The Manchester edition of the 19th Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Awards took place recently with fifteen distinguished Africans and Friend of Africa picking up accolades.
It was a historic and successful event - being the first time the prestigious event took place outside London.
The event also witnessed the Investiture of three new Patrons - Otunba & Princess Adenuga, Rev. Esther Abimbola Ajayi and Dr Richard Ejiro Obahor; bringing the total number of Patrons to six.
Abiglobal Foods - Food & Drink
Akwa Cross UK Manchester - Community Development
Hon. Yacoob Ekundayo Alebiosu - Governance
Olutayo Arikawe - Health
Mr Ade Arogundade - Community Cohesion
Bantuway Limited - Food Processing
Dr Erinma Bell MBE, DL - Peace
Mrs Lola Busari - Youth Empowerment
Calyx Drinks Ltd. - Drinks Manufacturing
Pastor Yomi Obadimeji - Faith
Dr John Yahaya Osammor - Food & Health
Gabriel Ozique - Engineering
Roots Restaurant - Hospitality
Khadija Yusra Muhammad Sanusi II - Youth Empowerment
David Smith - Business Networking