Congratulations! Kofi Adjorlolo Receives International Award

Award -winning actor, Kofi Adjorlolo was last Thursday honoured in Liberia by President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf with the International Golden Image award.

The award seeks to recognize individuals and institutions for excellence and dedication in their various endeavors and creating an impact on communities and in the society as a whole.

Under the theme “Let’s maintain the peace “, and commemorating 169 years of independence, the event, the 7th edition this year, took place in Monrovia at the Monrovia City Hall and was well attended by dignitaries from all over the world.

The Award has eight(8) categories. Education, Empowerment/ Development, Leadership, Democracy, Peace and Security, Health, Human Rights, and Creative Arts/Culture.

Kofi Adjorlolo who is well known for his accomplishments and versatility in the art of film making and acting was cited for excellence in the creative arts category with special mention for promoting peace and unity through film making thereby creating a positive impact on society.

Ambassador Queen Juli Endee, Cultural Ambassador of Liberia and visionary founder of the international Golden Awards reiterated, in her goodwill address the need for advocacy for social Justice and community engagement through communication for development, peace, and capacity building programs with emphasis on children affected by the prolong civil war in Liberia.

Kofi Adjorlolo in his acceptance speech after receiving the award made a call on all artiste both young and old especially in the West Africa region to work harder and enhance their roles and responsibilities in nation building, empowerment, and skill training programs to accelerate cultural development. He also expressed gratitude to President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf for the honour bestowed on him by the government and people of Liberia.