All is set for the maiden edition of the Africa Outstanding Women Awards (AOWA) in Abidjan tonight, organizers of the event, ASKOF Productions have said.
The event is designed to celebrate women in Africa whose projects and works have impacted lives positivAOWA ely in their various communities.
It is scheduled to take place at the Capitol Hotel, Cocody in Abidjan tonight where a lot of dignitaries and musical performance from ivorian top artiste-:Tibe Lombardo are expected to grace the event.
A woman empowerment seminar as part activities marking this year’s International Women’s Day graced by speakers like Afua Asantewaa Aduonum, Mme Cherif Mariame preceded the awards gala.
Additionally, a free health screening, courtesy Dr Charity Tsumasi Owusu Ankrah.(Chatma Herbal Center) was held ahead of tonight’s big do.
AOWA comes in the wake of honouring over thousands of impactful and Outstanding women from divers designation have been identified and celebrated for the past five years in Ghana at the Ghana Outstanding Women Awards (GOWA).
“The stage is set to celebrate and honour our hard working women and heroins who have impacted their communities on the quiet and publicly, ” said the ASKOF Productions boss.
She added ” A lot of women’s positive works have gone without recognition, this is to encourage them to do more, it will also encourage others to follow suit, and by doing it will shape our various communities.”
It is being supported by Jamila Home, Africa ‘s number one antique furniture company, Air Cote d’Ivoire, Net 36 Vista and Kenpong Academy Football Club.
Red Carpet 6pm
Main Event 7:30pm.