Ernest Bediako Sampong
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ernest Chemists, Ernest Bediako Sampong, was crowned the Ultimate man of the year last Saturday night at this year’s edition of the Exclusive Men of the Year (EMY) Africa awards.
Mr. Sarpong won the Ultimate prize at the awards ceremony to recognize him as a total symbol of greatness and an inspiration to the young.
The event, which was the fifth edition, was held at the Kempinski Hotel to honour a number of personalities in society who had distinguished themselves in the development and progress of families, societies and the African continent at large.
This year’s event was held in a virtual form due to the restriction placed on public gatherings.  It was aired on Joy Prime and on all the EMY social media platforms.
It witnessed historic live musical performances from award winning performing artistes such as Akwaboah Jnr., Efya, King Promise and Joe Mettle.
At the ceremony, personalities such as popular radio presenter, Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey Santana; comedian, Clemento Suarez; Zionfelix Adomako of Zionfelix.com; Cecil Sunkwa-Mills of Multi Choice Ghana among others were honoured.
Since 2016, EMY Africa has celebrated the best in men’s achievements across local industry, community, culture and public service. Dozens of men and personalities from all ages and walks of life have been honoured for their abilities, initiatives and contributions to society.
Below is the full list of winners:
Mr. Ernest Bediako Sampong – Ultimate Man of the Year
Woman of the Year Award – Marafatu Abiola Bawuah
Man of the Year Entertainment Award – Clemento Suarez
Man of Courage Award – Charles Narh Teye
Man of the Year Entertainment Africa Award – Ayodeji Richard Makun (AY)
Media Excellence Award – Mr Cecil Sunkwa-Mills
Man of Style Award – Kweku Boateng Akuoku
PAV Ansah Communicator Award – Zionfelix Adomako
Man of the Year Agriculture Award – Mr Charles Gyamfi
Lifetime Achievement Award – Prof. Stephen Adei
Brand of the Year Award – Chocolate Clothing by Kwaku Bediako
Discovery of the Year Award – Founders of Afrochella
Humanitarian Award – Rev. Fr. Andrew Campbell
Special Recognition Award for Tourism Marketing and Promotion – Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey
The EMY Salute
Noguchi Memorial Institute
Ghana Medical Association
Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association
Pte Hammond
Joy Learning
Covid-19 Private Sector Fund
By George Clifford Owusu