Giileh becomes first Sierra Leonean Gospel singer to receive a White House Award during her 2nd album launch


Freetown | 30th March 2022 | Vertex Media

It was a remarkable moment for one of Sierra Leone’s finest Gospel artistes Giileh Kebbie Scholz for being awarded a United States President (Joe Biden) Lifetime Achievement Award for her long standing service as a singer. This makes her the first Sierra Leonean to receive such an award in that category.

Giileh received this awesome award during her 2nd album launch – titled ‘GIILEH’S YOU ARE‘, on the 27th March 2022, at the KPCIM Church Silver Spring, Maryland USA. The renown actress and humanitarian has been in service as a Gospel singer for over 11 years, with outstanding impacts on society.

Giileh has also contributed immensely to several development aspects of life. Through her non-profit organizations and businesses, she raised funds to help the fight against Ebola and several other crisis. Also organizing events such as the African Gospel Musicians Concert, Nollywood Magazine Launch, SLAAM Awards, of which she is the CEO, etc.

The ‘GIILEH’S YOU ARE’ album launch was a success, as it was graced by top Sierra Leonean celebrities like Succulent, Aklass, Menace De General, Shady Baby, Christo Wizo, Winstina Taylor, David Candy, etc.

The event was also graced by many dignitaries from various facets, including but not limited to the following:

Presidential Awards Delegation

  1. Rev. Dr. Agorom DIKE – White House Laison for CAFBLC
  2. Rev Dr. Christin Gobio – West African Director CAFBLC and Co-chair Presidential Awards Committee
  3. Rev. Dr. George Holmes – Chaplain of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) and Co-chair Presidential Awards Committee
  4. Prophet Dr. Issaka- Southern African Director CAFBLC and Co-Chair Presidential Awards Committee.

Other guests

  1. Laurie Anne Sayles – Fmr. Gaithersburg Councilwoman | Candidate, Montgomery County Council At-Large
  2. Tom DeGonia – Candidate for Montgomery County State ‘s Attorney
  3. Wala Blegay delegate for Prince Georges County District 6
  4. Fatmata Barrie Montgomery County delegate for District 5
    Etc.

The United States President Lifetime Achievement Award otherwise known as the ‘Medal of Honour’ was primarily awarded to Giileh for her accomplishments in the field of Gospel and humanitarianism.

It is a civil award bestowed by the President of the United States. Established by executive order by former US President George W. Bush, the award was established to honor volunteers that give hundreds of hours per year helping others through the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation. The award can be granted to individuals, families, and organizations located throughout the United States. Depending on the number of service hours completed, individuals can receive the Bronze, Silver, Gold, and/or the President’s Call to Service Award. The Call to Service Award is the most prestigious, and it has been awarded to few Americans to recognize over 4,000 hours of extraordinary service including notable honorees such as S. Truett Cathy, Mark Carman, and Zach Bonner. Awardees may receive a personalized certificate, an official pin, medallion, and/or a congratulatory letter from the President depending on the award earned.

By Ibrahim Sorious Samura

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