2024 EMY Africa Man of the Year, Dr. James Condua Orleans-Lindsay
2024 EMY Africa Man of the Year, Dr. James Condua Orleans-Lindsay, has emphasised the importance of diligence and excellence in all endeavours as the organisers of the EMY awards gear up for the 2025 edition of the scheme.
He said this at the launch of the 10th edition of the EMY Awards held at the Labadi Beach Hotel on Thursday, May 29, 2025 had the theme “A decade of inspiring greatness.”
Speaking in an interview with the media at the event, Dr. Orleans-Lindsay expressed hope that his recognition would inspire younger generations to pursue their aspirations with dedication.
“I never knew I was going to be awarded even till the last, the last two or three days until they made sure that I’ll be in Ghana, so what I would say is that whatever you are doing, you do it well,” he said.
“It means a lot, and it’s going to even push me on to inspire other people, to inspire the younger people below. The men and women below me would look at me,” he added.
The prestigious event, which celebrates distinguished individuals across various fields, recognized Dr. Orleans-Lindsay in Novemeber 2024 for his significant contributions to sustainable real estate, agriculture, and community development in Ghana and beyond.
Under his leadership, JL Properties transformed the former Achimota dumpsite into one of the country’s cleanest estates, exemplifying his commitment to innovative and sustainable development.
The EMY Africa Awards, known for honoring excellence and leadership, also celebrated other notable figures, including dancehall artiste Stonebwoy, who won the Man of the Year (Music) award, and former Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah, who received the Continental Sports Icon Award.
At the launch of the 2025 edition, founder Kojo Soboh announced a rebranding of the initiative from Exclusive Men of the Year to Evolve, Motivate, Yield Africa, reflecting its evolution into a broader umbrella organization encompassing new projects and initiatives.
The launch, attended by prominent figures including Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong, KOD, and James Gardiner, also marked the official opening of nominations and the unveiling of the anniversary logo.
The anniversary will feature several events, such as the Greatness Walk, EMY Africa Expo, Accra Party, soirées in Johannesburg and Lagos, among others.
The brand, which began in 2016, has grown into a pan-African platform celebrating excellence and impact across the continent.
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