The Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane in London was the place to be as the Grow, Unite, Build Africa (GUBA) Awards returned to the UK for a glittering celebration of Africa and the African diaspora. Under the theme of ‘Honouring Beacons of Excellence and Inspiration,’ this remarkable event paid tribute to outstanding individuals who have left an indelible mark on the global African diaspora.

The GUBA Awards, now in their 14th year, continued their tradition of recognizing the achievements and contributions of the African diaspora. Founded in 2009 by Lady Dentaa Amoateng, MBE, the awards have evolved into a prominent platform celebrating excellence and inspiration.

The hosting duties for this year’s ceremony were skillfully handled by TV presenter Paul Brunson, renowned for his role on Channel 4, and Anita Erskine, a prominent Ghanaian media personality, entrepreneur, and advocate.

Reflecting on the growth and global reach of the GUBA Awards, Lady Dentaa expressed her pride, saying, “Over the past thirteen years, the GUBA Awards has grown immensely, expanding across three continents. It is extraordinary to be back in London and to celebrate these incredible winners who are truly inspirational individuals and role models – everything that the GUBA Awards celebrate.”

The 2023 GUBA Awards was an evening of inspiration, recognition, and celebration, showcasing the extraordinary achievements of individuals who have contributed to the growth and empowerment in the African Diaspora.

Additional Information on some winners of the night:

– The GUBA Exemplary Woman in Leadership Award was presented to The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, recognizing her significant contributions.

– June Sarpong OBE received the GUBA Excellence in the Media Award for her achievements and impact as a television presenter and entrepreneur.

– Lanny Smith was honored with the GUBA Innovator of the Year Award for his innovative venture, Actively Black, following a remarkable personal journey.

– DJ Abrantee received the GUBA Trailblazer Award for his pioneering work in the Afrobeats genre and his inspiring recovery from adversity.

– Liz Agbor-Tabi was honored with the GUBA Global Leadership Award of the Year for her passion in social impact, global health, and international development.

For more information and details about the award recipients, please visit our website at www.gubaawards.com .

About GUBA:

GUBA Enterprise is a social enterprise organization dedicated to advancing diaspora Africans and Africans on the continent through various socio-economic programs and initiatives. With about eight different brand initiatives, the enterprise’s key focus is the GUBA Awards.

GUBA Foundation:

GUBA Foundation has impacted over 8,000 individuals across the UK, Ghana, and the USA. We have been on a mission dedicated to socio-economic development through various initiatives. We work with local partners and donors to fund our programs for the rural communities with the greatest needs and most vulnerable populations.

Additionally, GUBA Foundation has been addressing infant mortality, providing educational materials to underprivileged schools, donating medical equipment, and supporting healthcare outreach programs, raising awareness, destigmatizing autism, and offering resources for support and intervention to the communities.