The Africa-America Institute To Have a good time fortieth Annual Awards Gala With Presidential Hearth Chat And Tribute To The Late H.E. Geingob, President Of The Republic Of Namibia And AAI Alumnus
AAI’s 40th Annual Awards Gala to characteristic a Presidential Hearth Chat with H.E. Nana Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana, and H.E. Joseph Boakai, President of the Republic of Liberia.
The night can even characteristic Reeta Roy, President & CEO of Mastercard Basis and a particular tribute to the late H.E. Dr. Hage G. Geingob, President of the Republic of Namibia and AAI Alumnus, that includes H.E. Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, President of the Republic of Namibia and AAI Alumnus, and H.E. Mrs. Monica Gengos, 3rd First Woman of the Republic of Namibia.
Hosted by Chiney Ogwumike, ESPN host, NBA analyst, and 2-Time WNBA All-Star Tuesday, September 24th, 2024 At Cipriani’s 42nd St. New York, NY
The Africa-America Institute (AAI) is proud to announce its fortieth Annual Awards Gala, a premier occasion celebrating the achievements of Africans and the worldwide African diaspora. The gala will happen on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Cipriani forty second Road in New York Metropolis, coinciding with the United Nations Basic Meeting.
This 12 months’s gala, themed “Bridging Cultures & Igniting Futures: An Night Honoring African and Diasporan Visionaries in Arts and Tradition,” will characteristic a Presidential Hearth Chat with His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana, and His Excellency Joseph Boakai, the President of Liberia. The dialogue shall be moderated by Jennifer Zabasajja, Bloomberg Tv’s Chief Africa Correspondent & Anchor, offering a platform for insightful dialogue on management, training and improvement throughout Africa.
In a heartfelt tribute, the gala will honor the late H.E. Dr. Hage Geingob, former President of the Republic of Namibia and a distinguished AAI alumnus. President Geingob, who handed away on February 4, 2024, was a champion of training and a steadfast supporter of AAI’s mission. His legacy shall be celebrated by quite a few African leaders, together with H.E. Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, President of the Republic of Namibia and AAI Alumnus, and H.E. Mrs. Monica Geingos, 3rd First Woman of the Republic of Namibia, celebrating his life and legacy and highlighting his contributions to Namibia’s independence and training throughout Africa.
AAI President Kofi Appenteng said, “President Geingob’s passing was a profound loss for Namibia and the whole African continent. We’re privileged to honor his reminiscence and have a good time his enduring influence throughout Africa and its worldwide diaspora alongside many African leaders, present and previous, on the 2024 AAI Gala.”
The occasion can even highlight Reeta Roy, President and CEO of the Mastercard Basis, and have musical performances by Honey & Vinyl. Chiney Ogwumike, ESPN Host, NBA Analyst, and 2-Time WNBA All-Star, will function the night’s emcee, making certain a fascinating and memorable celebration.
Established in 1984 as a approach for AAI to contribute to constructing new narratives about Africa, the AAI Annual Awards Gala is the preeminent NYC based mostly celebration of the achievements of Africans and the worldwide African diaspora. Held yearly throughout the United Nations Basic Meeting AAI’s Awards Gala convenes distinguished visitors, together with Heads of State, Diplomats, worldwide and senior U.S. authorities officers, enterprise leaders, philanthropists and students for an evening showcasing the successes of Africa and its worldwide Diaspora.
Proceeds from the Annual Awards Gala fund AAI’s applications and initiatives together with AAI Scholarships, College Companies Program, African Diplomatic Orientation and Engagement Program, and the State of Training on Africa Convention.
For extra details about the gala, sponsorship alternatives, and ticket purchases, go to www.aaiafrica.org/gala-2024