Princess Dr Nikiwe Bam: Championing Africa’s Voice and Indigenous Knowledge in the Global C20 Process
Civil Society Gears Up for the C20 Summit in Ekurhuleni
As South Africa prepares to host the Civil 20 (C20) Summit in Ekurhuleni, the world’s attention turns to civil society leaders shaping the global agenda for justice, inclusion, and sustainability. Among these leaders is Princess Dr Nikiwe Bam, Founder and Global President of Afrikan Indigenous Leaders and a respected member of the C20 Working Group under the G20 Presidency.
A distinguished African traditional leader and advocate for indigenous governance, Princess Dr Nikiwe Bam has played a pivotal role in ensuring that Africa’s voice — especially that of traditional leaders and indigenous communities — is central to the C20 process. Her efforts have been widely recognized in public interviews and African media for championing unity among kingdoms, amplifying women’s leadership, and strengthening Africa’s participation in global policy platforms.
Her leadership has been crucial in positioning Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) within the heart of the C20 agenda, ensuring that ancestral wisdom, cultural heritage, and traditional ecological knowledge are acknowledged as vital components of sustainable development and resilience.
“Africa must be present, not just represented. Our voices and our knowledge systems must shape the global future.”
— Princess Dr Nikiwe BamPrincess Dr Nikiwe Bam: Championing Africa’s Voice and Indigenous Knowledge in the Global C20 Process
Civil Society Gears Up for the C20 Summit in Ekurhuleni
As South Africa prepares to host the Civil 20 (C20) Summit in Ekurhuleni, the world’s attention turns to civil society leaders shaping the global agenda for justice, inclusion, and sustainability. Among these leaders is Princess Dr Nikiwe Bam, Founder and Global President of Afrikan Indigenous Leaders and a respected member of the C20 Working Group under the G20 Presidency.
A distinguished African traditional leader and advocate for indigenous governance, Princess Dr Nikiwe Bam has played a pivotal role in ensuring that Africa’s voice — especially that of traditional leaders and indigenous communities — is central to the C20 process. Her efforts have been widely recognized in public interviews and African media for championing unity among kingdoms, amplifying women’s leadership, and strengthening Africa’s participation in global policy platforms.
Her leadership has been crucial in positioning Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) within the heart of the C20 agenda, ensuring that ancestral wisdom, cultural heritage, and traditional ecological knowledge are acknowledged as vital components of sustainable development and resilience.
“Africa must be present, not just represented. Our voices and our knowledge systems must shape the global future.”
— Princess Dr Nikiwe Bam
