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When was she selected for the Forbes 2026 Content Creator Club?
Claudia Naisabwa has been selected today, 16 February 2026 for the prestigious Forbes Leading Women Summit (LWS) 2026 Content Creator Club.
The announcement, which has sent ripples of excitement through the East African creative industry, places Naisabwa at the center of Africa’s most influential gathering of female leaders. The selection was first highlighted by her publicist, Brian Muhumuza Bishanga, who described the milestone as a “true testament to her passion for amplifying women’s leadership and African innovation.”
Who is Claudia Naisabwa and why is this selection significant?
Claudia Naisabwa, 23, is widely regarded as one of East Africa’s most prolific “exports” in the media and lifestyle sector. With a combined digital footprint of over 2.7 million followers across Instagram and TikTok, she has transitioned from a university student posting makeup tutorials to a continental host, actress, and philanthropist.
Her selection for the 2026 cohort is more than just a personal accolade; it is a recognition of the growing economic power of Ugandan content creators.
Naisabwa, who has hosted major events like Miss Universe Kenya and the YouthConnekt Africa Summit, becomes a primary voice representing the Ugandan creative economy on a global stage. As the only Ugandan in this specific club for 2026, she carries the responsibility of documenting and amplifying African success stories to a global audience.
What is the Forbes Leading Women Summit and its Content Creator Club?
The FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit is the continent’s premier event for female trailblazers. Now in its 11th edition, the summit brings together a “who’s who” of female leadership, including billionaires, heads of state, corporate titans, and innovators.
The Content Creator Club is an elite, handpicked group of digital storytellers tasked with bridging the gap between high-level policy discussions and the digital generation. Members are selected based on their community metrics—their ability to spark real conversation and trust—rather than just follower counts.
By joining the club, Naisabwa gains exclusive access to the summit’s inner workings, allowing her to facilitate dialogue on themes like leadership, STEM, and the creative industries.
When and where will the 2026 summit take place?
The 11th annual summit is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa—often referred to as “Africa’s richest square mile.”
Under the theme “The Voice, Vision, and Victories of Her Africa,” the event will coincide with the celebration of International Women’s Month.
The summit will feature a day of intense panel discussions and fireside chats, culminating in the glitzy FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Awards, which honor the continent’s most inspiring women excelling across various sectors.
Who are the key partners making this event possible?
The 2026 summit is backed by a powerhouse of global and continental brands, reflecting the high stakes of the gathering. The event is presented by McDonald’s and powered by Visa, with Absa serving as the official banking partner.
Other notable collaborators visible in the official selection posters include:
- Stanford Seed: An initiative by the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
- Eskom: Serving as an associate partner.
- CNBC Africa: The primary media partner ensuring the event reaches millions of homes across the globe.
What does this mean for Uganda’s digital and creative landscape?
Naisabwa’s inclusion signals a shift in how Ugandan talent is perceived internationally. It validates the “Content Creator” as a formal professional role capable of driving diplomatic and economic conversations.
For the Ugandan audience, this provides a front-row seat to the strategies being used by Africa’s most successful women. Naisabwa has already hinted at using her platform to bring “the full East African sauce” to Johannesburg, promising to showcase Ugandan designers and makeup artists as part of her journey.
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