karishma Pelham Raad, a Liberian diplomat and change maker, was representing both her country and a new generation of African women in leadership.
The night was electric at the Democracy Heroes Award Africa (DHAA) 2025, held at the iconic Congress Hall, Transcorp Hilton, where Africa’s most distinguished voices gathered to celebrate excellence in governance and leadership.
Among a sea of men in black suits and bold ambitions, she stood as the only female award recipient of the evening, a statement in itself.
She received the prestigious title of “Democracy Hero African Young Icon in Public Service of the Year,” a recognition that celebrates her unwavering dedication to diplomacy, youth empowerment, and the advancement of women in leadership across the continent.
Following the event, Founder and Publisher of The New Africa Magazine, Dr. Gift Chidima Nnamoko Orairu personally presented her with the magazine’s latest edition, which she was prominently featured. The Honourable’s excitement was palpable as she received her copy, a moment that reflected both pride and the shared vision of celebrating Africa’s evolving narrative.
In a continent witnessing a new generation of change makers, Honourable Karishma Pelham Raad’s story stands as a symbol of African womanhood, courage, and rising influence. A reminder that the new Africa is defined not just by its voices, but by the power and grace behind them.
