The Millennium Excellence Foundation today opens Millennium Excellence Week 2026 with the MEA Otumfuo Invitational, held in honor of foundation patron Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

The Asantehene will strike the ceremonial first ball to commence play for a distinguished field of invited participants, setting the stage for a week dedicated to leadership, investment, partnership and cultural celebration.

The Invitational takes place at the Army Navy Country Club, one of Washington’s most historic sporting venues. Established in 1924, the club has welcomed prominent military leaders and five U.S. Presidents.

It will bring together Africa-focused investors, family office principals, founders, business leaders, diplomatic representatives, sponsors and partners in a setting designed to foster meaningful relationships before the week’s formal events. Hosted at the historic Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, Virginia, the Invitational creates opportunities for dialogue that will continue throughout Millennium Excellence Week and the Africa Business and Investment Summit at MGM National Harbor.

“We are opening the week on a golf course deliberately. Before the summits and the ceremonies, there is a morning where people walk the holes together and find what they have in common. That is how partnerships actually start,” Nana Agyeman Prempeh, President, Millennium Excellence Foundation said.

Some of the featured participant who will be playing with His Majesty include Kodwo (Kojo) Mills, Founder and Managing Partner of Vibranium Capital Group, a leading Africa-focused investor who has generated more than $1 billion in investment returns across 25 years on the continent. Olajuwon Ajanaku, Co-Founder of Eastside Golf, is helping expand access to golf through one of the sport's most influential lifestyle brands. David Lubotta, President and Managing Partner of DML Capital Partners, leads a family office focused on investing in health and wellness, consumer brands, technology and real estate.

The Millennium Excellence Week 2026 will also include

• Royal Guest Lecture at Howard University on 25 August
• Africa Business & Investment Summit at MGM National Harbor on 27–28 August
• Millennium Excellence Awards ceremony & Gala Dinner at Warner Theatre and JW Marriot, both on 29 August
• Akwasidae Kesie Grand Durbar, Bowie State University - 30 August