The Deputy Head of Corporate Affairs of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Mr. Kofi
Atta Kakra Kusi has received an honorary award at the maiden edition of the
Africa Youth Talent Achievers Awards (AYOTAA) under the theme, “Rewarding Africa’s Thriving Talents” held at the National Theatre on Friday, April 21, 2023.

The honorary award acknowledges him as the “Africa Corporate Man of the Year”.

The Deputy Head of Corporate Affairs was among several others who received
awards for their outstanding contribution to putting Ghana and Africa on the
global map by projecting the rich Ghanaian and African Culture, Heritage and
Resources through Tourism and the media landscape.

“On behalf of myself, my institution the Ghana Tourism Authority, my family and
team, I wish to express my heartfelt appreciation to the Organisers for the honour of this award. I am deeply humbled by the award and accept the challenge that it imposes on me to continue to lead exemplary leadership and discovery of young talents hinged on nothing else but compassion and people-first,” he said on Friday April 21, 2023.

Mr. Kusi continues, “l accept with humility, appreciation and pride this honorary award and dedicate to all who have contributed to the success”.

The Deputy Head of Corporate Affairs of the Ghana Tourism Authority was
appointed as the Board Secretary of the Authority from 2010 – 2014 where he
served the Board of Directors diligently. Again, after his tenure of office as the Board Secretary, he got appointed as the Special Assistant to the then Chief
Executive of the Authority, Mr. Charles Osei Bonsu. He has served on various
Tourism Committees and won several awards.

Mr. Kusi is a PR and Marketing Practitioner with vast experience in his field of
expertise. He holds two (2) Masters Degrees; one is Master of Arts Degree in
Public Relations from the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ), now University of

Media, Arts and Communication and a Master of Business Administration (MBA)
in Marketing from the Methodist University Ghana. He was at the GIMPA Law
School for one year but did not complete his course of study due to other equally important national assignment.

The annual awards scheme is an initiative of Supreme Innovations Live Media
with Mr. Joshua K. Agbenyah Jnr as the CEO / Executive Director and Producer
to recognize outstanding performance and contribution of personalities in the academia, corporate world, politics, entrepreneurs, civil society, etc. It is to acknowledge inspiring African Creatives and Personalities who are breaking the bias and putting Africa on the global map and market.

Nomination on the awards is based on ones works and brand, as well as votes on
competitive awards, works and the final conclusion of the board. It aims at
supporting young creative and being their voice.

AYOTAA honouree 2023 list
 
Akumaa Mama Zimbi – Africa Innovative Female Media Personality of the Year –
Ghana

BigSam Kisakye Katabaro – Africa Humanitarian of the year – Uganda

Miss Ida Nylander - Africa Innovative Entrepreneur of the year - Ghana 

Mrs. Chichi Yakubu (CEO NYONYO) – Africa Innovative Food Brand of the year 

Dr. Blaise Ackom – Africa Health Patron of the year 

Mr. Thomas Osei Mensah (CEO, Priority Solution Limited Africa) – Africa Thriving
Man of the year 

Prince Ruben (CEO, PHOTO PHACTORY) – Africa Revolutional Photographer of the
year

Miss. Nancy Blanc (CEO, GHANA MAKE UP STUDIO) – Africa Revolutional Make
Up Artist of the year

Mr. Fio Richardson Commey (DIRECTOR, POLICY PLANNING, NATIONAL
COMMISSION ON CULTURE) - Africa Indigenous Man of the year - Ghana

Mr. Raj Mirpuri ( HEAD OF SALES, BEL-AQUA) – Africa Business Man of the year -
Ghana

Ameyaw Debrah (CEO, AMEYAW MEDIA) - Africa Innovative Blogger of the year  

Nana Kojo – (CEO, KOJO KREATIONS) – Africa Innovative Man of the year

Mr. Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi - ( Deputy Head, Corporate Affairs of Ghana Tourism
Authority) - Africa Corporate Man of the Year 

AYOTAA 2023 winners list

Blogger of the year – Abubakari Sadiq Yakubu - Ghana

Brand Influencer of the year – Ash Musy – Nigeria

Fashion Brand of the year – Hakhakhi Franchesca Masindi – South Africa

Fashion Icon of the year – Charlie Dior – Ghana

Female Model of the year – Zabelo Hlabisa – South Africa

Female Vocalist of the year – Ijekimora Kimorality - Nigeria

Food Brand of the year – Seph’s Local bar - Ghana

Humanitarian of the year – David Atamina – Ghana

Instrumentalist of the year – Mac Hamlet – Ghana

Photographer of the year - Deximos Rodgers - Uganda

Talent Manager of the year – Kwesi Stanza – Ghana

Young Female Achiever of the year – Thee Ammartian – Zimbabwe

Promising Musical Artiste of the year – Ktwins – Ghana

Song Writer of the year- O’jeuz – Ghana

Female Media Personality of the year – Doreen Avio - Ghana

Beauty Queen of the year - Gifty Boakye – Ghana