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GAB Awards 2023 - Call for Nominations extended to Nov 22
The call for nominations for the 25th Annual GAB Awards has been extended to Wednesday 22 November. You can nominate yourself or be nominated by someone else for a honour at the 25th Annual GAB Awards Read more
GAB Awards 2023 - Call for Nominations
You can nominate yourself or be nominated by someone else for a honour at the 25th Annual GAB Awards Read more
GAB Awards 2022 Finalist - Victoria Awele Griffith
She was awarded the Freedom for Women’s Advocate Award in 2017 and was selected within the top 100 women in 2018 to receive the Star Award and Megan Award for her contribution to Humanity. She was also awarded the BE MOGUL WINNER 2018/2019 for Read more
GAB Awards 2022 Finalist - Anu ADEBOGUN
She is a Nigerian-British author, youth specialist and doctoral researcher at the University of Oxford. Recognised by the Universal Peace Federation UK for her work, she has campaigned and partnered with leading UK national organisations to deliver Read more
GAB Awards 2022 Finalist - Bayo Igoh
With over 30-years’ experience, he has worked with black-led organisations by providing developmental support to help small individuals, business and organisations grow stronger and more sustainable, by influencing policy and practice, by way of care Read more
GAB Awards 2022 Finalist - Councillor Thelma Odoi
She has taught in countries all over the world including Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Ghana, South Africa, Rwanda, Romania, Hong Kong, Beijing and Myanmar. During her teaching career, she has held leadership positions and gained two further degrees Read more
GAB Awards 2022 Finalist - Engr. Adebayo ABIOLA
He is a Graduate of Computer Science from the University of Lagos, Nigeria. He is a Microsoft Certified Solution Expert (MCSE 2012), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Business Warehouse Consultant (SAP Net Weaver 4). He has worked Read more
GAB Awards 2022 Finalist - Lancine Sacko
He has worked very hard to mobilise the Guinean community in the UK. Read more
GAB Awards 2022 Finalist - Pastor Gbolahan Bright MBE
He is not only a Pastor but also a seasoned lecturer with over 40 years’ experience in education. In January 2015, he was awarded an MBE by Her Majesty the Queen for his services to education in the UK. He was recognised for the phenomenal work he h Read more
GAB Awards 2022 Finalist - Omega Live TV
Having gained experience in the Film/Video productions, Printing and Promo items sector, Joe saw an opportunity to propagate the pan-African drive for unity, self-determination, freedom, progress and collective prosperity pursued under Pan-Africanism Read more
GAB Awards 2022 Finalist - Dr Festus Ogunmola (aka Olatunde)
Amongst his major achievements at Barclays Bank, is the review and reconciliation of IT systems and accounting records that led to the recovery of £14.6m. In recognition of this recovery, he was sponsored for an MBA in Finance at the University of Read more
GAB Awards 2022 Finalist - Zuriel Oduwole
She brings a simple but insightful youthful voice to major development events and causes, around the world. She met Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi in March 2018, and fifteen months later in July 2019, the country outlawed girl marriage. Read more
GAB Awards 2022 Finalist - Vox Africa
It has a mission to change the way the world sees Africa through an innovative Afro-centric approach, whilst delivering quality information and entertainment to a global audience. Read more
GAB Awards 2022 Finalist - Leo Olami Shogunle
Leo Olami Shogunle is a lawyer with James Solicitors based in Southeast London UK. He has been a lawyer for the past 15 years and specialises in Immigration, real estate, bankruptcy, Probate, and commercial transactions. Read more
GAB Awards 2022 Finalist - Dr Lady Waynett PETERS
Lady Waynett is a prominent positive lifestyle coach, a confidence mentor, an empowerment speaker, and a recognised Humanitarian Ambassador. Read more
GAB Awards 2022 Finalist - Chinyama OKUNUGA
She mentors many young NHS graduates but also colleagues mainly from BAME backgrounds. She is a strong advocate for Racial and Gender equality, and is a true example of breaking racial barriers in her profession. Read more
GAB Awards shortlist released
A number of deserving Africans and Friends of Africa have made the shortlist as Finalists at the 24th Annual Gathering of Africa’s Best (GAB) Awards taking place on Saturday 17 December 2022 in London. Read more
GAB Awards 2022 - Call for Nominations
You can nominate yourself or be nominated by someone else for a honour at the 24th Annual GAB Awards Read more
Meet the 22nd Annual GAB Awards (Virtual) 2020 Finalists
The shortlist of Finalists for the 22nd Annual (GAB) Awards (Virtual) has been unveiled. Award Recipients will be announced this evening during the Virtual event hosted on Zoom and broadcast simultaneously on Facebook and YouTube Read more
GAB Awards 2020 (Virtual) - Call for Nominations
You can nominate yourself or be nominated by someone else for a honour at the 22nd Annual GAB Awards which takes place as a Virtual event on: Tuesday December 22 2020 (6pm - 9pm GMT) Read more
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