Daddy Lumba, Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, Other Creatives Receive National Honours
Legendary Ghanaian musicians Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, and Gyedu-Blay Ambolley have been honoured at the National Honours and Awards 2024 for their remarkable contributions to Ghana’s creative arts industry.
The two were honoured by the President of Ghana, Nana Akuffo Addo with the Grand Medal for their faithful and loyal service to the nation at a ceremony which took place at the Accra International Conference Centre on December 30, 2024.
Other creatives including actress and filmmaker Juliet Yaa Asantewaa Asante (Chief Executive Officer of the National Film Authority – NFA), renowned filmmaker Kwaw Paintsil Ansah and Mrs. Salma Salifu, businesswoman and fashion designer were also honoured with the prestigious Order of the Volta (Member).
The National Honours and Awards ceremony was established in 1960 to recognise individuals and institutions who have made distinguished contributions to Ghana’s development. The initiative, first introduced under the leadership of Dr Kwame Nkrumah, continues to celebrate creativity, excellence, and hard work in various fields of endeavour.
This year’s event also highlights the recently introduced Presidential Honours and Awards for Distinguished Service, created by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in 2023. This new category acknowledges extraordinary contributions made during the COVID-19 pandemic. President Akufo-Addo has praised the resilience and collaboration displayed by citizens, institutions, and international partners in safeguarding lives and mobilising resources during the crisis.
The honours, spanning several categories, include the Grand Medal, the Order of the Volta (Member and Companion), and the Order of the Star of Ghana (Member and Officer), among others.
