Ugandans living in Dubai came together to celebrate exceptional individuals at the Best of the Best People’s Choice Awards 2023. The event, which took place at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Dubai on September 29, 2023, aimed to acknowledge hardworking Ugandans residing and working in the city.
Harima Alyssa, the Public Relations Officer of MimZy Events, organized the awards. They invited members of the Ugandan community in Dubai to participate in the event, and voting was conducted through an online portal. Alyssa mentioned that their intention is to make this an annual event, emphasizing their commitment to recognizing and honoring outstanding Ugandans in Dubai.
The ceremony was hosted by Ugandan media personalities Zambaali Bulasio Mukasa and Sandra Lian Nabiyiki.
Here are the categories and the respective award winners:
- Entrepreneur of the Year (Male): Godfrey Katongole of East Gate Restaurant Abu Dhabi
- Entrepreneur of the Year (Women): Ethel Thaliya
- Young Achievers of the Year: Feiza Nsimbe
- Media Personality of the Year: Reagan Bahasha
- Media House of the Year: Vibes Ug
- Best Event Organizer: Kim’s Production
- Sports Personality of the Year (Men): Musa Batantu
- Sports Personality of the Year (Women): Hadijah Nankanja
- Best Photographer of the Year: Fabshots
- Best Videographer of the Year: Michael Freeman
- Fashion Icon of the Year (Men): Ronnie Kish
- Fashion Icon of the Year (Women): Lician
- Artiste of the Year: Yaseen Rules
- DJ of the Year: Magic Esir
- Popular Tour and Travel: Travel Gurus International
- Best African Restaurant: Mbombo Restaurant
- TikToker of the Year (Men): Kats Ug
- TikToker of the Year (Women): Physical Twins
- Socialite of the Year: Shamim of Sham Events and Arthur July
- Life Achievement: Mayor Ndugwa
The awards highlighted the contributions and achievements of Ugandan individuals in various fields within the Dubai community.
