On 1st August, 2025 – by YIMGA Team
In a ceremony filled with gratitude, legacy, and emotion, the Youth In Me Ghana Awards (YIMGA) proudly presented a Lifetime Achievement Award to Madam Grace Omaboe, affectionately known across generations as Maame Dokono.
This recognition celebrates her immeasurable impact on Ghanaian arts, media, and youth empowerment a legacy that continues to inspire even in today’s digital age.
The Face That Shaped Our Childhoods
From her unforgettable role in By The Fireside to her appearances in countless local dramas, Maame Dokono has been a pillar of Ghanaian storytelling. She didn’t just act she nurtured values, traditions, and emotional strength in children and families across the country.
For many, her voice meant it was time to gather, to listen, to learn, and to laugh. Through television, she became a national mother figure – wise, strong, and unshakeably Ghanaian.
A Voice for Women and the Vulnerable
Beyond her artistic roles, Maame Dokono has been a fearless advocate for women’s rights, social welfare, and political representation. She used her platform to challenge injustice, open conversations about domestic violence, and push for gender equality.
Her foundation and humanitarian work uplifted orphans, supported young girls, and spoke boldly on issues others were silent about.
Why YIMGA Honoured Her
YIMGA recognizes Maame Dokono not just for what she did – but how she did it:
- With dignity, integrity, and deep cultural relevance
- By mentoring a generation of Ghanaian entertainers, especially women
- By using fame not for personal glory, but for national upliftment
Words from the CEO
Maame Dokono is not just a star – she is a symbol. A symbol of what it means to lead with heart, to preserve culture, and to uplift others. Ghana is better because of her,” – said Shadrach Obugyei, CEO of YIMGA.
A Lasting Legacy
As Ghana’s creative space grows, it stands on the shoulders of icons like Maame Dokono who paved the way with purpose, grace, and power. YIMGA salutes her not only as an actress but as a cultural heroine, advocate, and eternal mother to the nation.
Congratulations, Maame Dokono.
Your story is forever etched in the soul of Ghana.
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