The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of EMY Africa, Kojo Soboh, has paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Sabah Zita Benson, ahead of the Africa Week Celebrations scheduled in London.
The visit formed part of high-level engagements to formally invite the High Commission to participate in the EMY Africa London Activations, which include the Africa Rising Symposium & UK Special Issue Launch, as well as the EMY Africa London Soirée & Exhibition, slated for the summer.
The engagements are designed to strengthen people-to-people relations, cultural diplomacy, and bilateral ties between Ghana, Africa, and the United Kingdom.
Mr. Soboh presented an official invitation to the High Commissioner as part of preparations for the flagship programmes, which are expected to convene policymakers, thought leaders, creatives, and business executives in London to advance dialogue on Africa’s development and global positioning.
Scheduled for July 30, 2026 at the Palace of Westminster, the Africa Rising Symposium serves as EMY Africa’s flagship thought leadership platform dedicated to shaping conversations on Africa’s future. The forum brings together influential voices to explore the continent’s evolving role in global affairs, with a focus on leadership, innovation, partnerships, and Africa’s growing influence on the world stage.
EMY Africa also announced the EMY Africa London Soirée & Exhibition as part of its summer activations in the United Kingdom on 2nd August, 2026 at the Landmark Hotel. The event will serve as a high-profile cultural and networking experience, bringing together creatives, business leaders, policymakers, and members of the diaspora to celebrate African excellence through fashion, art, storytelling, and curated exhibitions. It is expected to highlight Africa’s creative economy while fostering deeper cultural and commercial connections between Africa and the United Kingdom.
EMY Africa is a leading African platform focused on celebrating excellence, leadership, and achievement across the continent through storytelling, events, and media innovation. Over the years, it has built a reputation for convening influential voices across business, governance, entertainment, and culture, using its flagship EMY Africa Awards and related initiatives to spotlight impactful African personalities and brands.
Beyond recognition, EMY Africa has expanded its influence through curated thought leadership platforms and international activations that position Africa within global conversations. Its programmes consistently aim to bridge the gap between Africa and the diaspora, promote cultural diplomacy, and create opportunities for collaboration across industries including media, fashion, entrepreneurship, and policy.
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