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H.R.H. Princess Nikiwe Bam Appointed ABER Special Envoy on Africa Traditional Institutions & the African Diaspora

Published by Wisdom Tide News | September 6, 2026

Johannesburg, South Africa –  The Africa Blue Economy Roundtable (ABER) has announced the appointment of Her Royal Highness Princess Dr. Nikiwe Bam as Special Envoy on Africa Traditional Institutions and the African Diaspora.

Princess Dr. Bam is a Princess of the AmaMpondomise Kingdom, Founder & Global President of Afrikan Young Indigenous Leaders, and a globally respected advocate for Indigenous Knowledge Systems, education, and royal diplomacy.

She previously served as Lead Facilitator for the C20 Working Group on Cultural Diversity and is currently Coordinator of the Africa Celebrates Traditional Leaders Forum, scheduled for November 2026 in Ethiopia.

Announcing the appointment on Saturday, Dr. Piriye Kiyaramo, Convener/CEO of ABER, described Princess Dr. Bam as “eminently fit for this continental assignment” due to her wisdom, ingenuity, and proven capacity to unite Africa’s royal institutions.

“As Special Envoy, Her Royal Highness will champion the role of traditional rulers in advancing the Africa Blue Economy Strategy (ABES) and Agenda 2063 by mobilizing traditional institutions across Africa for inclusive and sustainable ocean governance.

 

"Bridging Africa and the Diaspora to ensure cultural values, indigenous knowledge, and ancestral stewardship shape blue economy policy, 

safeguarding marine and coastal heritage through community-led conservation while elevating the voices of women royal leaders and youth within ABER’s continental framework. In this capacity, Princess Dr. Bam will work closely with the ABER Coordinator for Africa’s Sixth Region, African Diaspora, based in Los Angeles, USA.

“ABER welcomes Her Royal Highness Princess Dr. Nikiwe Bam. We look forward to working together to advance UNITY, TRADITION AND ROYAL HERITAGE in service of Africa’s ocean future,” said Dr. Piriye Kiyaramo, Convener/CEO of ABER.

About ABER 

The Africa Blue Economy Roundtable is a continental digital networking platform promoting inclusive and sustainable ocean governance in line with the African Union’s Africa Blue Economy Strategy and Agenda 2063. ABER works with governments, traditional institutions, the private sector, and communities to place people and culture at the center of Africa’s ocean economy.