Diasporans flocked to the Ghana Property and Lifestyle Expo in their hundreds as the appetite to invest in Africa continues to grow. Initial estimates show the two-day event generated over £2m worth of property sales. Some 20 exhibitors travelled in from Ghana, while attendee most significant from across Europe and the UK to be at the Pestana Chelsea Hotel celebration, which has been hailed as its biggest and best to date. The brainchild of real estate powerhouse sisters, Anna, and Victoria Agyekum, GLPE returned this year as an in-person event in London after being held virtually due to the pandemic.… Read More

The 6th edition of the annual Ghana Music Awards UK has been held, cementing some artists’ positions in the music industry at home and abroad. The event occurred on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at the Plush Royal Regency, 501 High Street St, London, E12 6TH, sponsored by Diaspora Insurance. The Awards Night saw some 43 artists walk home as winners of the various categories. The audience was treated to spectacular performances from Diana Hamilton, Joyce Blessing, MOG, Bright of BUK BAK fame, Sefa, Nana Essi, and others. The highest winner for the night was Black Sherif, with three wins; Artiste… Read More

The Ghanaian Doctors and Dentist Association UK (GDDA-UK) on Saturday October 8 held their 16th annual conference and dinner dance fund raising event. The conference was sponsored by Diaspora Insurance and others with a focus on promoting mental health awareness. Ghana High Commissioner to UK His Excellency Papa Owusu-Ankomah was the keynote speaker. The GDDA UK annual event was held at the London Marriott Hotel Canary Wharf, 22 Hertsmere Road, London E14 4ED. Visit us: www.diasporainsurance.com Call us: +447703838304 +447823422115 IMAGES:… Read More

The St Louis Past Students Association  (SLOPSA) UK on September 24  held their 30th anniversary dinner dance. The event held at Holiday Inn London, Bloomsbury, WC1N 1HT was attended by alumni with Ghana High Commissioner UK H.E Papa Owusu Ankomah as the guest speaker. The dinner dance ran under the theme ‘Maintaining our heritage, transforming the world’. Diaspora Insurance attended the event as one of the major sponsors represented by Ghana BDO, Augustine Yalley. Images:… Read More

By Paidashe Mandivengerei 26 year-old model Eunice Maame Adwoa Boatemaa Adu-Poku was Saturday crowned Miss Ghana UK at the Gaumont Palace, Dominion Centre in London. Eunice was among eleven contestants of Ghanaian descent who were battling for the title. Miss Margherita Melody Nana Adwoa Boatemaa Oppong was 1st runner up with Miss Manuella Ann Awini winning 2nd runner up. Miss Ghana UK this year ran under the theme ‘Empowering Young Women, the Yaa Asentawaa Edition’ hosted by Kwaku Owusu-Frimpong, Andy Safo and Dayzey. Diaspora Insurance which sponsored the event was represented by CEO Jeff Madzingo, Executive Director Sibert Mandega and… Read More

By Paidashe Mandivengerei THE 30th edition of the prestigious Miss Ghana UK beauty pageant is set for September 10 with organisers wrapping up preparations. Miss Ghana UK is this year running under the theme ‘Empowering Young Women, the Yaa Asentawaa Edition’ and will be held at the Gaumont Palace, Dominion Centre in London. The 2022 edition pays homage to Yaa Asentawaa a Ghanaian queen warrior born in the 1800s who led an army against the invading British. Doors will open 1830hours and the show starts at 2000hours with tickets pegged at £50 (VIP) and £30 (standard) sold on www.eventbrite.com. The… Read More

Diaspora Insurance on August 20 attended the Move to Ghana book launch and networking party held at Covent Garden, London. Host and guest speakers at the event included Adwoa Agyemang (event host and author), Papa Kow Bartels from the Ghana High Commission UK, Adrian Daniels host of The Sound of Accra Podcast and Pinaman Owusu Banahene. Diaspora Insurance  which was the main event sponsor was represented by the company’s Ghana Business Development Officer, Augustine Yalley. The event marked the beginning of The Move to Ghana book tour across the United Kingdom. The book was written by Agyemang for an audience… Read More

By Augustine YalleyTHE Ghanaian community in the UK on May 28th commemorated the country’s 65th independence anniversary with a traditional durbar of Chiefs and Queens.The event dubbed ’65th Ghana Independence Anniversary Special Edition: Traditional Durbar of Chiefs and Queens’ was held at Broadwater Farm Community Centre, Adams Road in London. Ghana Society UK, Ghana Union UK organised the commemorations which was supported by Ghana High Commission UK and sponsored by Diaspora Insurance.It was a display of colourful traditions and culture. The last time an event like this took place in the UK to bring together all traditional rulers was some… Read More

By Paidashe MandivengereiTHE Ghanaian community in the UK will on May 28 commemorate their home country’s 65th independence anniversary with a traditional durbar of chiefs and queens.The event dubbed ’65th Ghana Independence Anniversary Special Edition: Traditional Durbar of Chiefs and Queens’ will be held at Broadwater Farm Community Centre, Adams Road in London.Ghana Society UK, Ghana Union UK is organising the commemorations supported by Ghana High Commission UK and sponsored by Diaspora Insurance.Guests will be treated to Ghanaian cuisines, drinks and rich traditional poetry, choral songs, African Saxo Jazz and acrobatic displays.The event will be divided into two segments, a… Read More