Spotlight Awards Africa honours enterprising youth

• Okaija Afroso addressing people at the album listening

The just-ended second edition of  2022 Spotlight Awards Africa held at the Airport West Hotel on Saturday, July 16, 2022, honoured many enterprising youths who have devoted themselves to impact many lives.

The scheme seeks to celebrate and award the youth who contribute their quota in their various fraternities in the entrepreneurship field and entertainment industry.

The night saw thrilling performances from Swiss bands as patrons and awardees enjoyed contemporary and indigenous Ghanaian music. 

Project Executive of Spotlight Awards Africa, Miss Mimi Owusu-Appiah, in her opening address shared her congratulatory message to all the awardees and honorees to do more to can encourage the youth in the country. 

She added that, although there were many schemes in Ghana awarding great feat,  Spotlight Awards Africa will continue to scout for great people who are not being recognised but are contributing their quota to society and the economy at large.

Honoree on the night, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NELPLAST Eco Ghana Limited Mr. Nelson Boateng, lauded the scheme for their honour and affirmed that his outfit will continue to use waste material to build schools and affordable houses in the years ahead. 

 President and founder of Charger Limited, Dr. Bortey’s representative receiving the honorary recognition on behalf of his President thanked the scheme and tasked them to honour well-befitting industry players in the country.

The enviable category of the night, Outstanding Youth Personality of the Year went to Afia Agyakoma Bonsu , having received the award encouraged the youth to be passionate about whatever business they do which put food on their table.

The Chief of Upper Dixcove in the Ahanta West Municipality in the Western Region, Obrempon Hima Dekyi XIV and the CEO of InvestEye Capital, Nana Osae Addo graced the event as special guests.

In all, 12 categories received their plaques and certificates, and three astute honorees also received their citation and plaques.