Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej congratulates the Winners of Merck Foundation Fashion, Song and Film Awards “More Than a Mother” and “Diabetes & Hypertension” Awards 2022.
I am very excited to meet the winners of 2022 awards together with my dear sisters, First Ladies of Africa and looking forward to announce the 2023 winners around March 2024, at the same time I am also excited to announce the call for application of Media Recognition Awards and Music, Film and Fashion Awards of 2024, so all young African talents have the opportunity to work on their creative meaningful messages to break the silence and be the voice of the voiceless in their communities.
You can watch the Merck Foundation Fashion, Song and Film Awards 2022 ceremony here:
It feels amazing to look at the awards of previous years and witness the continues progress in the quality of the creative work and designs we receive year after year since 2017, this in my views, has created a very good impact and it represents a huge milestone towards the culture shift we are aiming to generate with our local partners, Ambassadors and champions. I loved the work, it creatively conveyed important messages in line with the theme of the awards. I welcome our winners to our ‘Fashion & Art with Purpose’ community, as I strongly believe that Fashion and Art play a significant role in raising awareness about health & sensitive social topics by transferring the information in an entertaining way and can bring a culture shift in Africa.
I am congratulating the 43 winners, from 29 African countries. We rewarded the winners by providing them with one year access to an online educational training program called ‘MasterClass’. The MasterClass is an immersive online experience and self-paced learning course that can be accessed anywhere with the internet.
Here is the list of Merck Foundation FASHION Awards “More Than a Mother” 2022 Winners:
FIRST POSITION:
- Charles Kaigwa Madambo, Kenya
- Esther Awukubea, Ghana
- Chanda Chola, Zambia
- Oladipupo Blessing, Nigeria
- David Kwabena Appiah, Ghana
- Ishola Adeyemi Theophilus, Nigeria
- Oloyede Eniola, Nigeria
- Adebayo Balikis Ireti, Nigeria
SECOND POSITION:
- Ambe Odette Awah (Ody Fachy), Ghana
- Rhoda Makena Mutegi, Kenya
- Joel Musasa, Namibia
- Fatou Aïcha Gaye , Senegal
- Libi Schmidt, Namibia
Here are the Winner of Merck Foundation FASHION Awards “Diabetes & Hypertension” 2022:
FIRST POSITION:
- Nelly Banda, Zambia
- Simo Fotso Sidorova, Cameroon
- Nuru Pelekamoyo, Tanzania
- Eric Adomako, Ghana
- Clare Asiimwe, Uganda
- Linda Mensah, Ghana
- Chewe Manase, Zambia
- Dorcas Baliki, Ghana
SECOND POSITION:
- Jude Aryeetey, Ghana
- Bridgette Prah, Ghana
Here is the list of Merck Foundation SONG Awards “More Than a Mother” 2022 Winners:
FIRST POSITION:
1) Precious Udeorah, NIGERIA
(English Language)
Theme: Stopping Gender-based Violence
2) Téné Bénédicte Ouedraogo, BURKINA FASO
(French Language)
Theme: Supporting Girl Education
3) Titus Mbela (Basthma), KENYA
(Local Language)
Theme: Supporting Girl Education
SECOND POSITION:
1) Muga Kelly Angila, KENYA
(English Language)
Theme: Stopping Gender-based Violence
2) Katia Vanessa, MOZAMBIQUE
(Portuguese Language)
Theme: Women Empowerment
THIRD POSITION:
1) Senzo Clive Mavayeya, SOUTH AFRICA
(English Language)
Theme: Supporting Girl Education
2) Lynn Chipendo , ZIMBABWE
(Local Language)
Theme: Breaking Infertility Stigma
FOURTH POSITION:
1) Kalam, BURKINA FASO
(French Language)
Theme: Ending Female Genital Mutilation
Here is the Winner of Merck Foundation SONG Awards “Diabetes & Hypertension” 2022:
FIRST POSITION:
1) Samantha Mogwe, BOTSWANA
(English Language)
Theme: Hypertension Awareness
2) VITA NKANZA Dep’s, DRC
(French Language)
Theme: Adapting a Healthy Lifestyle
SECOND POSITION:
1) Fouad Sarpong (eftii), GHANA
(English Language)
Theme: Diabetes & Hypertension
2) ANDRIAMORASATA NANTENAINA JOSEPH, MADAGASCAR
(French Language)
Theme: Diabetes & Hypertension
THIRD POSITION:
1) Christianah Adebimpe Dare, NIGERIA
(English Language)
Theme: Diabetes Awareness
2) Johannes Medard Tairo, TANZANIA
(English Language)
Theme: Promoting healthy Lifestyle
Here is the list of Merck Foundation FILM Awards “More Than a Mother” 2022 Winners:
FIRST POSITION:
1) Johannes Medard Tairo, TANZANIA
Film Name: STOP FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION
SECOND POSITION:
1) Meri Hyöky, LESOTHO
Film Name: MONSTER (About GBV)
2) Athuman Juma Nakam, TANZANIA
Film Name: ATIGA (About FGM)
THIRD POSITION:
1) Tunu Yongolo and Emmanuel Feruzi, Huzzain Bello, TANZANIA
Film Name: BETWEEN JOY & SORROW (About Infertility Awareness)
Here is the Winner of Merck Foundation FILM Awards “Diabetes & Hypertension” 2022:
FIRST POSITION (French):
1) ESTHER-GÉRARD Marie Arline Megan Désirée and BLOQUET Annick Stephano, MAURITIUS
Film Name: Moi, diabétique (About Diabetes & Hypertension awareness)
Link: https://youtu.be/wVK1goPtiCY
I would also like to announce the Call for Applications for the Merck Foundation Fashion, Song and Film Awards 2024 “More Than a Mother” and “Diabetes and Hypertension”. These awards are in partnership with my dear sisters, the African First Ladies who are also the Ambassadors of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother”. I invite our African talents to share their entries with us at submit@merck-foundation.com.
Call for application for 2024 Merck Foundation Fashion, Song and Film Awards
Kind Regards,
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej,
CEO of Merck Foundation
President of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Campaign.
