The 2018 GUBA awards has come to a close with Stormzy, Michel Dapaah, Kwame Sefa Kayi and more emerging as winners.
The ceremony highlighted the importance of Ghanaians not only in the UK but the world and recorded a star-studded celebrity attendance with personalities such as Nana Aba Anamoah, Berla Mundi and Serwaa Amihere all attending alongside Former President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings as special guest of honor.
Dentaa Amoateng MBE, founder and CEO of GUBA Enterprise said,
“We are delighted to be celebrating talented and exceptional Ghanaians as winners of the 2018 GUBA awards. From Creative entrepreneurs to outstanding leaders, GUBA continues to uncover numerous role models who are breaking down barriers and changing the game for Ghanaians not only in the UK and Ghana, but worldwide”.
The event was hosted by Media mogul, Anita Erskine and Ghanaian based American actor, Boris Kodjoe.
Below is a full list of winners of the 2018 GUBA awards:
GUBA Association of the year – Ghana Doctors and Dentists UK (GDDA-UK)
GUBA Celebrity Humanitarian – Kwami Sefa Kayi
GUBA Efie Ne Fie – Eric Andoh
GUBA Innovation and Technology – Nelpast Ghana Limited
GUBA Leisure and Tourism – The Royal Senchi Hotel and Resort
GUBA Professional of the Year – Charlotte Boaitey
GUBA Rising Diasporan – Bernard Adjei
Black Star Awards winners
Lifetime Achievement Award – Ashley Hammond
Rising Sports Star – Joshua Buatsi
Rising Star Award – Michel Dapaah
Music Excellence Award – Stormzy
Special Achievement Award – Vandyke Appiah Kubi
Television and Film Pioneer Award – Ernest Abbeyquaye
Outstanding Leadership Award – Dr. Cecilia Anim
Outstanding Achievement Award – Attorney General Gloria Akuffo & Former Attorney General, Marietta Brew Oppong
Outstanding Student Achiever Award – Samuel Afari