The shortlist of Finalists for the London edition of the 19th Annual Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Awards taking place on Sunday December 3, has been released.
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.
GAB Awards Plaques
From almost 150 entries received, the list was whittled down to 25 Finalists from among whom Award Recipients will be announced on the night. The Recipients will receive a GAB Award for Excellence.
There will also be the Conferment of GAB Special Recognition Awards on three distinguished Diaspora Africans: Rev. Esther Abimbola Ajayi - Philanthropy; Hon. Alderman Erelu Lola Ayonrinde - Community Development; and Pastor Alfred Oladipo Jegede - Faith.
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.
The prestigious GAB Awards London takes place on Sunday December 3 2017 at the Hilton London Canary Wharf, ahead of the Manchester edition in January 2018. It is a ticketed event with ticket sales information at: www.gabawards.com/tickets
GAB Award for Excellence
Titilola Aboyade-Cole - Media
Pastor Michael Olufemi Adekoya - Housing Advocacy
Princess Hannah Adedoyin Afolabi - Law
Ms Naeema Ahmed - Energy
Lady Oluyemi Akinola - Media
Michelle O Akintoye - Youth Empowerment
Hon. Yacoob Ekundayo Alebiosu - Governance
Bendel Schools Reunion - Entertainment
Teju Chosen - The Arts
Jamil Eniola - Community Development
Tunde Lalude - Health
Tommy Kallon - Faith
Mohammed Aslam Khan Lodhi - Elderly Care
Isaiah S McAye - Media
Marcia McLaughlin - Community Development
Tinu Odunuga - Community Development
Lydia Tett Olett - Community Development
Bukola Olofinjana - Community Development
Oloye E Oloye - Entertainment
Blessing Olubanjo - Gospel Music
Praisetek Peter Oyebobola - Gospel Music
Alhaji Tajudeen Salami - Faith
Abass Abayomi Tijani (DJ Abass) - Entertainment
GAB Special Recognition Award
Rev. Esther Abimbola Ajayi - Philanthropy
Hon. Alderman Erelu Lola Ayonrinde - Community Development
Pastor Alfred Oladipo Jegede - Faith