During the awards ceremony held at the National Theatre on November 2, 2023, Akuapem Poloo was named the 2023 Creative Art Personality of the Year.
This marks her first award since her conversion to Islam approximately a year and a half ago. Akuapem Poloo expressed her gratitude for the recognition and the warm embrace she has received from the Muslim community. She reaffirmed her commitment to Islam and the love she has experienced from her fellow Muslims.
In a post, Akuapem Poloo expressed her appreciation for the enthusiastic audience that chanted her name when she received the award. She shared her excitement about winning her first award in 2023, thanks to the Islamic Personality Awards.
She wrote, "Oh yes, and this is my first award in 2023 from @islamicpersonalityawards. Thanks for the Award: CREATIVE ART PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR 2023. See how my brothers and sisters are chanting my name, POLOO POLOO; they are so happy for me."
In another post, Akuapem Poloo expressed her surprise and gratitude for winning an award in 2023, stating, "Haha, I thought I wouldn't get any awards in 2023, but boom, @islamicpersonalityawards made it happen. All thanks to Allah."
Poloo also stated that she is committed to Islam and has felt loved by the community.
In her post, Akuapem Poloo noted that she was thankful for the audience presence that kept shouting her name when she was called to receive the award.