By Peace Emem 

Prunet Digital Agency and its Chief Executive Officer, Promise Ekewuba, have emerged among the major winners at the 2026 Brand Handlers Summit & Awards, clinching two prestigious honours in recognition of their contributions to Nigeria’s marketing communications industry.

The agency was named Digital Creative Agency of the Year, an award that recognises excellence in digital innovation, creative execution and impactful brand communication within the Integrated Marketing Communications sector.

In a related development, Ekewuba received the Distinguished Marketing Professional of the Year award for his leadership, strategic influence and contributions to the growth of Nigeria’s marketing and digital communications ecosystem.

The awards were presented during the 2026 edition of the Brand Handlers Summit & Awards held in Lagos, which brought together key stakeholders across the marketing communications value chain, including brand managers, advertising practitioners, media professionals, creatives and business leaders.

According to the organisers, Prunet Digital Agency earned the recognition through its innovation-driven campaigns, creative excellence and commitment to helping brands adapt to the rapidly evolving digital environment.

They noted that Ekewuba’s award reflects his dedication to professional excellence, visionary leadership and efforts toward advancing conversations around digital transformation and strategic marketing communications in Nigeria.

The Brand Handlers Summit & Awards, organised by MARKETING SPACE, celebrates outstanding brands, agencies and professionals whose contributions continue to drive innovation, growth and excellence across Africa’s marketing communications industry.

The 2026 edition of the summit was themed, “Marketing the New Africa: Driving Growth Through Innovation, Culture, and Youth Influence.”