8th EMY Africa Awards: Asamoah Gyan, Kudus, and Black Sherif among others receive top honors

By Michael Mensah Martey
Asamoah Gyan, Kudus, and Black Sherif among others receive top honors

The 8th edition of the Exclusive Men of the Year (EMY) Africa Awards came off on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the Grand Arena, Accra International Conference Centre (AICC).

Among the winners were Ghanaian international footballer Mohammed Kudus, who won the Discovery of the Year award, and former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan, who received the Continental Icon Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to football on the continent and his philanthropic work.

Reigning VGMA Artiste of the Year, Black Sherif, and actor Bill Asamoah won the Actor of the Year award, with Alex Apau Dadey and Beatrice A. Agyemang winning the overall Man and Woman of the Year awards, respectively.

The EMY Africa Awards, organized by Exclusive Men’s Club International, honors individuals in business, entertainment, and sports who have made significant contributions to society, promoting the development of men and boys in Africa.

Check the full list of winners below:

Continental Icon Award – Asamoah Gyan

Young Achiever (Male) – Mr. Eazi

Special Recognition – Thebe Ikalafeng

Special Recognition Award – Dele Momodu

Magnate Award – Dr. JAMES ORLEANS LINSAY

Man of the Year – Mr Alex Apau Dadey

Man of the Year (Music Award) – Black Sherif

Man of the Year (Technology) – Olugbenga Agboola

Humanitarian Award – Kavuma Dauda (Uganda)

The Guardian Award – Fred Swaniker

PAV Ansah Communicator Award – Erastus Asare Donkor

Lifetime Achievement Award – Prof. Ablade Glover

Man of Courage Award – Cobhams Asuquo

Designer of the Year – Jay Ray Ghartey

Young Achiever (Female) Award – Berla Mundi

Creative and Support Arts Awards – Ibrahim Mahama

Actor of the Year – Bill Asamoah

Media Excellence Award – Tajudeen Adepetu

Man of the Year (Sports) – Mohammed Kudus

Discovery of the Year Award – Mohammed Kudus

Woman of the Year Award – Beatrice A. Agyemang

Group of the Year – Lions Clubs International

Green Corporate Star Award – The Good Roll Africa

Man of Style Award – Nana Sarfo

Youth Change Maker Award – Hamza Haki El Kharroubi

Brand of the Year – Zeepay

Settler Award – Rayan Sharara

Source: Ghana/MaxTV/MaxFM/max.com.gh/Belinda Quansah

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