{"id":92585,"date":"2023-08-17T14:24:21","date_gmt":"2023-08-17T14:24:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/08\/17\/massive-turnout-at-emy-africa-lagos-soiree\/"},"modified":"2023-08-17T14:24:21","modified_gmt":"2023-08-17T14:24:21","slug":"massive-turnout-at-emy-africa-lagos-soiree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/08\/17\/massive-turnout-at-emy-africa-lagos-soiree\/","title":{"rendered":"Massive Turnout At EMY Africa Lagos Soir\u00e9e"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Dr. Ofori Sarpong (middle) making a presentation to Lanre Olusola, with Anthony Dzamefe looking on<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The maiden edition of the EMY Africa Lagos Soiree held last Sunday, at the luxurious Mercedes-Benz Centre in the heart of Victoria Island in Lagos, Nigeria, witnessed the cr\u00e8me de la cr\u00e8me of African entertainment industry stakeholders in attendance.<\/p>\n<p>As a prelude to the 8th Annual EMY Africa Awards, set to unfold on October 14 in Accra, Ghana, the Lagos Soiree was a night etched in memory.<\/p>\n<p>Notable business personalities included Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong, Bovi Ugboma, Obi Asika and legendary actor Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD).<\/p>\n<p>Other names include Michelle McKinney Hammond, Lanre Olusola, and Mawuli Gavor, Mary Ojulari, Ama K. Abebrese, among other celebrities.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Founder of EMY Africa Awards, Kojo Soboh, \u201cBringing together such an eclectic and accomplished assembly speaks volumes about the strength of unity and shared aspirations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis evening of celebration and excellence reaffirms our commitment to honouring those who mold Africa\u2019s story with their exceptional contributions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Enriching speeches by luminaries like Mary Ojulari, Managing Director of Mercedes Benz Nigeria, and Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong, Chairman of the board of EMY Africa, echoed the event\u2019s theme of celebrating the pinnacle of achievement.<\/p>\n<p>A fireside chat between Kojo Soboh and the effervescent Latasha Ngwube, the project\u2019s lead PR, resonated with the evening\u2019s essence. The evening unfolded with a captivating performance by the acclaimed magician Babs Cardini, followed by musical enchantment courtesy of Dapo Pelmar.<\/p>\n<p>The EMY Africa Lagos Soiree was gracefully supported by Diaspora Affairs, the Office of the President of Ghana, and Mercedes Benz (Weststar Associates Limited).<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0By Prince Fiifi Yorke<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- AI CONTENT END 2 -->\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr. Ofori Sarpong (middle) making a presentation to Lanre Olusola, with Anthony Dzamefe looking on \u00a0 The maiden edition of the EMY Africa Lagos Soiree held last Sunday, at the luxurious Mercedes-Benz Centre in the heart of Victoria Island in Lagos, Nigeria, witnessed the cr\u00e8me de la cr\u00e8me of African entertainment industry stakeholders in attendance. 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