✨ From waste to wealth ✨ In this episode, I sit down with @yaa_birago a visionary entrepreneur, sustainable pioneer, and bold diasporan risk-taker who left Canada to build a female-led eco-empire in Ghana @sokobags 🌍💼. She started with just 2 machines and 2 employees, and today produces over 80,000 eco-bags a year, replacing 40M plastic bags 👏🏾. With 80% of her workforce being women, Yaa proves that manufacturing agriculture is the future and that innovation doesn’t only come from Silicon Valley it can rise from the red clay of Accra too 🔥. 🎥 Watch the full conversation here 👉 https://youtu.be/oAWCHN2GuTA #WasteToWealth #DiasporaImpact #SustainableFuture #AfricanExcellence #GUBA
Where Africa meets the Caribbean! Be part of history at the GUBA Awards 2025 10th–12th Nov in Barbados. Tickets are live! www.gubaawards.com #GUBAAwards2025 #DiasporaPower
The wait is over! Our GUBA Awards 2025 Nominees have been revealed – celebrating excellence, unity, and impact across Africa and the Caribbean 🌍🇧🇧. The countdown to November 10–12 in Barbados has officially begun! Who’s ready to witness history? 🏆🔥 🎟 Book now: www.gubaawards.com Outfit @serabangh Stylist @da_therapizt #GUBAinBarbados #NomineeLaunch #GUBAAwards2025 #AfricanExcellence #DiasporaPower
Wrapped in culture, strength, and purpose Every step reminds me why we built GUBA to celebrate excellence, connect our people, and create lasting impact across the diaspora. #GUBAinBarbados #AtlanticDestiny #loading @da_therapizt @graceluxstyling #stylists @da_therapizt #mua @Nana_Kwame_Maame #Outfit
Wrapped in culture, strength, and purpose Every step reminds me why we built GUBA to celebrate excellence, connect our people, and create lasting impact across the diaspora. #GUBAinBarbados #AtlanticDestiny #loading @da_therapizt @graceluxstyling #stylists @da_therapizt #mua @Nana_Kwame_Maame #Outfit
Happy Ethiopian New Year – Welcome to 2018! 🎉 Today, we join our Ethiopian brothers and sisters in celebrating Enkutatash, the Ethiopian New Year. 🌅✨ As we welcome 2018 in the Ethiopian calendar, we are reminded of Africa’s rich heritage, resilience, and shared destiny. This is not just a new year it is an opportunity to connect, build, and renew, just as we will celebrate at the GUBA Awards 2025 in Barbados this November. May this year bring peace, prosperity, and purpose to Ethiopia and to all who celebrate around the globe. #Enkutatash #EthiopianNewYear #GUBAAwards #ReclaimingOurAtlanticDestiny #AfricaCaribbeanUnity @kr_africanvillage #location
Happy Ethiopian New Year – Welcome to 2018! 🎉 Today, we join our Ethiopian brothers and sisters in celebrating Enkutatash, the Ethiopian New Year. 🌅✨ As we welcome 2018 in the Ethiopian calendar, we are reminded of Africa’s rich heritage, resilience, and shared destiny. This is not just a new year it is an opportunity to connect, build, and renew, just as we will celebrate at the GUBA Awards 2025 in Barbados this November. May this year bring peace, prosperity, and purpose to Ethiopia and to all who celebrate around the globe. #Enkutatash #EthiopianNewYear #GUBAAwards #ReclaimingOurAtlanticDestiny #AfricaCaribbeanUnity @kr_africanvillage #location
Walking into greatness… are you joining us? The GUBA Awards 2025 in Barbados will be unforgettable. Secure your spot today and be part of history! 🇧🇧 🎟 www.gubaawards.com #GUBAinBarbados #GUBAAwards2025 #AtlanticDestiny Location @wyndhamgrandbarbados
Featured in the Barbados Nation! This November, we make history with a direct air link between Ghana and Barbados for the GUBA Awards 2025. Uniting leaders, investors, and cultural icons from across the Atlantic, breaking barriers, building bridges, and reclaiming our Atlantic destiny. 🇬🇭🤝🇧🇧 #GUBAinBarbados #HistoricAirLink #ReclaimingOurAtlanticDestiny” #growuniterenew #GUBA ##GUBA25 www.gubaawards.com Email [email protected] Thank you to our partners and sponsors @thebtmi @visitbarbados @barbadosinghana @investbarbados @gubaawards @afreximbankofficial @kglgroup @rnaqfoundation @capemayproperties
Featured in the Barbados Nation! This November, we make history with a direct air link between Ghana and Barbados for the GUBA Awards 2025. Uniting leaders, investors, and cultural icons from across the Atlantic, breaking barriers, building bridges, and reclaiming our Atlantic destiny. 🇬🇭🤝🇧🇧 #GUBAinBarbados #HistoricAirLink #ReclaimingOurAtlanticDestiny” #growuniterenew #GUBA ##GUBA25 www.gubaawards.com Email [email protected] Thank you to our partners and sponsors @thebtmi @visitbarbados @barbadosinghana @investbarbados @gubaawards @afreximbankofficial @kglgroup @rnaqfoundation @capemayproperties
We had the privilege of welcoming our past GUBA Award winner, Angélique Kidjo, as she delivered a powerful message on African identity and the diaspora at our Nominee Launch in #barbados. @angeliquekidjo She reminded us of the importance of embracing and being proud of our African roots, and highlighted how African music has shaped and influenced countless genres around the world. #GUBAAwards2025 #GUBAinBarbados #AfricanExcellence #DiasporaPower
Ibrahim Mahama – GUBA Black Star – Impact in Visual Arts Awards @ibrahimmahama3 👏🏾 One of Africa’s leading contemporary artists, Ibrahim Mahama’s large-scale public installations and repurposed materials challenge colonial legacies and elevate Ghanaian history on the global art stage. #gubainbarbados #honoree
The countdown to #GUBAAwards2025 in Barbados is officially on! 🇧🇧 From the prestigious Awards Gala to the Trade Conference and exclusive experiences, we’ve curated tiered packages designed to suit every guest. 🌍 Be part of history — choose the package that fits your journey and join us in celebrating African excellence across the Atlantic. 📞 Contact us on 233 24 515 6705 or visit https://f.mtr.cool/qdhdnhvunq for more details. Thank you to our partners & sponsors: @thebtmi @visitbarbados @barbadosinghana @investbarbados @gubaawards @afreximbankofficial @kglgroup @rnaqfoundation #GUBA2025 #GUBAAwards2025 #GUBAInBarbados
Charlotte Magayi – GUBA Black Star – Climate Impact Innovator Award Winner of the Earthshot Prize, Kenyan entrepreneur Charlotte Magayi founded Mukuru Clean Stoves to tackle indoor air pollution and save lives. Her innovation is revolutionizing clean energy for African families. #climate @charlotmagayi
Sir Clive Lloyd – GUBA Black Star – Sporting Excellence & Legacy Award Cricketing legend and former West Indies captain, Sir Clive Lloyd led the team to global dominance in the 1970s and 80s, becoming a symbol of excellence, pride, and Caribbean power in sport. #gubainbarbados
Reverend Amos Brown – GUBA Black Star – Lifetime Impact Award @rev.dramoscbrown 👏🏾👏🏾 A living civil rights legend, Rev. Amos Brown marched with Dr. King, served the movement for over 60 years, and continues to lead on justice, faith, and equality in America.
Bience Philomina Gawanas – GUBA Black Star – African Trailblazer in Academic & Public Service Award As a former UN Under-Secretary General and AU Commissioner, A pioneering Namibian lawyer and advocate, Ms. Gawanas made history as the first Black African Chancellor of the University of Warwick. Her decades-long career spans human rights, public service, and international diplomacy, making her a powerful symbol of African excellence on the global stage. #gubainbarbados
I’m honored to join the GUBA Trade & Investment Conference 2025 as a Speaker! On 10th November 2025, I’ll be in #Barbados 🇧🇧 sharing insights on building global platforms for African creativity and culture. #GubaInBarbados This year’s theme, “Reclaiming Our Atlantic Destiny: Connect, Build, Renew,” is about uniting Africa and the Caribbean to create opportunities that drive trade, investment, and cultural collaboration. 📍 Wyndham Grand Barbados – Sam Lord’s Castle 📅 10th November 2025 📞 Book your tickets and let’s go to Barbados: 233 59 738 5229 🧵 @freshbydotun 👟 @elvardi.london 📸 @b.achana #DrKingSMADE #SMADEGroup #AfricanKing #GUBAAwards2025 #AtlanticDestiny #TradeAndInvestment #AfroNation #Diaspora
I’m honored to join the GUBA Trade & Investment Conference 2025 as a Speaker! On 10th November 2025, I’ll be in #Barbados 🇧🇧 sharing insights on building global platforms for African creativity and culture. #GubaInBarbados This year’s theme, “Reclaiming Our Atlantic Destiny: Connect, Build, Renew,” is about uniting Africa and the Caribbean to create opportunities that drive trade, investment, and cultural collaboration. 📍 Wyndham Grand Barbados – Sam Lord’s Castle 📅 10th November 2025 📞 Book your tickets and let’s go to Barbados: 233 59 738 5229 🧵 @freshbydotun 👟 @elvardi.london 📸 @b.achana #DrKingSMADE #SMADEGroup #AfricanKing #GUBAAwards2025 #AtlanticDestiny #TradeAndInvestment #AfroNation #Diaspora
I’m honored to join the GUBA Trade & Investment Conference 2025 as a Speaker! On 10th November 2025, I’ll be in #Barbados 🇧🇧 sharing insights on building global platforms for African creativity and culture. #GubaInBarbados This year’s theme, “Reclaiming Our Atlantic Destiny: Connect, Build, Renew,” is about uniting Africa and the Caribbean to create opportunities that drive trade, investment, and cultural collaboration. 📍 Wyndham Grand Barbados – Sam Lord’s Castle 📅 10th November 2025 📞 Book your tickets and let’s go to Barbados: 233 59 738 5229 🧵 @freshbydotun 👟 @elvardi.london 📸 @b.achana #DrKingSMADE #SMADEGroup #AfricanKing #GUBAAwards2025 #AtlanticDestiny #TradeAndInvestment #AfroNation #Diaspora
I’m honored to join the GUBA Trade & Investment Conference 2025 as a Speaker! On 10th November 2025, I’ll be in #Barbados 🇧🇧 sharing insights on building global platforms for African creativity and culture. #GubaInBarbados This year’s theme, “Reclaiming Our Atlantic Destiny: Connect, Build, Renew,” is about uniting Africa and the Caribbean to create opportunities that drive trade, investment, and cultural collaboration. 📍 Wyndham Grand Barbados – Sam Lord’s Castle 📅 10th November 2025 📞 Book your tickets and let’s go to Barbados: 233 59 738 5229 🧵 @freshbydotun 👟 @elvardi.london 📸 @b.achana #DrKingSMADE #SMADEGroup #AfricanKing #GUBAAwards2025 #AtlanticDestiny #TradeAndInvestment #AfroNation #Diaspora
I’m honored to join the GUBA Trade & Investment Conference 2025 as a Speaker! On 10th November 2025, I’ll be in #Barbados 🇧🇧 sharing insights on building global platforms for African creativity and culture. #GubaInBarbados This year’s theme, “Reclaiming Our Atlantic Destiny: Connect, Build, Renew,” is about uniting Africa and the Caribbean to create opportunities that drive trade, investment, and cultural collaboration. 📍 Wyndham Grand Barbados – Sam Lord’s Castle 📅 10th November 2025 📞 Book your tickets and let’s go to Barbados: 233 59 738 5229 🧵 @freshbydotun 👟 @elvardi.london 📸 @b.achana #DrKingSMADE #SMADEGroup #AfricanKing #GUBAAwards2025 #AtlanticDestiny #TradeAndInvestment #AfroNation #Diaspora
