Late start nearly mars Muslim Awards
The much anticipated maiden edition of the Ghana Muslim Achievers Awards (GMAA) took off at the National Theatre on Friday 29, January but not without hitches.
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The event which aims at recognising and rewarding people from Zongo commuinities for contributing to national development was originally slated to start at 7:30 eventually commenced around 9:30pm much to the dismay of patrons and dignitaries who had thronged the venues to be part of the event.
Patrons of the GMAA had to wait for a programme being held at the National Theatre earlier was yet to end. This created a lot of frustrations and agitations for the organisers and patrons.
As the waiting continued, organisers of GMAA had no choice but to resort forcefully escort patrons of the other programme out of the auditorium which resulted in some heated exchanges
Eventually the auditorium was cleared for the GMAA to begin and inspite of the late start, patrons had a good time when the show started rolling.
Patrons were welcome to the event with cocktails of sobolo, lamirigee, zonkom among other drinks at the foyer of the Theatre.
Being the first of its kind, patrons of the event expressed excitement about finally having an event which seeks to award Muslim achievers in the country.
In addition to winners receiving awards, Islamic fashion was at its best with the women sporting, kaftans, Abayas and outfits made from various lace fabrics. The men did not disappoint as they looked dapper in Shaddas, suits and Jalbabs.
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That is not all, patrons were treated to music by Gariba, Cissey and Rude Bwoy Ranking.
The night brought together dignitries of the Muslim community such as the National Chief Imam of Ghana, Sheikh Dr Nuhu Shaributu, New Patriotic Party(NPP) running Mate for 2016 Elections, Dr Mahmud Bawumia and his beautiful wife, Samira, the Imam of Japan Motors, Dagomba Chief, Abdul Kadir Tuahir, movie producers Abdul Salaam Mumuni and Hajia Meizongo among others
The maiden edition of the the GMAA was compered by Chief Moomen and Murjaana of First Capital TV.
Here is the list of the award winners:
Lifetime Achievement Award (Individual Honoree); Sheikh Umar Karki
Lifetime Achievement Award (Corporate/Entrepreneur); Alhaji Adamu
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Lifetime Achievement Award (Education); TI Ahmadia School
Lifetime Achievement Awards (Sports and Entertainment); Mohammed Polo
Lifetime Achievement Awards (Civil Servant/Public Servant); Hajia Laami Futa
Lifetime Achievement Awards (Zongo Chief); Yussif Hussein Fanyinamah
Business of the Year (Non-Muslim owned business yet having undertaken numerous CSR support for Muslim causes); GN Group
Sports Personality of the Year; Dede Ayew
Creative Arts Personality of the Year (Music, Movie); Abdul Salam Mumuni (Venus Films)
Media Personality of the Year; Hawa Suleiman (TV AFrica)
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Muslim Programme of the Year; Abare Ya Houce Sarawta (Marhaba FM)
Muslim NGO of the year; ICHODEHS
Political Personality of the Year; Dr. Mahmud Bawumia
Social Activist of the Year; A. R. Gomda
Female Personality of the Year; Dr. Rabiyatu Ammah
Muslim of the Year; Sheikh Mallam Duudu Cissei