Re: USA Africa Dialogue Series - TOFAC 2016 AWARDS

Big Congratulations to all the awardees as we wish them many more of such. They all deserve the honor.  Thumbs up!!!

On Jul 5, 2016 12:50 AM, 'Adeshina Afolayan' via USA Africa Dialogue Series <usaafricadialogue@googlegroups.com> wrote:

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Dear ALL:

The 2016 Toyin Falola International Conference on Africa and African Diaspora (TOFAC) is usually distinguished by its awards offered to deserving academics and personalities whose exemplary achievements are profiled as reference for younger generations. 

The awards came after the stimulating plenary key note by Prof. Nimi Wariboko, the Walter G. Muelder Professor of Social Ethics. and Chair of Philosophy, Theology and Ethics at the Boston University School of Theology, Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

This year's awards went to the following:

Prof Jide Osuntokun, the Nelson Mandela Distinguished Africanist Award

Prof. Jide Owoeye, Kwame Nkruma Award

Prof. Nimi Wariboko, The Ali Mazrui Award for Excellence in Scholarship

Prof. Oluyemisi Obilade, The Thabo Mbeki Leadership Award.

Congratulations to all the awardees!

Adeshina Afolayan

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