Kofi Ahovi

 Bola Ray, Dr. Edith Dankwa and Juliet Ibrahim Honoured at SHIMEI Star Influential Awards LadySam, founder of SHIMEI Solutions, hosted her 7th International Women’s Day event alongside the 2nd SHIMEI Star Influential Awards at Silverbird Cinema Ghana on 5th March 2026. The event was held together with the INCLUDEHer Conference, a collaboration with Global Media Alliance, the International Relations and Diplomacy Network Ghana and Capemay Properties. Among the honourees were media personality Nat Kwabena Adisi, popularly known as Bola Ray, who received the SHIMEI Man of the Year Award 2026, business leader Dr. Edith Dankwa who received the SHIMEI Executive Leader of the Year Award 2026, and actress Juliet Ibrahim who was presented with a special honour recognising 20 Years of Excellence in Film which was received on her behalf by her sister, Sonia Ibrahim. The SHIMEI Star Influential Awards celebrates individuals and organisations making meaningful impact in society, particularly in...

 The Accelerating Action to Advance Impact conference, held alongside the inaugural SHIMEI Star Influential Awards, was a resounding success. This year marked the 6th year that LadySam, founder of SHIMEI Solutions, has celebrated International Women's Day through impactful events aimed at empowering women. LadySam is a life coach, customer service trainer, and consultant, and she has dedicated her career to helping individuals and organizations achieve success. The SHIMEI Star Influential Awards were founded by Samantha Wuta-Ofei (LadySam), in honor of her mother Stella, whose name means "Star." The word SHIMEI itself has a biblical meaning, signifying “to hear of” or “good reputation,” which perfectly reflects the event’s purpose of celebrating those whose efforts often go unrecognized. LadySam emphasized that the SHIMEI Star Influential Awards were designed to spotlight individuals and organizations that make a difference without seeking recognition. The evening was a c...