Xodus Communications Limited, a globally accredited award organiser has announced the winners of the 8th edition of the PayAngel Forty Under 40 Awards.

Held at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra, the iconic awards ceremony seeks to identify, honour and celebrate a cross-section of the nation’s most influential and accomplished young business leaders under the age of forty from a wide range of industries.

The event started with an exhibition, networking section and a seminar which featured accomplished business personalities such as; Philip Oti- Mensah, (CEO of OmniBISC Bank), Rashida Saani, (Group CEO of J- ZAR Group), H. E AMB. Prof. Hugh K. Aryee (Vanuatu Trade Commissioner to Ghana), Jones Amegbor (CEO of Payinc Group) and Richard Abbey Junior (CEO of Xodus Communications Limited).

The five-star event was attended by high-profile dignitaries, including the founder and leader of the New Force Movement, Nana Kwame Bediako, government representatives, members of the diplomatic community and traditional leaders.

Addressing the gathering at the event, CEO of Xodus Communications Limited with branches in South Africa, Ghana and the United Kingdom, Richard Abbey Junior said, the winners went through a vigorous process before a verdict by the awarding board and the Jury was made.

According to him, there were two categories that the Jury couldn't find a winner for although it had nominees.

"I congratulate all winners for their dedication and determination to make a difference despite their young ages. This year's winners have really gone through a lot of scrutiny. The process goes through the jury, the awarding board, the third-party consultants, and other external partners before the decision is made.

The event was hosted by media personality Serwaa Amihere.

Meanwhile, the founder and leader of the New Force Movement, Nana Kwame Bediako, took the opportunity to urge the young entrepreneurs gathered to make good use of their time as they strive for success.

“I want to congratulate all winners here for their boldness and the courage to keep pushing. I urge you to make good use of your time, and success will be your portion, "he said.

The 2024 edition was sponsored by PayAngels, Fedems, OmniBISC Bank, Maaha Beach Resort and supported by the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

Here are the winners for the 2024 edition;

FORTY UNDER 40 WINNERS LIST 2024

1. GERARD YITAMKEY (CREDITMALL LIMITED)
   INVESTMENT-
2. SWEETY ABORCHIE (JOYNEWS)
   MEDIA BROADCAST

3.ENOCH YAW ODURO-AGYEI (BWIRED MEDIA)- MUSIC
EDUCATION-

4.Philip Badger (Living Stones Family Church) SOCIAL
ENTREPRENEUR-

5.Janette Duah (Jandel Ltd)- EVENT LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE-

6.Matthew Agambire (Bondaana Clothing)- CUSTOMISED CLOTHING
(MALE)-

7.Yolanda Koomson (Yoli Koomson)
FUTURISTIC FASHION-

8. Rita Ama Nupe Demuyakor (Advocate for Fair Legal Access Ghana)
   ADVOCACY-

9.RAFA NAASRDEEN (CHIC BEAUTY AND COSMETICS)- NAIL
TECHNOLOGY-

10.EDNA FRIMPONG (AHOFADE)- SHOE MAKING-

11. BARBARA AFIA CLASS-PETER (HONOUR-BARBARA CENTRE FOR
    SPEECH-LANGUAGE THERAPY) - SPEECH THERAPY-
12. Issaka Ibrahim (Metropolitan Pensions Trust)
    PENSIONS-
13. Issac Tetteh (Obrempong Shot It)
    MEDIA (DIGITAL AND SOCIAL)-
14. Stephen Ashong (Farmernii and Edsia Ghana)- AGRI BUSINESS-
15. Kofi Ansah (Ahodwo Farms)- AGRO-PROCESSING-
    .
16. Winston Yeboah Danso (East Legon Football Academy)
    SPORTS- SPONSORED BY OCEAN SPRAY-
17. Matthew Ansah (Lyme Haus)- COMMUNICATIONS-
18. Thomas Osei Mensah (Psla Africa Limited) - MARKETING-
19. Freditta Apeagyei (Nguvusheacare)
    SOCIAL ENTERPRISE- WOMEN DEVELOPMENT- Presented by Mami
    Gyamfua Yeboah
20. Amdiya Abdul Latiff -Eco-Me Africa And Rugirlz EMS
    (EcoPeriod Reusable Sanitary Pads)- SOCIAL ENTERPRISE-
    HEALTHCARE-
21. Wendy Addo (WENDY SHAY FOUNDATION )
    PHILANTHROPY AND CHARITY-CHILD SUPPORT-
22. Gideon Wiredu Awuah (Firstrate Charity Foundation)
    PHILANTHROPY AND CHARITY-DISABILITY-
23. Gloria Boatemaa Andoh (Weinglo Family International)
    PHILANTHROPY AND CHARITY- MENTAL WELLNESS-
24. Stephanie Adu (Colorbox Cosmetics)
    BEAUTY AND LIFESTYLE -
25. Eugene Amo-Asamoah (Kumasi Compost And Recycling Plant
    Ltd) ENVIRONMENTAL & CLIMATE SUSTAINABILITY-
26. Percy Jackson (Slates Developments)
    INTERIOR DESIGN-
27. Adeline Quarshie (Credence Micro Credit)
    BANKING AND FINANCE- SPONSORED BY OMNIBSIC BANK-
28. Tiwaa Yeboah (Highbury Angels School)- EDUCATION-
29. Emmanuel Obiri Addo (Kyei-Bekind Ent. Ltd.)-FAMILY
    BUSINESS-
30. Seth Donkor (Enterprise Computing Ltd.)- SCIENCE,
    TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION-
31. Yolanda Otoo (Nungua Warehouse Ghana Limited)
    PROFESSIONAL SERVICES-
32. Yahya Tarek Diab (Veros Petroleum)- ENERGY/OIL AND GAS
33. Aisha Ayensu (Christie Brown)- FASHION-
34. Frances Quarcoopome (JamJar Company Ltd)- EVENT
    MANAGEMENT & PLANNING-
35. Daniel Opoku Gyamfi (Savanna Opticals and Eyecare)-HEALTH
    AND WELLNESS-
36. Elvis Sarpong (Nguni Bar and Grill (BrandLab Media)
    HOSPITALITY-
37. Fredaline Asiedu (Fashion Vault)- SALES AND RETAILING-
38. Derick Boateng (LB Services Limited)- LOGISTICS AND
    SHIPPING-
39. Patrick Asare (Koffmahr Foundation)- COMMUNITY
    DEVELOPMENT-
40. Ebenezer Crosby Arthur (Accord Industrial Services)
    SAFETY AND SECURITY-
41. Lesley Semackor (Lefahs Studios)- THEATRE AND ARTS-
42. Albert Nii Ayi Tagoe (Published Author)- AUTHORSHIP AND
    CREATIVE WRITING- Presented.
43. Yusif Jnr Meizongo (Maison Yusif Fragrance)
44. Amankwaa Agyeman (Royal Image Group)- JOURNALISM
    (RADIO, TV, & NEWSPAPER)-
45. Delasy Gbekor (Twelve In Twelve LBG)- PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD
46. Yahya Tarek Diab ( Veros Petroleum Limited) BEST AMONG EQUALS AWARD