AK24 Entertainment Wins Event Promoter of the Year at the 2025 Ghana Entertainment Awards USA
AK24 Entertainment has been named Event Promoter of the Year (USA) at the seventh edition of the 2025 Ghana Entertainment Awards USA.
The prestigious recognition celebrates AK24 Entertainment’s outstanding contributions to promoting Ghanaian and African music, culture and live entertainment in the United States. Under the leadership of founder and executive producer Samuel Obeng, the Columbus, Ohio-based entertainment company has established itself as a growing force within the African entertainment industry.
Since its establishment in 2022, AK24 Entertainment has remained committed to creating memorable experiences that bring people together while providing a platform for African artists, performers and creatives. Through concerts, cultural celebrations and community-centered events, the company continues to connect members of the African diaspora with the music and traditions they cherish.
Receiving the Event Promoter of the Year award represents an important milestone in AK24 Entertainment’s journey. It recognizes the company’s consistency, creative vision and dedication to delivering professionally organized events for audiences across Ohio and beyond.
“This award belongs to everyone who has supported AK24 Entertainment—the artists, sponsors, partners, production teams and, most importantly, the people who continue to attend and support our events,” said Samuel Obeng. “We are truly grateful for this recognition. It motivates us to continue working hard, promoting our culture and creating bigger opportunities for African entertainment in the United States.”
The name AK24 is inspired by the Twi word “Akwantufoɔ,” meaning “travelers,” reflecting the company’s connection to the African diaspora and the cultural journey shared by Africans around the world. Its guiding slogan, “Promoting the Culture,” represents AK24 Entertainment’s mission to celebrate African identity through music, entertainment and community engagement.
The award also strengthens AK24 Entertainment’s vision of becoming one of the most respected African-owned entertainment brands in the United States. The company plans to continue expanding its event portfolio, building partnerships and producing experiences that showcase African excellence on a larger stage.
Winning Event Promoter of the Year at the 2025 Ghana Entertainment Awards USA is not only a victory for AK24 Entertainment—it is also a proud moment for Columbus, Ohio, and the wider Ghanaian community in the United States.
With this latest achievement, AK24 Entertainment remains focused on its mission: promoting the culture, connecting communities and taking African entertainment to greater heights.
