Guyana’s President, Irfaan Ali, was presented with the esteemed Global African Leadership Award on Friday, January 26, acknowledging his impactful and transformative leadership in Ghana.
The recognition took place during the African Prosperity Champions Awards and Presidential Gala Dinner at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra, where First Lady Arya Ali accompanied the Head of State.
Renowned Nigerian musician and entrepreneur, Mr Eazi, was also celebrated for his exceptional contributions to the music industry and entrepreneurship during the same event.
In his acceptance speech, Mr Eazi expressed gratitude for the award and emphasised the significance of Africa’s future.
He shared insights into his entrepreneurial journey, highlighting the seven years spent in the music industry and the broader representation of Africa’s soft power on the global stage.
The evening saw other distinguished individuals receiving accolades, including Alassane Ouattara, President of Côte d’Ivoire (Nation Builder award), Prof. Benedict Okechukwu Oramah, President of Afreximbank (Financial Leadership award), Julius Mwale, founder of Mwale Medical and Technology City (Social Infrastructure award), Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade (Young Entrepreneur award), Patricia Scotland (Global Africa Champion Award Baroness), and Mohamed M Abou El Enein (Industrialist of the Year award).
The prestigious event, hosted by Kwame Sefa Kayi and Berla Mundi, attracted high-profile dignitaries, including President Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo, Former President John Agyekum Kufuor, Secretary General Commonwealth Baroness Scotland, the Vice President of Ivory Coast, and the First Lady, H.E Rebecca Akufo-Addo.
The Africa Prosperity Champions Awards aims to acknowledge and celebrate the accomplishments of distinguished Africans across various sectors, aligning with the Africa Prosperity Agenda.
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