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ROYALTY IN ATTENDANCE: HIS MAJESTY OTUMFUO OSEI TUTU II TO GRACE GUBA AWARDS 2025 IN BARBADOS
ROYALTY IN ATTENDANCE: HIS MAJESTY OTUMFUO OSEI TUTU II TO GRACE GUBA AWARDS 2025 IN BARBADOS
“A King Returns Across the Atlantic.
400 years after history was rewritten, His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, joins the GUBA Awards 2025 in Barbados reigniting the bridge between Africa and the Caribbean.”
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The GUBA Awards 2025 is set to be one of the most significant gatherings of African and Caribbean excellence — a grand convergence of leaders, investors, creatives, and cultural icons under the theme “Reclaiming Our Atlantic Destiny: Connect, Build, Renew.
His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, will be in royal attendance, lending his distinguished presence to this historic celebration that unites continents through legacy, leadership, and shared purpose.
The GUBA Trade & Investment Conference and GUBA Awards 2025 will be held from 10th – 12th November 2025 at the Wyndham Grand Barbados, Sam Lord’s Castle All-Inclusive Resort.
A chartered flight will depart from Accra and Lagos on 9th November, symbolizing a monumental return journey connecting Africa to the Caribbean 400 years after the British first arrived in Barbados.
This royal participation underscores the Asantehene’s unwavering commitment to fostering unity, promoting trade, and advancing Africa’s global influence. His Majesty’s presence serves as a reminder that Africa’s greatness continues to inspire generations across oceans linking heritage with progress, and tradition with transformation.
Event Overview
Event: GUBA Trade & Investment Conference & GUBA Awards 2025
Theme: Reclaiming Our Atlantic Destiny: Connect, Build, Renew
Dates: 10th – 12th November 2025
Venue: Wyndham Grand Barbados – Sam Lord’s Castle All-Inclusive Resort
Chartered Flight: 9th – 13th November 2025 (Accra & Lagos to Barbados)
Website: www.gubaawards.com In Partnership With
Government of Barbados | Invest Barbados | Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. | Barbados Chamber of Commerce & Industry | Barbados High Commission Ghana Export Barbados | National Cultural Foundation
Sponsored by: RNAQ | KGL Foundation | Capemay Properties | HP |Afrexim Bank | Canex| Diaspora Office Ghana | Ghana Tourism Authority
Media Partners: Joy Business | Nation News | SBB Media|
Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana, will deliver the Keynote Address
Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana, will deliver the Keynote Address at the GUBA Trade and Investment Conference on 10th November 2025 at the Wyndham Grand Barbados – Sam Lord’s Castle All-Inclusive Resort.
As a respected advocate for Pan-African collaboration and economic diplomacy, Hon. Ablakwa will share insights on strengthening Africa–Caribbean relations, driving intra-African trade, and fostering sustainable partnerships across the diaspora.
Hosted by the Government of Barbados, this historic conference unites leaders, investors, and visionaries under the theme “Reclaiming Our Atlantic Destiny: Connect, Build, Renew.”