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Mayor Patrick Brown, Obi Cubana, Toyin Abraham, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, Prince Dele Akinola win big at the ACIS Award
At the just concluded Africa Canada investment Summit ACIS in Toronto Canada, several winners have emerged from different categories for their contribution to the African community in Canada and also for their outstanding performances in their various fields of endeavours.
The convened of the summit and award Naomi Olapeju Sigismund disclosed that, the award was carved out to honour deserving personalities in Nigeria, Africa and also Canada the host community of the annual award ceremony. Peju averred that; “The Award ceremony is the climax of the summit as we have businessmen from across Nigeria, Ghana the African continent grace the summit where various opportunities for investment were discussed. The Investment summit is a way to harness the African environment of a symbiotic relationship that can strengthen trade and commerce also a cultural exchange with Canada. The award ceremony is also an Avenue to Honour those who have played a pivotal role in their various field to ensure Africa is placed on a world map. “
The Award ceremony held on the 30th of October at the Grand Victorian convention centre in Toronto Canada started with a red carpet while Nollywood actress and producer Toyin Abraham was the host of the night who made guest laugh their ribs out as she displayed her dexterity as an event host. The Convener of the award was also surprised by friends who took out time to throw a surprise birthday for on the day of the award.
Below is the list of winners of the award and their categories;
Most Supportive Personality
Honourable Jim Karygiannis
Outstanding Business Personality
Michael Ologun
Business Personality of the year
Enny Afro Supermarket
Eniola Bayewunmi
Notre dame industrial company
Outstanding Businessman of the year
Aare Adetola Emmanuelking
Humanitarian company of the year
Tamec care staffing service
Africa humanitarian personality
Prophetess Bola Obanla
Reverend Dr Irine Ashu
Humanitarian personality of the year
Gloria onyekachi
Lawbell home care
Most inspiring business personality
Regalz kitchen and Bar
Stevag Restaurant
Suya spot
Smokey island grille
Otunba Kemi Olanrewaju
Fola Omitiran
Baba Lashish
Lola Restaurant
Hunter TV Africa
Jovaundi McCalum
Most inspiring personality
Dj Bejizzle
Dj Philbaddest
Most inspiring businessman of the years
African freshness superstore
Dr Sunday olorunsheyi
Asun Depot
Adeola Oyebade
Femme_Fashune
Most inspiring realtor of the year
Ola Funmilola
Nelson Akinkugbe
Yemi Folorunsho
Greg Ebube
Most creative personality
Mrs Maureen Emordi
Evelyn Akinsola
Miss Teen Beauty Pageant
Outstanding entertainment personality
Michael Bello
African Business personality of the year
Simi African food
Odoi Yemoh
The financial personality of the year
Adeola Abiodun
Bukola Obafemi
Entertainment personality of the year
Chelsea Coker
Irene onwuachi
Kenny Bazuaye
Entrepreneurial Icon of the year
Prince Dele Akinola
Excellence in innovation
Debo Ogungbeje
Outstanding innovative personality
Daniel Krenek
Most industrious businessman of the year
Dr Taiwo Afolabi
Community support person of the year
Barrister Richard Odeleye
Excellency in performance
Adenike fowoshere for Hope4sure foundation
Mrs Kehinde Okoroafor for Hope4sure foundation
Inspiring artistic personality of the year
Toyin Adekeye
Bigger than Africa
African Ambassador of the year
Mayor Patrick Brown
Pride of African Award
Hon Shola Agboola
Most Entertaining Female Actress
Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi