London saw the first ever African Pride Awards take place on Sunday the 31st of July 2016 at the highbrow venue of Cafe De Paris. The award ceremony which was organised by Africa Unplugged and Therapy Entertainment LTD was solely set up to honour Africans making incredible strides in their different industries in the UK and the African diaspora community at large. The night thoroughly showcased the African culture in all its splendour with top entertainers from comedy, music and dance thrilling the guests. The event was hosted by popular UK broadcasters Adesope Olajide and Amanda Star of Factory78, Vox Africa TV, Ben TV and Beat FM respectively, the gala night was well attended with over 350
guest from celebrities from the world of sport and the movers and shakers of the UK entertainment industry With stars such as Chris Eubank Jnr, African boxing champion Larry Ekundayo, Capital extras Tim Westwood
and Wild N Out”s Kojo the comedian amongst the attendees. amazing performances from Coco Mbassi, Bantu Arts African Dancers, ITV’s Lateef Lovejoy to name a few.
Check the winners list below;
Outstanding Media & PR
Ameyaw Debra – Ghana
Best Africa Club UK 2016/ Club Nights UK
La lounge- Uganda
Outstanding PAN Africa Chef/Caterers/Restauranteurs
805 – Nigeria
Steven Keshi Award – Outstanding achievement in sport 2016
Anthony Joshua – Nigeria
The sam Sarpong foundation award for outstanding achievement in fashion
Lou Ratidzo – Zimbabwe/Nigeria
Entrepreneur or business of the year 2016 – (Lifestyle and Entertainment Sponsored by API)
David Zinyama – Zimbabwe
Tv / Radio personality of the year
Adesope – NIGERIA
Best event organiser 2016
Akwaaba UK – Ghana
MUA of the Year
Beauty by JJ – Nigeria
Outstanding Disc Jockey of the year
Dj Yung Milli – Nigeria
Africa Artist of the year nominee’s
Wizkid – NIGERIA
Artist of the year UK nominee’s
Fuse ODG – Ghana
The Sam sarpong award for best dance & choreography
CEO Dancers – Nigeria / South Africa
Best Africa Entertainment Platform
Nollywood – Nigeria
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