President Nana Akufo-Addo
As heads of state, dignitaries, government officials and influencers around the world prepare to arrive in New York for this year’s United Nations General Assembly, GUBA Enterprise is proud to announce that five African presidents will be attending the maiden edition of the GUBA Awards USA.
The award is scheduled to take place at The Pierre, A Taj Hotel in New York City on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 6:00pm.
The GUBA is a prestigious awards programme that seeks to reward, celebrate excellence and innovation of African individuals and organisations in the diaspora and Africa.
Keeping in line with this level of prestige, five African presidents would attend the GUBA Awards, including Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana; Andry Rajoelina, President of Madagascar; Alpha Condé, President of Guinea, and Roch Marc Christian Kaboré, President of Burkina Faso.
In attendance would also be the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Jean-Claude Kassi Brou.
As a collective, these African leaders actively show diligent efforts in embracing growth for the continent, as well as encouraging all to take part with their contributions to Africa and the diaspora through their respective lines of work.
The evening would give guests and other honoured guests, including Karen Boyin-Towns (Vice Chair NAACP Board of Directors) and Hollywood actor Danny Glover the opportunity to engage and socialise with these heads of state all while celebrating the amazing accomplishments to come out of Africa.
The African diaspora in the Americas continues to influence arts and culture, business, sport, technology and entertainment.
GUBA recognises and celebrates the efforts of these game-changers as a way to encourage the promotion of growth and innovation in Africa to the rest of the world.
There would also be a presentation for Black Star awardees on the evening ? Patrick Awuah for his exemplary work in education, Rosa Whitaker for her excellence in Africa advancement, Richelieu Dennis for editorial achievements and many more.
GUBA Awards USA is powered by GUBA Enterprise and proudly title-sponsored by Samara Company Limited.
It is co-sponsored by the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, Kosmos Energy Limited, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre and Turkish Airlines.