PHOTOS: Launch of GUBA2015 in Accra
For the past five years, The Ghana-UK Based Achievement (GUBA) Awards has awarded several individuals who have excelled within the British Ghanaian community whilst also seeking to promote greater cultural diversity in the UK. The awards have been presented to musicians, actors, social entrepreneurs and more during its inception in October 2010.
The GUBA Awards 2015 was launched this week at the British High Commissioners residence in Accra and the event hosted several celebrities and personalities.
An unexpected rainfall moved the launch from the lawn to the porch which brought people closer for more interaction and closer engagement.
Dentaa engaging with invited guests.
The MC for the event was held handsomely by Kwame Sefa Kayi who really looked like he was having some political ambitions up his sleeves. Just check out his grin and handshake moves. *wink wink*.
HE Jon Benjamin, British High Commissioner to Ghana addressed the guests and shared insights of the great work being done by the GUBA team. A new project by the GUBA FOUNDATION was also mentioned by the Commissioner.
Great to host @GUBAAwardsUK tonight and introduce the @GUBAFOUNDATION Jamestown project for this year. #GUBA2015 pic.twitter.com/tKmwoffL35
— Jon Benjamin (@JonBenjamin19) May 14, 2015The project involves helping the JamesTown suburb in Accra to reduce its cholera statistics as well as aid the community in more educational & health projects.
The sponsors of the event had the opportunity to talk about why they chose to sponsor the awards as well as advertise their products. Thumbs up to Ulti-Malt! That was great marketing though unexpected!
Unibank, MD sponsor address
Music interlude by Akwaboah.
George Ameyaw, Head of GUBA PR, finally announced the nominees for the GUBA 2015 awards which included Rev. Joyce Aryee, Bola Ray and a host of other Ghanaians.
At the 2015 Guba Awards Launch
My brother @robairkafui has been nominated for the 2015 @gubaawardsuk… https://t.co/lxFVjLs4Ht
— Debra-Jane Nelson (@ThinkMahogany) May 15, 2015
Founder of GUBA, Dentaa stressed on the importance of recognising the hard work of Ghanaians abroad and providing support for their work. Her vivacity and strength resonated across the porch as she reminded the guests of the vision of GUBA.
#GUBA2015 demonstrates that there are successful Ghanaians who have shown excellence in their line of duty. pic.twitter.com/lxHTyLetEy
— GUBA (@GUBAAwardsUK) May 14, 2015Congratulations to all nominees and to the awards team for organising the successful launch. The 5th Edition of the Awards will be held in London with performances to include Becca.
