EMY Africa honours Cobhams Asuquo
The 8th EMY Africa Awards has honoured multitalented Nigerian singer and pianist, Cobhams Asuquo, with the prestigious Man of Courage Award in a ceremony held in Ghana.
In his heartfelt acceptance speech, Cobhams reflected on the extraordinary courage it took to navigate the challenges of growing up as a blind individual in Africa during the 1980s.
#EMYAfrica23 Man of Courage Award goes to Nigerian singer, song writer and producer, the incredible @cobhamsasuquo! pic.twitter.com/ly3VQCp7IQ
— EMY Africa (@EMYAfrica) October 14, 2023
During the event, Cobhams shared his enthusiasm, emphasizing that this marked his inaugural attendance at the EMY Africa Awards, and he expressed genuine delight in being part of the celebratory occasion. The award is a testament to his remarkable courage and musical contributions.
Cobhams set the tone for the event with his captivating performance, enchanting the audience with his melodious voice.
The multi-talented artist captivated guests with his melodious voice and delivered a captivating performance of “We Plenti” alongside Ghana’s talented artist, Efya.
First performance of the night from @cobhamsasuquo giving us a mezmerizing music experience.
Tune in to @joyprimetv, @adomtv and EMY Africa Network on YouTube now to join in. pic.twitter.com/Buy48Ps1mO
— EMY Africa (@EMYAfrica) October 14, 2023
The gifted pianist delighted the audience with a medley of songs, including a heartfelt rendition of “Jailer” by the famous Nigerian singer Asa demonstrating his exceptional musical prowess.
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The 8th EMY Africa Awards, hosted by Nigeria’s Nancy Isime and Ghana’s Nathaniel Attoh, drew a distinguished crowd from both Ghana and Nigeria.
The event is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating outstanding African men making significant contributions to the continent.
