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).
Organised by the longest-surviving media organisation targeting Diaspora Africans - Trumpet Media Group, it is the first time the event is being taken outside London.
Double Tree by Hilton Manchester Piccadilly 2
Founder of the GAB Awards - 'Femi Okutubo stated that: 'We have taken yet another bold step, by establishing the Manchester edition of the GAB Awards. We have always wanted to expand the GAB Awards mantra beyond London and the United Kingdom - and GAB Awards Manchester is the first step in this direction. We believe the event will be yet another opportunity to celebrate the best of Africa and Africans, especially among sons, daughters and friends of Africa in North West England and its environs.'
The Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Awards was established by The Trumpet Newspaper in 1999.
The Trumpet Newspaper, concerned with the negative stories about Africa and Africans which was not a true reflection of the community and the continent; had earlier started in 1995 as a way of promoting the positive image of Africa and Africans.
18th GAB Awards 2016
The GAB Awards goes steps beyond the objectives of The Trumpet Newspaper, by rewarding excellence among those who are promoting the positive image of Africa and Africans. It is open to Africans and Friends of Africa.
Okutubo added that 'We pride ourselves in not just concentrating on celebrities and A-list award recipients. Many of our recipients are unsung achievers. Many GAB Award recipients have gone on to launch themselves further and attained greater heights.'
The GAB Awards is the most prestigious and highly-coveted Awards event within the Diaspora African community in the United Kingdom.
Further information available at www.gabawards.com