Legendary actress Grace Omaboe, better known as Maame Dokono has been honoured at the 2024 Ghana Women Awards held on Sunday, October 6 at the Accra International Conference Centre[AICC].
Maame Dokono has graced the silver screens of many Ghanaians over five decades with her exceptional acting skills in movies and drama performances.
She has been a household name and was the face of Ghana’s most popular drama series on television dubbed Akan Drama and the lead actress of the Obra Drama Group. The iconic mother of six also starred in over 50 movies.
Her storytelling television program ‘By the Fireside’ excited viewers, especially the younger ones who were always anticipating the next edition.
Aside from her acting career, Maame Dokono hosted very important radio and television talk shows that addressed pertinent social and human rights issues. She also has three music albums to her credit.
Her passion and compassion for the vulnerable motivated her to establish the Peace and Love orphanage to take care of orphans and the less privileged children in Ghanaian society.
The Ghana Women Awards organized by Brein Consult has over the past 15 years celebrated the achievements of distinguished Ghanaian women across the various sectors of the economy as a way of empowering other women to aspire for greatness.
As one of the honorees on the night, Maame Dokono expressed her gratitude and acknowledged her impact on Ghanaian society.
“I think I have touched the life of every Ghana and I want to say thank you to everybody…. I am a living legend ..Thank you very much”. She said with much elation.
The ultimate award of the night, Legendary Woman went to Madam Belinda Doris Arkorful, CEO of Linda Dor, while gospel duo, Tagoe Sisters, Afi Amoro, CEO of Jandel, and Hajia Hawa Meizongo, CEO of Silverline Productions received honorary awards.
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