Popular blogger and social commentator, Japheth Omojuwa has been nominated for the 2016 Peace Achievers Awards alongside Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote and popular dancehall artiste Patoranking. Other nominees for this year’s award include Governor of Lagos State Akinwunmi Ambode, Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara, veteran comedian AY, and award winning film maker and producer Kunle Afolayan.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, President of Rwanda Paul Kagame and Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group, and three other individuals were nominated for the Lifetime Achievement Award. Patoranking was nominated alongside Olamide, Diamond Platnumz, Ycee, Stonebwoy and Davido for Africa Fast Rising Artiste of the Year.
Each year, the Peace Ambassador Agency recognizes individuals and organizations in Africa who have demonstrated strong commitment to serving their community while maintaining a global mindset. Founded in 2012, the Peace Achievers Awards encourage leaders and organizations in Africa to continue to be forces for positive change, to inspire thoughtful dialogue about the issues facing our community and our world, and to bring together the best and the brightest in Africa to work together towards a more peaceful future.
Peace Achievers Awards will be held in Sheraton Hotels, Abuja on the 24th September, 2016.
Check out the nomination list on www.peaceachieversawards.com/vote and vote for your favourite nominee.
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