H.E. Dr. Morie Komba Manyeh, Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Thursday evening (03/07/2025) served as Special Guest at the prestigious African Business Awards (AfBC) and Gala Dinner.
This distinguished event, held at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel in London’s Kensington, convened influential leaders from across the African continent—including High Commissioners, business executives, entrepreneurs, and investors based in the United Kingdom—to celebrate the role of enterprise in advancing sustainable economic growth across Africa. The occasion also highlighted the critical importance of substantial government support in empowering African businesses to thrive both on the continent and throughout the global diaspora.
During the occasion, High Commissioner Manyeh engaged in meaningful dialogue with Sierra Leonean Diaspora professionals serving on the AfBC Executive Events Management Team, including Golda F. Kamara, Miatta Momoh, and Celeste Aubee. Mrs. Golda Kamara is a UK-based Sierra Leonean-Danish entrepreneur, and community builder (https://www.linkedin.com/in/goldafania/). Golda is recognised for her contributions to digital transformation across West Africa, her efforts in improving Nordic-Africa relations, as well as promoting diaspora networks and local entrepreneurial ecosystems. Ms. Momoh, co-founder of *Kente & Silk*, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/miatta-momoh/) leads initiatives that reposition Africa’s image in China and foster linkages between African startups and Chinese digital platforms. Ms. Aubee (https://www.linkedin.com/in/celeste-aubee/), a qualified solicitor in England and Wales, and also in the British Virgin Islands, specialises in funds and regulatory law. She also serves as a strategic operations lead to a number of African governments and institutions, spearheading delivery of high-level investment events.
Dr. Manyeh expressed satisfaction at “the richness of ideas and the level of professionalism” exemplified at the AfCB event. The High Commissioner went on to state that he was “immensely proud to see Sierra Leoneans playing such meaningful roles on platforms like this. Adding, “It is a clear demonstration of our nation’s growing influence and the calibre of our people on the international stage”.
Award categories on the evening reflected the breadth and impact of African enterprise, including Entrepreneur of the Year, Start-Up & New Business of the Year, Technology & Innovation, Healthcare Delivery, and African Women in Business.
Eugene Nizeyimana, CEO of AfBC, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugene-nizeyimana/) commended the honourees, stating, they remain “at the forefront of addressing some of society’s most pressing challenges and are pushing the boundaries of innovation and economic development.”
The evening also featured a vibrant cultural performance by Busi Mhlanga, a Zimbabwean-born, UK-based singer and choreographer, whose electrifying Zulu dance added a memorable artistic flow to the enlightening ceremony.
For updates on future events and initiatives of this kind, and to stay informed about discussions and activities shaping Africa’s economic development, readers can visit the African Business Chamber (AfBC) website at www.african-chamber.com.
Abdulai Braima
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