The second Ghana UK Based Achievement (GUBA) Awards has been launched in spectacular fashion with several esteemed guests at the Ghana High Commission in London. His Excellency the Ghana High Commissioner opened proceedings and a heartfelt address from the CEO and founder of the awards and TV personality, Dentaa followed.
Kwasi Kyei Darkwah better known as KKD received an early honours for his contribution to the Ghanaian community for over 25 years. The award was presented by the Ghana High Commissioner himself. Guests included GUBA judge Charles Thompson, KKD and Ghana Black Stars Emmanuel Frimpong and Michael Essien, hiplife group 4×4 and others.
The FULL list of nominees was also announced as follows:
A/ RED – BUSINESS & ENTERPRISE
GHANA HIGH COMMISSION AWARD FOR BEST BUSINESS
Armajaro Trading – Cocoa Exporters
Dhillon Farm Veg (UK) LTD
Divine Chocolate
Tullow Oil
BEST MONEY TRANSFER SERVICE
First African Remittances UK
?MoneyGram?
Unity Link Financial Services
Western Union
BEST SHIPPING COMPANY
BestOne Shipping
JJ Travel & Shipping
Jobyco Shipping
Speedlink Travel and Freight
BEST PROFESSIONAL
David Adjaye – Architect
David Dunkley Gyimah – Video Journalist
Elikem Nutifafa Kuenyehia – Managing Partner, Oxford and Beaumont Solicitors
Lady Gifty Tetteh – Barrister
BEST ENTREPRENEUR
Andy Ansah – Sports on Screen
Nana Adu-Sarfo and Arnold Safo-Kantanka – Me FiRi Ghana
Lawrence Lartey – Media Consultant
Lloyd & Adwoa Hagan – Mensah – Jollof Pot Cuisine
B/ GOLD – POPULAR CULTURE
BEST AFRICAN FUSION DESIGNER
Fosuism – Nana Fosu
Gisella Boutique – Giselle and Jan Asante
Ohema Ohene – Abenaa Pokuaa
Yaa Ataa Bags – Josephine Wiafeh
BEST RADIO DJ
DJ Abrantee -Choice FM
Kwaku Owusu Frimpong – Rainbow Radio
PM, The Prhyme Minister – Rainbow Radio
Teddy Abrokwa – VOAR
Van Dyke – Hot Digital Online
BEST CLUB DJ
DJ Bibi
DJ Billie
French kiss
Neptizzle
BEST NEW MUSIC ACT
Akua Busia
Emmanuella Bafoah
Fleur
Hepz Tagoe
J Auburn
Juliyaa
Jesse Appiah
Kobi Onyame
Michael Agyei
Obenewa
Stephanie Danquah
William Tackie
BEST PHOTOGRAPHER
Abi Yeni Rotimi – Photo’s by Abi
Ernest Simons – Ernest Simons Photography
Jefferey Osei Tutu (JOT Photography)
Peter Hogan
BEST PRINTJOURNALIST
Afua Hirsch – Guardian Newspaper
Eva Simpson – Times Newspaper
Ibrahim Saanie Daara – BBC World Service
Joanna Abeyie – Cosmopolitan
BEST AFRICAN SPORTS PERSONALITY
Asamoah Gyan – Ghana Black Stars and Al – Ahin on loan from Sunderland FC
Didier Drogba – The Ivory Coast Elephants and Chelsea FC
Mo Farah – Long Distance Runner, Team GB
Peter Odemwingie, Nigeria Super Eagles and West Bromwich Albion
Phillips Idowu – Athletics Triple Jumper, Team GB
Rachel Yankey – Arsenal and England National Team
Yaya Toure – Football Midfielder, the Ivory Coast Elephants and Manchester City FC
C/ GREEN: COMMUNITY
BEST GHANAIAN EVENT
Anansekrom – Noble Friends
All White BBQ – Ghanaian Diva’s
Ghana Party in the Park – Akwaaba Promotions
African Gospel Music Awards (AGMA)
Ghana’s Official 54th Independence Celebration Dance – Alordia Promotions, Abrantee Promotions, West Coast Promotions
Miss Ghana UK – Akwaaba Promotions
BEST CHARITY ORGANISATION
Barbara Kwarteng Lupus Trust
Ghana Education Project – Education and infrastructure development, Upper East, Ghana
Platform 2 – Global development volunteer scheme
Right to Dream – Sports, education and leadership academy
Trinity Baptist Hope Centre – Orphanage, Elmina, Ghana
BEST GHANAIAN ASSOCIATION
Cambridge University Ghanaian Society
Ghana Nurses Association
Ghanaian Community in Bradford
Ghanaian Londoners
Star 100: The Professional Ghanaian Network
RISING STARS AWARD
Emmanuel Frimpong – Arsenal FC
Fidel Frimpong – CEO, Down for Christ Clothing
Julius Amedume – Director, writer, producer
Nana Afua Antwi – Model
D/ BLACK: RECOGNITION AWARDS
BEST STUDENT ACHIEVER
Vida Yiadom-Boakye
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Mensa and Wanlov – Coz ov Moni – 1st Pigeon Musical
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Kwami Sefa Kayi – Peace FM’s Kokrokoo Morning Show, the leading morning show in Ghana spanning 11 years
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Mr Samuel Awuni – Cocoa Farmer, youngest ever recipient of the Ghanaian National Famers Award
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Lord Paul Boateng
