Ekufu unveils awards to honour Black African excellence
Former MMA and kickboxing star Lovethpatra Ekufu has launched the Black African History Global Iconic Awards to celebrate achievements of Africans and people of African descent. The initiative aims to promote unity and inspire young people across the continent. The event will be held at the Marriott Hotel in Lagos and will include a conference and gala night. Organisers hope the awards will highlight outstanding contributions in various fields and encourage youth to embrace positive values.
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- Lovethpatra Ekufu, president of BAHGIA, created the awards to recognise Black African excellence and inspire unity.
- The event will feature both a conference and a gala night, with winners honoured in over twenty categories.
- The organisers have involved government agencies and ministries to ensure the event's success.
- Sports, entertainment, and youth development are central to the vision, inspired by Ekufu's background as a champion athlete.
- The awards aim to encourage education and legitimate success among African youth, addressing challenges such as insecurity and declining interest in formal learning.
