The shortlist of Finalists for the 21st Annual Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Awards holding in Manchester and London has been unveiled.
A cross section of individuals and organisations from various spheres of life, who have been contributing to the positive image of Africa and Africans made the list, and will receive a GAB Award for Excellence.
Award Recipients will be announced and honoured in Manchester on Saturday November 30 2019; and in London on Sunday December 15 2019 at prestigious ceremonies holding at the Double Tree By Hilton Hotel Manchester Piccadilly and Hilton London Canary Wharf Hotel, respectively.
Abike Dabiri-Erewa
Abike Dabiri-Erewa
GAB Special Recognition Awards are also to be presented to veteran Actress and Humanitarian - Ms. Clarion Chukwura; Chairman & CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) - Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa; and Billionaire Entrepreneur - Prince Ned Nwoko.
Clarion Chukwura
Clarion Chukwura
The GAB Awards was established in 1999 by Trumpet Media Group as a way of rewarding excellence among Africans and Friends of Africa around the world who are enhancing the image of the continent.
Ned Nwoko
Ned Nwoko
The Finalists are:
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Manchester
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Afro Caribbean and Friends Community Association - Community Development
Mrs Tola Animashaun - Charity
Ms Nike Badmus - Entertainment
Caribbean & African Health Network (CAHN) - Health
CARISMA - Community Development
Creative Design & Manufacture UK (CDM UK) - Social Entrepreneurship
Sidiki Dembele - Entertainment
Euro China Consultants - The Arts
Lingua Franca World Community CIC - The Arts
Manchester Sudanese Tree Development Community - Community Development
Maravi Heritage Foundation - Environment
Middleton Popstars Academy - Community Cohesion
Pacesetters Business Expo - Community Cohesion
Passion for African Fashion (PAFASH) - Fashion
Mr Lancine Sacko - Community Development
Justina Ifeyinwa Udemezue - Health
Wonderfully Made Woman - Gender Empowerment
London
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Dr. Adonis Abboud - Business
Mr Joseph K Adebola - Law
Counsellor Funmi Ademilua - Youth Advocacy
Mrs Amanda Adeola - Law
Ms Hellen Atim - Women Empowerment
Baroness J Media - Media
Anthony Everest - Entertainment
Koiki Media - Media
Làbáké Làbáké - The Arts
Prof. C B Lynch - Health
Mrs. Ethel Macharrison - Community Development
Marsand Bespoke Furniture - Furniture Design
Mr. Gbola Oba - Social Entrepreneurship
Mr Titus Wole Odedun - Health
Mr. Don Pedro Okojie - Media
Mr Akinola Olateru - Aviation
Mr Olaniyi Omotoso - Citizen Orientation
Mr Yemi Soile - Youth Development
Alhaji Mainasara Umar - Law
YANGA TV - Media
Special Recognition (London)
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Ms. Clarion Chukwura - The Arts
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa - Diaspora Relations
Prince Ned Nwoko - Entrepreneurship