The second Ghana UK Based Achievement (GUBA) Awards has been launched in spectacular fashion with several esteemed guests at the Ghana High Commission in London. His Excellency the Ghana High Commissioner opened proceedings and a heartfelt address from the CEO and founder of the awards and TV personality, Dentaa followed.

Kwasi Kyei Darkwah better known as KKD received an early honours for his contribution to the Ghanaian community for over 25 years. The award was presented by the Ghana High Commissioner himself. Guests included GUBA judge Charles Thompson, KKD and Ghana Black Stars Emmanuel Frimpong and Michael Essien, hiplife group 4×4 and others.

The FULL list of nominees was also announced as follows:

A/ RED – BUSINESS & ENTERPRISE

GHANA HIGH COMMISSION AWARD FOR BEST BUSINESS

Armajaro Trading – Cocoa Exporters

Dhillon Farm Veg (UK) LTD

Divine Chocolate

Tullow Oil

BEST MONEY TRANSFER SERVICE

First African Remittances UK

?MoneyGram?

Unity Link Financial Services

Western Union

BEST SHIPPING COMPANY

BestOne Shipping

JJ Travel & Shipping

Jobyco Shipping

Speedlink Travel and Freight

BEST PROFESSIONAL

David Adjaye – Architect

David Dunkley Gyimah – Video Journalist

Elikem Nutifafa Kuenyehia – Managing Partner, Oxford and Beaumont Solicitors

Lady Gifty Tetteh – Barrister

BEST ENTREPRENEUR

Andy Ansah – Sports on Screen

Nana Adu-Sarfo and Arnold Safo-Kantanka – Me FiRi Ghana

Lawrence Lartey – Media Consultant

Lloyd & Adwoa Hagan – Mensah – Jollof Pot Cuisine

B/ GOLD – POPULAR CULTURE

BEST AFRICAN FUSION DESIGNER

Fosuism – Nana Fosu

Gisella Boutique – Giselle and Jan Asante

Ohema Ohene – Abenaa Pokuaa

Yaa Ataa Bags – Josephine Wiafeh

BEST RADIO DJ

DJ Abrantee -Choice FM

Kwaku Owusu Frimpong – Rainbow Radio

PM, The Prhyme Minister – Rainbow Radio

Teddy Abrokwa – VOAR

Van Dyke – Hot Digital Online

BEST CLUB DJ

DJ Bibi

DJ Billie

French kiss

Neptizzle

BEST NEW MUSIC ACT

Akua Busia

Emmanuella Bafoah

Fleur

Hepz Tagoe

J Auburn

Juliyaa

Jesse Appiah

Kobi Onyame

Michael Agyei

Obenewa

Stephanie Danquah

William Tackie

BEST PHOTOGRAPHER

Abi Yeni Rotimi – Photo’s by Abi

Ernest Simons – Ernest Simons Photography

Jefferey Osei Tutu (JOT Photography)

Peter Hogan

BEST PRINTJOURNALIST

Afua Hirsch – Guardian Newspaper

Eva Simpson – Times Newspaper

Ibrahim Saanie Daara – BBC World Service

Joanna Abeyie – Cosmopolitan

BEST AFRICAN SPORTS PERSONALITY

Asamoah Gyan – Ghana Black Stars and Al – Ahin on loan from Sunderland FC

Didier Drogba – The Ivory Coast Elephants and Chelsea FC

Mo Farah – Long Distance Runner, Team GB

Peter Odemwingie, Nigeria Super Eagles and West Bromwich Albion

Phillips Idowu – Athletics Triple Jumper, Team GB

Rachel Yankey – Arsenal and England National Team

Yaya Toure – Football Midfielder, the Ivory Coast Elephants and Manchester City FC

C/ GREEN: COMMUNITY

BEST GHANAIAN EVENT

Anansekrom – Noble Friends

All White BBQ – Ghanaian Diva’s

Ghana Party in the Park – Akwaaba Promotions

African Gospel Music Awards (AGMA)

Ghana’s Official 54th Independence Celebration Dance – Alordia Promotions, Abrantee Promotions, West Coast Promotions

Miss Ghana UK – Akwaaba Promotions

BEST CHARITY ORGANISATION

Barbara Kwarteng Lupus Trust

Ghana Education Project – Education and infrastructure development, Upper East, Ghana

Platform 2 – Global development volunteer scheme

Right to Dream – Sports, education and leadership academy

Trinity Baptist Hope Centre – Orphanage, Elmina, Ghana

BEST GHANAIAN ASSOCIATION

Cambridge University Ghanaian Society

Ghana Nurses Association

Ghanaian Community in Bradford

Ghanaian Londoners

Star 100: The Professional Ghanaian Network

RISING STARS AWARD

Emmanuel Frimpong – Arsenal FC

Fidel Frimpong – CEO, Down for Christ Clothing

Julius Amedume – Director, writer, producer

Nana Afua Antwi – Model

D/ BLACK: RECOGNITION AWARDS

BEST STUDENT ACHIEVER

Vida Yiadom-Boakye

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Mensa and Wanlov – Coz ov Moni – 1st Pigeon Musical

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Kwami Sefa Kayi – Peace FM’s Kokrokoo Morning Show, the leading morning show in Ghana spanning 11 years

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Mr Samuel Awuni – Cocoa Farmer, youngest ever recipient of the Ghanaian National Famers Award

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Lord Paul Boateng