KGL Group Executive Chairman Alex Dadey Honoured with Forbes Best of Africa Award
The Executive Chairman of KGL Group, Alex Apau Dadey, has been honoured with the prestigious Forbes Best of Africa Corporate Leadership and Innovation Award.
The award was presented at a high-profile Leadership and Philanthropy Forum held at the House of Lords in London by Mark A. Furlong, President of Custom Solutions Media for Forbes Media.
The Forbes Best of Africa Awards celebrate visionary business leaders who are building globally competitive enterprises while making significant contributions to Africa’s economic and social development.
Citation
The award citation highlighted Mr. Dadey’s transformative leadership in steering KGL Group’s expansion into digital solutions and fintech, which has revolutionized Ghana’s lottery and gaming industry and fostered financial inclusion.
Presenting the honour, Mr. Furlong stated: “On behalf of the Forbes Best of Africa Award Committee, it is my honor to present to you the Forbes Best of Africa Corporate Leadership & Innovation Award.”
The official citation praised Mr. Dadey’s transformative leadership: “As Executive Chairman of KGL Group, you have successfully led the company’s expansion into digital solutions, fintech, and technology-driven platforms that have revolutionized Ghana’s lottery and gaming industry while fostering financial inclusion. Under your stewardship, KGL Group has risen to become a leading African corporate brand, exemplifying innovation, social impact, and sustainable business practices.”
Appreciation
Receiving the award alongside his wife and children, Mr. Dadey expressed heartfelt appreciation: “I am truly humbled by this recognition. My sincere gratitude goes to the Forbes team for this honor, and to the extraordinary team at KGL Group, including our Board, Management, and Staff, whose dedication has made this possible. I want to encourage all Africans in the diaspora to return home and contribute their knowledge to building the continent.
After living in London for over 20 years, I made the decision to return to Ghana to serve and create impact. Ten years on, I am proud to have built one of Ghana’s most successful technology-driven businesses, and I am honored that Forbes recognizes this journey.”
Apart from leading KGL Group to become the leading corporate brand in Africa, Mr. Alex Dadey has also achieved significantly in the areas of Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) and Corporate Social Investment(CSI) projects in Ghana including sponsoring the Ghana Black Stars to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, construction of multimillion-dollar ultra-modern Mental Health Facility in the Ashanti Region in partnership with the King of Ashanti Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and free supply of incubators to various hospitals in Ghana.
The others are GHC 3 million annually to support Stabilization Fund of NLA, GHC 2 million annually to support NLA Good Causes Foundation, Scholarships to several orphans & destitute children, sponsorship packages for various charity organizations across Ghana and Africa, and currently steps are being taken by KGL Group to partner Ghana Medical Trust Fund(also known as MahamaCares), a landmark initiative of President John Mahama aimed at providing financial assistance to individuals living with chronic diseases across Ghana. The Mahamacares seeks to cover the cost of care and medication for Non-communicable diseases not currently included under the National Health Insurance Scheme(NHIS), as well as invest in health infrastructure, medical equipment, specialist training, and research to enhance access to quality healthcare delivery in Ghana.
