[PHOTOS] Radio Africa staff join group CEO Quarcoo as he receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Thursday evening was all pomp and color for Radio Africa Group staff as Group CEO Patrick Quarcoo received a Lifetime Achievement Award, from the AllAfrica Media Leaders' Summit.

The AllAfrica Gala Dinner and Excellence Award Ceremony was held at the Glee Hotel in Runda, Nairobi.

Quarcoo was honoured for his dedication and contributions, which have shaped the landscape of journalism in Africa.

In his acceptance speech, he dedicated the award to journalists in Africa and called for more innovation in the media landscape.

"Thank you so much for the award. I want to dedicate this award to hundreds of journalists in Africa. For everybody who joins my organisation I tell them that we must create incredible media products that change countries," Quarcoo said.

"We have an incredible responsibility to listen to our market and shape minds to make it happen."

In attendance was Head of Content Paul Ilado, Head of Electronic Radio Africa Susan Kimachia, Star Publications Chief Operating Officer Agnes Kalekye, Deputy Digital Editor Nancy Agutu and Group HR Jemima Ngode.