Launching of the first ever legacy Awards in Finland -

Launching of the first ever legacy Awards in Finland 

The Launching of the Legacy Awards marked a historic and memorable moment in Finland and the entire Europe , as distinguished African leadership, culture, diplomacy, and excellence were celebrated on an international stage for the very first time. The prestigious event was proudly hosted by  Ceci Educare Oy under the visionary leadership of Cecilia Naadensua Quarshie.

The elegant gathering brought together respected dignitaries, cultural representatives, international guests, and members of the African diaspora community in Finland to witness the official unveiling of the Legacy Awards , an initiative created to honour transformational leadership, cultural preservation, diplomacy, humanitarian impact, and the strengthening of ties between Africa and the diaspora.

For the first time in history, the prestigious Legacy Awards were launched in Finland to celebrate and honour distinguished awards named after some of Africa’s most respected and influential leaders:

The purpose of the Legacy Awards is to preserve and celebrate African excellence, inspire future generations, promote cultural diplomacy, and recognise leaders whose impact continues to shape communities across Africa and the diaspora. The awards also seek to build bridges between nations through education, culture, leadership, and international collaboration.

The atmosphere throughout the event was filled with pride, unity, honour, and cultural celebration. Guests experienced moments of inspiration through speeches, networking, royal acknowledgements, and discussions centred on African heritage, leadership, and the future of diaspora engagement in Europe. The launch symbolised not only recognition of great leadership but also the beginning of a long-term vision to establish Finland as a platform for international African cultural and diplomatic excellence.

It was a great honour to also recognise and award members of the high delegation present in Finland, whose presence added prestige and significance to the historic occasion. Their participation reflected the growing relationship between African traditional institutions, international diplomacy, and diaspora-led initiatives abroad.

The successful launch of the Legacy Awards marks only the beginning. Plans are already underway to host an exclusive grand award ceremony in the near future, dedicated to officially recognising and celebrating these notable leaders and distinguished personalities on an even larger international platform.