The second Africa edition of the prestigious annual Predecessors Awards 2023 has rewarded some personalities who have distinguished themselves in various fields. 

Thirty-three heroes from various African countries like Ghana, Nigeria, Benin, Liberia, Egypt, South Africa, Gambia, Uganda, and so on were brought together to be celebrated and honored. 

These included people in the clergy, leadership, creative arts, hospitality, sports, the media, among other fields.

Ali Jara, one of Ghana's best goalkeepers of all time, and Wilberforce Mfum, the phenomenal goal scorer known for shooting a ball to tear a net were honored. Former President John Agyekum Kufuor received the Legend Category Award for his great leadership, and Rt. Honorable Alban Kingsford S. Bagbin was also honored for his years of sterling leadership in Ghana's Parliament. 

The honorees included Professor E.K. Larbi, Erasmus Douglas Djarbeng Esq., Anick Basilia Santos, Rev. Dr. E.S.M. Markwei, Mr. Anthony Pile, Founder of Blueskies, Mr. George Prah, Nana Kingsley Mensah, Mrs. Mary Amoah Kuffour, Dr. Joseph K. Essibu, Ps Francis Soska Forbes, Dr. Sameh Maurice Tawfik, Nana Ama Serwaa Bonsu, Prince Mohamad Cheaib, Prof. Kofi Abraham, Habiba Atta Forson, Mr. Fred Thompson, Mr. Steven Williams, Amb. Dr. Abena Tay, Ms. Doris Abbey, Mrs. Peace Kporvie, Rev. Dr. Seth Ablorh, Ambassador Daintowon Pay-Bayee, Rev. Dr. Nanayaa Owusu Prempeh, Rev. Emmanuel Theo-Zion, Mr. Samuel Kisolo, David Kotei (D.K. Poison), and Mrs. Rose Karikari Anang. 

Rev. Professor Samuel Adjepong won the Outstanding Personality of the year award for his great impact in education and religion. And the late great Evangelist Francis Akwasi Amoako was given the posthumous Category award. His wife and son were present to receive the award of the hero's behalf.

Addressing the guests and dignitaries present, the Founding President of Relevant Achievers Impacting Nations and of the Predecessors Awards Worldwide, Mr. Raphaelle Antwi touched on three unique objectives of the Predecessors Awards Worldwide. 

He explained the global nature of the vision, and mentioned that on July 29 this year, twenty-one heroes from various countries in Europe were celebrated and honored in the city of Strasbourg, France. And on November 11, twenty-five heroes in America will be awarded in Florida. 

Secondly, Author Ralph, as he is widely known explained that one of the primary objectives of the Predecessors Awards was to immortalize the legacies of heroes in society. Therefore, all honorees have stories of their lives, successes, failures, lessons, etc. written, published, and launched for them in their various countries. Timeless as books are, generations unborn would come and read about these heroes when they are long gone. 

Each of the honorees is also encouraged to take one project dear to their heart that would benefit society. And the foundation facilities the execution of the project.