The award was presented to him at the premises Accra based Starr FM by Representatives of Shine Publication, Organisers of the award scheme.

The Managing Director of Shine Publications, Jerry Wonder said since entertainment personality’s help in shaping the society, it is necessary to award them to encourage them for a good work done.

Giving the rational behind the award, Mr. Wonder said Bola Ray has been a thriving force in the Ghanaian entertainment industry with his concept, ‘Ghana Meets Naija’.

He added that the concept, has grown into ‘tool’ that is continually uniting cultures. “He, indeed, is a brand that must be encouraged for others to follow, especially in recent times when young acts are more focused on acquiring wealth only rather than merging their ambitions with positive societal impacts,” he said.

Bola Ray is the topmost on the 20 chart list which was presented with other entertainment giants.

 The chart was accumulated by the Shine Publications survey team made up of University Graduates and support from other scholars from notable tertiary institutions.

The main objective of the chart is to set difference between the popularity of the celebrity and the influence they have on the society.