The Exclusive Men of the Year Africa Awards took place at the Kempinski Hotel, Gold Coast City, Accra on Saturday, June 24, 2017.
A host of gentlemen extraordinaire made it to the award ceremony which was to honour astute and distinguished gentlemen of the year.
Themed ‘The Role of Responsible Men in Shaping Society and Building a Flourishing Economy’, the Exclusive Men of the Year Award (EMYAwards2017) honoured in governance, health, sports, entertainment and many more.
It was not all speech and awards as Irene Logan, Osibisa, Efya and Freddy Meiway rocked the audience with some good and fantastic music.
EMYAfricaAwards 2017 saw some A-listers on the guest list with Nathan Kwabena Adisi aka Borla Ray, Ghanaian football legend, The Maestro Abedi Pele, Dr. Kwabena Duffuor, John Dumelo and ofcourse Counsellor George Lutterodt among others all in attendace.
Here are the winners on the night as distinguished gentlemen were honoured.
Man of the Year – Dr. Kwabena Duffuor
Sports Legend Award – Abedi Pele
Lifetime Achievement Award – Sir Sam Jonah
Statesman Leadership Award – His Excellency John Agyekum Kuffuor
Fashion Designer of the Year – Abrantie The Gentleman
Man of the Year Governance Award - Hon. Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu and Hon. Alban Bagbin
Man of the Year Health Award – Ernest Bediako Sampoong
Man of the Year Technology Award – Bright Simons
Man of the Year Humanitarian Award – Prof. Osei Darkwah
Man of the Year Entertainment Award – Joe Mettle
Man of the Year Mentorship Award – Rev. Albert Ocran
Man of the Year Sports – Yaw Sakyi Afari
Discovery of the Year – Isaac Chuku Udeh
Africa Entertainment Legends Award – Osibisa
Man of the Year Communication – Seth Kwame Boateng
Entertainment Legend Award – Freddy Meiway
African Young Achiever Award – Mr. Adebola William
Man of the Year Africa Award – Mr. Tony Elumelu
Man of the Year Style Award – Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD)
Man of Courage Award – Dr. Henry Seidu
Men’s Group of the Year Award – Full Gospel Business Fellowship International Ghana
Media Excellence Award – Fadda Dickson