Press Release
The Voice Achievers award 2016 honours distinguished Africans & friends of Africa
Carting home the highest honour of the night is Her Excellency, Rev. Dr. Naa (Princess) Asie Ocansey who bagged the African Humanitarian Award for 2016 for her various contributions towards Africa’s unity, peace and development. She was accompanied to the occasion by her close friend and associate, Her Excellency, Princess Dr. Mohiba Khali Shawky Ibrahim of the African Arab league based in Dubai, United Arab Emirate.
Princess Ocansey was also the Award guest speaker where she touched on the essence of African unity; and she passionately called on all Africans to work together to unity Africa as one unit which former Ghana President, Late Kwame Nkrumah fought for all his life. “We cannot make meaningful gains as Africans without unity, no one else will do it for us, civilization started from Africa and spread to the rest of the world and yet we are being told how to organize ourselves, we must do something about it”, she declares
The other personality’s recognized at this year’s award included Mr Ben Zwinkels who received the African Business Personality Award and Prof. Ozumba Benjamin Chukwuma awarded the African Leadership Award while Councillor Collins Nweke received the African Political Figure Award. Others include His Royal Majesty, Obi Emmanuel Onyike Efeizomor 11 (JP) OON, The Obi of Owa Kingdom received the African Traditional Icon Award.
Pastor Elvis Iruh, the publisher of the Voice and founder of the Voice Achievers Award said the two-day event was well packaged to meet the yearnings of the public. There was an empowerment/training day to expose African businesses and services to the European business community. While the second day witnessed a world class gala/award dinner, African culture, music and dance. All of these year’s event was sponsored by Vlisco Hollandis Company in Helmond, The Netherlands
Other winners at the Voice Achievers Award 2016
His Excellency, Ambassador J.P. Karabaranga of Republic of Rwanda – African Ambassador Award
His Excellency, S.E. Carmelo NVOCO-NCÁ of Equatorial Guinea – Outstanding African Ambassador Award
Honourable Kenneth Gbandi – Diaspora Man of the Year
Africa Night Productions – African Entertainment Award
Mrs. Audrey Chicot – African Business Excellence Award
Eliane Becks Nininahazwe – African Inspirational Award
Géke Lagerburg-Schutte of 4Gambia Foundation – African Foundation Award
Mr Vincent Uchenna Anyanwu – African Diaspora Business Award
Sophie Schouwenaar – African Image Maker Award
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje – African Acting Award
Jan Pulland – African Diaspora Community Award
African Young Professional Network (AYP) – African Special Recognition Award
Muriel Blijd – African Gospel Music Award
Tania Christina Monteiro – African Top Model Award
Lucky Osamudiamen Aghedo – African Business Support Award
Azubike Osabeyi, aka DON ZUBI – African Music Promoter Award
Cecilia Eben Bleeker – Diaspora Woman of the Year
Chief Ransome Ifeanyichukwu Ezeike – The Voice Appreciation Award
Rev. Darlington Jacobs – African Writer Award
Hon. Michael Diden – African Future Award
Mr Kayode Obembe – Africa Property Distinction Award
Dauvia Nijenhuis – African Fashion Designer Award
Beatrace Angut Oola – African Fashion Promoter Award
Dr Andrews Omovototu Elueni (KSC) – African Entrepreneurship Award
Hon Sir Ezehi MD. Igbas KSJI – African Community Service Award
Apostle Maigida Ameh – Spiritual Leadership Award
Apostle Godspower Udjor – African Motivational Award
Barrister Vincent Osas Uwadiae – African Public Service Award
Major Gen. Frank Osokogu (Rtd) – African Distinguished Career Award
Mr Tony Abolo – African Media Award
For more information with regard to the award, kindly send a message to the press department via our e-mail at info@thevoicenewsmagazine.com and better still visit our website at www.thevoiceachieversaward.com
Courtesy: The Voice Magazine Management.
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