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7 bag laurels at 27th Gathering of Africa’s Best (GAB) Awards in London
Seven individuals and organisations whose endeavours promote the positive image of Africa and Africans around the world, were honoured at the 27th Annual Gathering of Africa’s Best (GAB) Awards held in London. Five bagged GAB Awards of Excellence
2 Dec 2025
14:19
18 Africans honoured at GAB Awards London
Eighteen distinguished sons and daughters of Africa, who have excelled in their various spheres of influence, were honoured at the 25th Annual Gathering of Africa’s Best (GAB) Awards held in London.
19 Dec 2023
00:00
2023 GAB Awards Finalists unveiled
The first batch of Finalists for the 25th Annual Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Awards holding in London on Sunday 17 December 2023, has been unveiled. Following a judging process which examined about 200 nominations received, a whittled-down list
1 Dec 2023
11:52
25th GAB Awards in London on 17 December 2023
The 25th Annual Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Awards holds on Sunday 17 December 2023 at the Hilton London Kensington. Nominations for the event are open to the public and close on Friday 10 November 2023. Individuals and Organisations are allowed
24 Oct 2023
23:11
GAB Awards Compere - Lily Naadu Mensah
The 2022 edition of the Gathering of Africa’s Best Awards taking place on Saturday 17 December will have Author and Event Host – Lily Naadu Mensah as Compere.
15 Dec 2022
23:17
Dr Titus Odedun speaks about his GAB Award
Nana Ofori-Atta Oguntola interviews former Surgery tutor and examiner - Dr Titus Odedun on his recent Award from the Gathering of Africa's Best. Titus Odedun bagged a Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Award for outstanding contributions to the
19 Feb 2020
17:23
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Manchester hosts GAB Awards again
Manchester played host for the second time - to the Annual Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Awards recently.
14 Dec 2019
00:00
21st GAB Awards in Manchester and London
There is a growing interest in the 21st Annual Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Awards which celebrates excellence among Africans and Friends of Africa. This year's events will take place in two regions of England - London and North West.
24 Oct 2019
21:47
Faces of the 2018 GAB Awards London Finalists
About 45 individuals and organisations from various spheres of life, who have been contributing to the positive image of Africa and Africans have made the GAB Awards 2018 Finalists list.
29 Nov 2018
19:42
GAB Patrons extol Africans' feats
Patrons of the Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Awards have joined in celebrating excellence within the African community. GAB Awards Patrons: Prem Goyal, Helen Grant MP and Dapo Williams, in separate Goodwill Messages, all extolled the African
29 Nov 2018
14:39
Theresa May congratulates GAB Awards
British Prime Minister - Theresa May MP, has congratulated organisers of the Annual Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Awards. In her Goodwill Message, the Prime Minister stated that: "I would like to congratulate Trumpet Media on its Annual Gathering
29 Nov 2018
09:06
Earn money as an affiliate of the GAB Awards
There is a rare opportunity to become an Affiliate / Agent (and earn money) for the 20th Annual Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Awards - London.
16 Nov 2018
19:33
GAB Awards celebrates 20th edition on Dec 16
The prestigious Annual Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Awards celebrates its 20th edition on Sunday December 16 2018 at the Hilton Hotel London Canary Wharf.
19 Oct 2018
00:00
GAB Awards gets new Patrons
A highlight of the Manchester edition of the 19th Annual Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Awards holding on Saturday 27 January 2018, will be the Investiture of three new Patrons.
26 Jan 2018
02:46
GAB Awards Manchester on Jan 27
The Manchester edition of the 19th Annual Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Awards holds on Saturday January 27 at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel (Manchester - Piccadilly).
10 Jan 2018
00:00
Venue Change - GAB Awards Manchester
An error on the part of Hilton Hotel has resulted in a double booking of the room scheduled for the 19th GAB Awards Manchester. We have therefore been forced to accept the alternative upscale venue offered by the Hotel.
5 Jan 2018
17:21
19th GAB Awards London Supported Charity - Juliana Asthma Cause
The 19th Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Awards London is supporting UK registered Charity - Juliana Asthma Cause.
2 Dec 2017
20:02
Prime Minister Theresa May congratulates GAB Awards
British Prime Minister - Theresa May MP, has sent a message of congratulations to organisers of the Annual Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Awards. She said: "I would like to congratulate Trumpet Media on its 18th Annual Gathering of Africa's Best
26 Nov 2016
12:29
Murder of gay South African imam Muhsin Hendricks reignites queer Muslim debate
Dubbed the “world’s first openly gay Imam”, South African religious leader Muhsin Hendricks was gunned down on 15 February 2025 in an attack that many believe was targeted. Tributes have poured in across the world, but so have online comments that
Taiwo Akpabio and Kehinde Bogunjoko celebrate 60 years
Twin sisters - Arch. (Mrs) Taiwo Mojisola Akpabio and Dr (Mrs) Kehinde Gbemisola Bogunjoko celebrated their 60th Birthday Anniversary in Miami, Florida recently.
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Unlocking the Weight Loss equation - “Calories In vs. Calories Out”
The core idea is Energy Balance: consuming fewer calories than you burn leads to weight loss. This simple equation - balancing the energy you consume with the energy you burn - is the crux of sustainable weight management.
Trumpet is 30 Years fresh!
We are happy to announce formally - that Trumpet Newspaper is 30 years fresh! This milestone reminds us that Trumpet is the longest-surviving and far-reaching media organisation targeting UK's Diaspora African community.
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Attacks on people with albinism in Tanzania: African court holds government responsible – why it matters
People with albinism face widespread discrimination in many sub-Saharan African countries. In Tanzania, this minority has been subjected to extreme forms of violence. The government’s failure to protect their rights prompted the filing of a case
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African Union’s new chair has a long list of tough tasks – what it will take to get them done
Following seven rounds of balloting, 60-year-old diplomat Mahmoud Ali Youssouf was elected the sixth chair of the African Union Commission in February 2025. Politics professor Ulf Engel, who is the editor of the Yearbook on the African Union,
Family of dad shot dead appeals for witnesses
The family of an innocent man who was fatally shot outside a birthday party have appealed for the public’s help to get justice. Hanif Redwood, a 32-year-old father of two, was attacked in Linton Road, Barking in the early hours of Sunday, 13 October.
Murder of gay South African imam Muhsin Hendricks reignites queer Muslim debate
Dubbed the “world’s first openly gay Imam”, South African religious leader Muhsin Hendricks was gunned down on 15 February 2025 in an attack that many believe was targeted. Tributes have poured in across the world, but so have online comments that
Taiwo Akpabio and Kehinde Bogunjoko celebrate 60 years
Twin sisters - Arch. (Mrs) Taiwo Mojisola Akpabio and Dr (Mrs) Kehinde Gbemisola Bogunjoko celebrated their 60th Birthday Anniversary in Miami, Florida recently.
Young middle-class Nigerians are desperate to leave the country: insights into why
Since the 1980s, migration has been a part of the Nigerian middle-class psyche, catalysed by the usual suspects: high unemployment, security concerns, infrastructure gaps, and poor governance. Migrants tends to be middle-class since one needs
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How the Mandela myth helped win the battle for democracy in South Africa
To begin with, Winnie and Nelson mythologised themselves. Both intuitively understood that their greatest talent lay in public performance. Not just any public performance, but the sort that is exemplary, that embodies a collective spirit, a set of
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Chief Femi Fani-Kayode (FFK) in a Zoom rage, calls Journalist 'Femi Okutubo stupid!
Nigerian politician and lawyer - Chief Femi Fani-Kayode stormed out of a Zoom Conversation organised by BEN Television London after calling Publisher of Trumpet Media Group - 'Femi Okutubo, stupid!
Dr Titus Odedun speaks about his GAB Award
Nana Ofori-Atta Oguntola interviews former Surgery tutor and examiner - Dr Titus Odedun on his recent Award from the Gathering of Africa's Best. Titus Odedun bagged a Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Award for outstanding contributions to the
Why Nigeria must celebrate - Dr Dalhatu Sarki Tafida, Nigeria High Commissioner to the UK
Nigeria High Commissioner to the Court of St. James' - Dr. Dalhatu Sarki Tafida OFR, CFR speaks to Trumpet TV about the giant strides being taken at the Mission, efforts to combat corruption at the Mission, why Nigeria must celebrate, and more.
You can't compare Nigeria with the UK - Dr Dalhatu Sarki Tafida
Nigeria High Commissioner to the Court of St. James' - Dr. Dalhatu Sarki Tafida OFR, CFR tells Trumpet TV that you can not compare Nigeria with the United Kingdom.
