Several members of Ghana’s creative arts industry have been featured in the 2025 EMY Africa Awards Magazine following their wins at the 2024 edition of the prestigious awards.
The magazine, which celebrates excellence across various sectors including sports, media, business, and entertainment, spotlighted four distinguished personalities with Ghanaian roots: Kwaku Bediako, Stevie Wonder, The Compozers, and Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah.
Meanwhile the10th-anniversary launch of EMY Africa was held at the Labadi Beach Hotel on Thursday, May 29, 2025, under the theme “A Decade of Inspiring Greatness.”
Profiles of the four featured awardees:
Kwaku Bediako – Designer of the Year
Kwaku Bediako is more than a designer, he is a storyteller and an architect of identity. He doesn’t just create clothes; he reimagines what fashion can mean.
At the 9th EMY Africa Awards, Bediako won the Designer of the Year award.
Through his brands Chocolate Clothing and the newly launched Cacao, he has redefined luxury fashion, positioning Ghana at the heart of the global fashion conversation.
He has designed for international icons such as Idris Elba and Steve Harvey, continually pushing boundaries in African fashion.
Stevie Wonder – Diasporan Award
Legendary musician Stevie Wonder was honoured with the Diasporan Award at the 9th EMY Africa Awards, a tribute to his long-standing connection to Africa.
In 2024, this connection took on greater meaning when Stevie Wonder officially became a citizen of Ghana, an event that felt like a spiritual homecoming rather than a new beginning.
For decades, he has expressed a deep cultural and emotional bond with Ghana. His relocation was not about novelty, but about returning home.
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah – Man of Style
American football star Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah received the ‘Man of Style’ award at the 2024 EMY Africa Awards.
As a line-backer for the Cleveland Browns, he is known for his commanding presence both on and off the field.
His fashion sense is bold, expressive, and deeply rooted in his Ghanaian heritage, making him a standout figure in the sports and style world alike.
The Compozers – Group of the Year
The Compozers are living proof that music transcends language. A band without a lead singer, yet they’ve captured global attention with their electrifying performances.
With deep Ghanaian roots and a global base in London, The Compozers were awarded Group of the Year at the 9th EMY Africa Awards.
Over the past decade, they have redefined live performance, turning backing instrumentals into headline acts. They’ve performed alongside stars such as Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, and Stormzy.
Their performances blend the rhythmic pulse of Afrobeats with the sophistication of jazz, funk, and highlife, creating immersive musical experiences that resonate across cultures and continents.
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