BEFFTA WOMAN OF THE YEAR – 2020/21 NOMINEES

BEFFTA MAN OF THE YEAR 2020/21 NOMINEES

After much anticipation of BEFFTA 2020/21 nominees announcement, Europe’s biggest award ceremony celebrating black and ethnic personalities in entertainment, film, fashion, television and arts has finally released one category  on new year’s eve just before the midnight hour. The grand 12th BEFFTA awards nominations proves to be the most diverse so far with new categories added including BEFFTA diversity award, Diverse TV station of the year , Diverse company of the year and many more. With over 6000 guests in attendance  annually BEFFTA awards, founded by entrepreneur, TV presenter and philanthropist Dr Pauline Long in 2009 is back to celebrate greatness within the African, Caribbean and Asian communities but this time virtually for the first time due to Covid-19

The 12th BEFFTA UK anniversary is expected to be celebrated in a very grand prestigious style bringing together several international and UK stars virtually with a common goal to celebrate and honour both unknown and known hard working and extremely talented personalities in entertainment, film, fashion, television, arts, leadership, business, charity and sports.

BEFFTA awards has made history by being the only and first award ceremony to be fully funded by the founder Dr Pauline Long.

With legendary TV personality Sir Trevor McDonald OBE,  entertainment icon Sir Lenny Henry and music mogul Quincy Jones celebrated with BEFFTA UK lifetime achievement awards,  BEFFTA awards UK team looks forward to celebrating yet other deserving legend who will be revealed soon.

BEFFTA founder Dr Pauline Long said, ” A couple of years ago I actually thought about doing BEFFTA virtually due to the global demand, however now it has come easy. The team and I look forward to celebrating even more amazing personalities. We at BEFFTA will continue to carry on with the spirit of giving back.”

In his statement BEFFTA Chairman Chief Bimbo Roberts Afolayan said, I’m proud of the team at BEFFTA for the work they do all year round led by the founder Dr Pauline Long. It is important that we continue to celebrate excellence.

BEFFTA Awards is releasing the nominations in stages, the first set of nominations released on 31st December 2020 are BEFFTA WOMAN OF THE YEAR and BEFFTA MAN OF THE YEAR . The full nomination list with all categories in music, film, fashion, arts, TV, arts, sports, leadership, business and charity will be released gradually in the next few days.

BEFFTA WOMAN OF THE YEAR NOMINEES 2020/21
Aisha Yesufu – Nigeria
Courtney Adeyele – USA
Fatima Maada-Bio – H.E First Lady of Sierra leone
Lucinda Evans – South Africa
Charlot Magayi – Kenya
Djamila Ribeiro – Brazil
Denta Amoateng MBE – Ghana/UK
Kamala Harris – USA
Dr Caroline Makaka – UK
Ashcharya Peiris – India
Aya Chebbi – Nigeria
Cecilia Eben Bleeker – Netherlands
Umutoni Sandrine – Rwanda
Martindale Bernadette Lucy – UK
Natasha Benjamin – UK
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce – Jamaica
Dawn Butler – UK
Jean Ayacko – USA
Serlina Boyd – UK
Anita Etta – Cameroon
Sharan Dhaliwal – UK
Danny Blechner – UK
Professor Ona C Miller – USA
Judith Bakirya – Uganda
Asmaa Kamara James – Sierra Leone
Verona White – UK
Yalitza Aparicio – USA/Mexico
Alexandra Wilson -UK
Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu
Brightstar Kasyoka – Kenya
CaSandra Diggs – USA
Bozoma Saint John – USA
Winnie Wadera – Kenya
Jennifer Ngulube MBE – UK
Primrose Magala – UK
Vanessa Nakate – Uganda
Veronica Kararwa – UK
Nadine White – UK
Shirley Raines – USA
Florence Eshalomi MP – UK
Bisila Bokoko – USA/Equatorial Guinea
Princess Ronke Ademiluyi – UK/Nigeria
Lydia Tett Olet – UK
Imambay Kamara – UK/Sierra Leone
Donna Marie Gowe – Jamaica
Carolyn A Brent – USA
Dr Kate Anolue – UK
Victoria Obaze – UK
Amb. Dr. Lenora Wimberly-Peterson – USA
Princess Ronke Ademiluyi – Nigeria/UK
​​​​​​​Winky Singh – India

BEFFTA MAN OF THE YEAR 2020/21 NOMINEES

Anthony Joshua – UK
Burna Boy – Nigeria
John Boyega – UK
Eddie Ndopu – South Africa
Stormzy – UK
Jerry Williams – Nigeria
Bobi Wine – Uganda
Marcus Rashford – UK
Alfred Brownell – Liberia
Didier Droga – Ivory Coast
Mudiwa Hood – Zimbabwe
Ogweng Obangamari Francis – Uganda
Williams Uchemba – Nigeria
Edward Enninful – UK
Brother Peter Tabichi – Kenya
Emeka Rollas – Nigeria
Faron Alex Paul – UK
Lewis Hamilton – UK
Champ Imi – UK
Davis Williams – UK
Colin Kaepernick – USA
Zubby Michael – Nigeria
David Olusoga – UK
Bisi Alimi – Nigeria
Patrick Delves – Granada
Max Koffi – Congo/Netherlands
Dr Dayo Olomu – UK
Rev Dr Trevor Adams – UK
Tyler Campbell- UK
Stefan Brown – UK
Carl Wilson – USA
Femi Oluwole – UK
​​​​​​​Eugene Ankomah – UK

BEFFTA UK NOMINATION 2020

Europe’s biggest award ceremony celebrating black and ethnic personalities in entertainment, film, fashion, television and arts has officially opened it’s grand 12th year anniversary public nominations a few weeks a go.  The team is busy preparing for the 1st ever virtual BEFFTA awards globally. With over 6000 guests in attendance  annually BEFFTA awards, founded by entrepreneur, TV presenter and philanthropist Dr Pauline Long in 2009 is back to celebrate greatness within the African, Caribbean and Asian communities.

The 12th BEFFTA UK anniversary is expected to be celebrated in a very grand prestigious style bringing together several international and UK stars virtually with a common goal to celebrate and honour both unknown and known hard working and extremely talented personalities in entertainment, film, fashion, television, arts and sports.

BEFFTA awards has made history by being the only and first award ceremony to be fully funded by the founder Dr Pauline Long.

With legendary TV personality Sir Trevor McDonald OBE,  entertainment icon Sir Lenny Henry and music mogul Quincy Jones celebrated with BEFFTA UK lifetime achievement awards,  BEFFTA awards UK team looks forward to celebrating yet other deserving legend who will be revealed soon.

BEFFTA founder Dr Pauline Long said, ” A couple of years ago I actually thought about doing BEFFTA virtually due to the global demand, however now it has come easy. The team and I look forward to celebrating even more amazing personalities. We at BEFFTA will continue to carry on with the spirit of giving back.”

The general public can nominate in the following categories by sending names and details of nominees to nominations@beffta.com

Entertainment Category

Music

1. Best Female Act
2. Best Male Act
3. Best Unsigned Act
4. Best Female Gospel Act
5. Best Male Gospel Act
6. Best International Gospect Act
7. Best International Female Act
8. Best International Male Act
9. Best UK Female African Act
10. Best UK Male African Act
11. Best Newcomer African Act
12. Best UK Reggae Act
13. Best Female International Afrobeats Act
14. Best Male International Afrobeats Act
15. Best Female International Caribbean Act
16. Best Male International Caribbean Act
17. Best Female African Legend
18. Best Male African Legend
19. Best Music Producer
20. Best Music Video Director
21. Best Music Video Producer
22. Best Music Video DOP
23. Best Music Video
24. Best Record Label
25. Best Musician
26. Best Songwriter

Dance

1. Best Dance Act
2. Best Dance Choreographer

Comedy

1. Best Male  Comedian
2. Best Female Comedian

Radio

1. Radio Station of the year
2. Female Radio Personality of the year
3. Male Radio Personality of the year

Podcast

1. Podcast of the year
2. Podcast Presenter of the year

Newspapers/Magazines/Blogs/Social Media Group

1. Best Community Newspaper
2. Magazine of the year
3. Journalist of the year
4. Blog of the year
5. Best Community Website
6. Best Social Media Community Group

Events

1. Best Events Promoter
2. Event of The Year
3. Best Event Planner

DJ

1. Female DJ of the year
2. Male Dj of the year
3. Best International Dj

Photographers

1. Best Events Photographer
2. Best Fashion Photographer

Fashion Designers

1. Best Male Fashion Designer
2. Best Female Fashion Designer
   

Stylists

1. Best Hair Stylist
2. Best Wardrobe Stylist

Make-up Artists

1. Best Make-up Artist
2. Best Make-up Brand

Fashion Choreographers

1. Best Fashion Choreographer

Models

1. Best male model
2. Best female model
3. Best Modelling Agency

Beauty Pageants

1. Best Beauty Pageant
2. Best Beauty Queen
3. Best Former Beauty Queen
4. Best Beauty Pageant Director

Film Category

1. Best director
2. Best Actor
3. Best Actress
4. Best Supporting Actor
5. Best Supporting Actress
6. Best African Film Director
7. Best African Supporting Actress
8. Best African Supporting Actor
9. Best African Actress
10. Best African Actor
11. Best International Film
12. Best International African Film
13. Best UK African Film
14. Best UK Film
15. Best UK African Rising Star
16. Best International African Rising Star
17. International Rising Star
18. Best Producer
19. Best African Producer
20. Best Short Film
21. Best screenwriter/Scriptwriter
22. Best theatre production
23. Best Cinematographer

TV Category

1. Best Actress
2. Best Actor:
3. Best TV Station
4. Best TV Show
5. Best TV personality
6. Best presenter
7. Best Webseries
8. Best online TV

ART Category

1. Best Spoken Word Artist/Poets
2. Best Art Director
3. Best Author

BEFFTA UK Special Awards 2020

1. BEFFTA YOUNG FEMALE ACHIEVER AWARD
2. BEFFTA YOUNG MALE ACHIEVER AWARD
3. BEFFTA INSPIRATION AWARD
4. BEFFTA FASHION ICON
5. BEFFTA FILM ICON
6. BEFFTA ENTERTAINMENT ICON
7. BEFFTA MEDIA ICON
8. BEFFTA CREATIVE ICON
9. BEFFTA EXCELLENCE AWARD
10. BEFFTA LEADERSHIP AWARD
11. BEFFTA HUMANITARIAN AWARD
12. BEFFTA BEST SPORTS PERSONALITY
13. BEFFTA FEMALE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
14. BEFFTA MALE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
15. BEFFTA FEMALE LEGEND AWARD
16. BEFFTA MALE LEGEND AWARD
17. BEFFTA BUSINESS AWARD
18. BEFFTA KEYWORKER AWARD
19. BEFFTA CHARITY AWARD
20. BEFFTA ACTIVIST AWARD

BEFFTA public nominations will close on 16th October 2020

For more information visit www.beffta.com

To sponsor the 12th BEFFTA 2020 grand anniversary email info@beffta.com

To get involved in BEFFTA email info@beffta.com

For press please contact press@beffta.com

BEFFTA 2019 LEGENDS NOMINATIONS

Stars were celebrated at the 11th BEFFTA awards, the BEFFTA Legends awards. The award ceremony honoured veterans who have served in various industries.

BEFFTA BIRMINGHAM

BEFFTA finally takes the awards to different cities in the UK as Birmingham becomes the first host BEFFTA outside London. There is a huge excitement among industry personalities in entertainment, film, fashion, television, arts and sports who are pleased to see the prestigious award body hold it’s first awards gala in a top Birmingham city hotel today.

One of Birmingham’s leading promoter and artiste said, “it’s about time BEFFTA launched in Birmingham, we are honoured!”

BEFFTA Birmingham nominee Natalie Maragh lamented on receiving her nomination, “thank you so much, I’m overwhelmed.”

The award ceremony which is fully funded by philanthropist Dr Pauline Long is celebrating the 10th BEFFTA awards event in 10 cities. The celebration dubbed as #Beffta10years10Cities will see cities such as Glasgow, Cardiff, Manchester and Bristol host BEFFTA.  BEFFTA USA took place in Atlanta a few years ago which saw many personalities being honoured. The award ceremony is also tipped to launch in Canada, Toronto soon. Other cities launching BEFFTA will be announced shortly.

BEFFTA awards is the biggest and most prestigious award ceremony that celebrates the achievements of personalities globally in Africa, Caribbean and Asian personalities in UK, Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Canada, Caribbean and USA in entertainment, film, fashion, television, arts, philanthropy, sports, leadership and entrepreneurship. BEFFTA prides itself in honouring under one roof both high profile personalities and hardworking grassroots personalities who are often overlooked.

Previous recipients of BEFFTA special honorary awards include the legendary broadcaster Sir Trevor McDonald OBE, entertainment legend Sir Lenny Henry CBE, Nollywood’s legend Omotola Jelade Ekeinde, Hollywood legend Tyler Perry, UK top political figure Diane Abbott, humanitarian Lord John Bird, former president of The Maldives Mohamed Nasheed, Rt. Hon. Prime Minster of Kenya Raila Odinga, former Deputy Secretary General of Commonwealth Mmasekgoa Masire-Mwamba, UK’s top community leader Dr Dayo Olomu and many others

BEFFTA founder and President Dr Pauline Long said, “BEFFTA has honoured thousands of great personalities in 10 years, it has changed lives, it has supported many good causes so this year as we celebrate our hard work as an awards body we are launching BEFFTA in 10 cities all over the world. It’s an incredibly busy time for us however we are fully committed to touching lives, serving humanity and celebrating excellence.”

This year London hosted BEFFTA Legends Awards and BEFFTA People’s Choice Awards. As BEFFTA is a huge supporter of charities, this year the awards supported HIV/AIDS and Leukeamia causes. The awards supported and highlighted great work done by two incredible charities Terrence Higgins Trust and Kevin Kararwa Leukaemia Trust with a £1000 donation.

10th BEFFTA 2018 Launch London City

BEFFTA UK team would like to invite you to the HISTORIC 10TH BEFFTA AWARDS LAUNCH IN LONDON TODAY MONDAY 1ST OCTOBER 2018.

Join us on the first day of Black History Month at the BEFFTA Press and Nomination launch.

BEFFTA 2018 THEME: TOGETHER WE GO FAR

We are making history by inviting guests and industry personalities to nominate live at the launch.
Come and make your nomination! come and find out who has been nominated!

We will be nominating: film directors, actors, journalists, authors, photographers, TV personalities, radio personalities, models, fashion designers, modelling agencies, beauty pageant directors, bloggers, beauty queens and kings, promoters, Djs, authors, film producers, music producers, TV producers, TV stations, Magazines, radio shows, artistes, visual artists, musicians, event organisers, script writers, poets, dancers, dance choreographers, events presenters, sports personalities, community leaders, humanitarians, youth leaders and more.

Welcome Prosecco Drinks Reception, Wine, Soft Drinks, Food, Entertainment, Interviews , Speeches, BEFFTA Live Nominations

Request your invite at info@beffta.com

BEFFTA WEEK WORLDWIDE 23RD OCTOBER - 28TH OCTOBER

The 9th BEFFTA Awards is set to make history worldwide celebrating personalities in entertainment, film, fashion, television, arts, sports and leadership globally. BEFFTA CEO and founder Dr. Pauline Long has announced that the move is to help enhance the visibility of African, Caribbean and Asian personalities in the creative and leadership industries. London will be celebrating the BEFFTA Week with exclusive 6 day gala and awards in a top hotel from 23rd October – 28th October.

“BEFFTA awards continues to celebrate, raise and praise all talent under one roof. We are extremely proud of what we have achieved so far,” said Dr Pauline Long.

For more information on sponsorship and getting involved with BEFFTA awards email: info@beffta.com

BEFFTA

Official 8TH BEFFTA UK 2016 NOMINEES.

Discover the talented nominees and  VOTE here:

www.beffta.com/voting

Entertainment Category

Music

1. Best Female Act: Beverly Knight, Zeeteah Massiah, Emile Sande, Kimberley SK, Laura Mvula, T-licious, SHiiKANE, Lady Leshurr, Paigey Cakey, Nadia Rose, Ray BLK
2. Best Male Act: Craig David, Lemar, Wiley, Wretch 32, Tinie Tempah, Reggy N Bollie, Rough Copy, Michael Kiwanuku, Stormzy, Krept&Konan, Dizzie Rascal, Avelino, Akala, Lethal Bizzle
3. Best Unsigned Act: Jango and ThaFirst, Alonzo, Leyton Benta, Dee Ajayi, Shylo soulstar, Ike Chuks, Kimberley SK, Moelogo, Wey-Mi, Ani, Silvastone, Bella Jackson, Kelvin Aromana, SHiiKANE, King Nqoe, Vee Aqua, Ms Banks, Luci Monet, KC Pozzy
4. Best Female Gospel Act: Sandra Godley, Sis Maneli, Tose, Mo Adiah, Anastasia Baker, Precious Ngwu, Natasha Campbell, Rebekah Parkes, Mabel Agbenorto, Eloho Efemuai, Syvia Ajayi, Dess, Minista Jaiho, Shola Victor-Sajowa, Ayo-Dele , Kylie Gbokolo, Arinola,
5. Best Gospel Group: The Anointed UK, Dot&Darryl, Portsmouth Gospel Choir, London African Gospel Choir, The Keepers, Gospel Touch Choir, Free To Worship
6. Best Male Gospel Act: Mario Ajavon, Cerose, Anthony Williams, Atta Boafo, Sam Fred, Sam Adebanjo, Eric Reverence, Andrew Bello, Daniel Twum, CalledOut Music, Makpo, Christian.K, JayJayBorn2Sing, Zangi, Min Taf, Phemmoh, Snatcha, HenriSoul
7. Best International Gospect Act: Sinach, Uche Agu, Ada, Papa Denis, Billie Olela, Beth Jesus, Rebecca, Mary Ade, Darlene Madu, Rebecca Malope, Joyous Celebration, Joe Praize, Eben
8. Best International Act: Jhené Aiko, Jason Derulo, Alicia Keys, Drake, Kelis, Beyonce
9. Best International Female African Act: Efya, Vannessa Mdee, Akothee, Yemi Alade, Tiwa Savage, Butera Knowless, Lira, Zahara, Kan2, Victoria Kimani, Seyi shay, Kissilâ Kay, Angela Kalule,
10. Best International Male African Act: Jay Rox, Tay Grin, Reekado Banks, Kiss Daniel, Martse, Timi Dakolo, Ali Kiba, Eddy Kenzo, Diamond Platnumz, Maleek Berry, Shattawale, Deng, Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, Sauti Sol, Flavour, Patoranking, Eric Geso, Dan Lu, Kell Kay, Falz, Kalifah Aganaga,
11. Best UK Female African Act: AVM, Kleo, Tsungai Tsikirai, Melissa Kibathi, May 7, Ada snoop, SHiikane, Angel SBL, Mistony, LeaHabz, Lily Kyeyune, Bella Mubiru, D. Buyinza, Abigal Powers, Lyton Namubiru
12. Best UK Male African Act: Hyper Hype, Alonzo, Mazi Chukz, Stunner Gee, Yemi Rush, Valentine, Tracer, Georgy K, K Weezy, Moelogo, Vjoj, Kuklee, Mc Moseh, Kitoko, Wool Betah soulja, Kiyaye Crew, Jean Brown, JoeStreet, GeorgeWill Dive, Paddy Dee, iLLamadi, T3st, Prophet Mc, Gina Watupa, Levis Albano, King Nqoe, Jah Hannief
13. Best Newcomer African Act: Inkra Debelle, Johnson Orchid, Young Pharaoh, Ike Chuks, The-Rebirth family, Wool Betah Soulja, KC Pozzy
14. Best Reggae UK Act: Stylo G, Mandee, JayJayBorn2Sing, Don Campbell, Janet Kay, Carroll Thompson, Frederica Tibbs, Tippa Irie, Peter Hunnigale, Lloyd Brown, Empress Imani
15. Best International Reggae Act: Tarrus Riley, Chronixx, Jah Cure, Busy Signal, Tarrus Riley, Takana Zion, Etana, Joseph Israel, Rootz Underground, Takana Zion, Natty
16. Best African Legend: JJC, Angeliqu Kidjo, Jose Chameleone, Majek Fashek, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, 2Face Idibia, Dbanj
17. Best Music Producer: Mictizzle, Femi Iloyi, Kieyan Iloyi, Maleek Berry, Dj Coublon, Masterkraft, Jay Pizzle. P2J, Ligget Modungwa, Ayo Beatz, Eaaron Quacoe
18. Best Music Video Director: Director Q, Clarence Peters, Teddy Dankira, Mr Moe Musa, Dego Visionz, Director X, Christabell Leonard Peters, Paul Gambit, Eric Myers, Vjoj, Femi Iloyi, Rouchen Iloyi, Tee Kay, Richard Cunningham
19. Best Music Video Producer: NangTV, Bosss Media, CAPital Dream Pictures
20. Best Music Video: Kidogo( Diamond Platnumz ft Psquare), Mwana(Alikiba), Chipapapa(Tay Grin ft 2Baba), Mungo Park(Korede Bello), Airbrush(Seyi Shay), Africa(Yemi Alade ft Sauti Sol), Na Gode( Yemi Alade), African Child(Inspired Pintinz), Teddy Dankira(Dankira), Loke(SHiiKANE)
21. Best Record Label: Fero Records, Marvin, Rock Steady Movement, Babycamp Records, Thapzation Records, M.A Records
22. Best Musician: Ben Audu, Sheku Kanneh-Mason, SaxAngel Gabriel, Opoku Sanaa, Mike Aremu, Peter Olatunde Adeshile, Niran Obasa, Kelvin Aromana, Martin Chims, Ben Saxxy, Patrick White, Jerry Brown, Lekan Shobiyi, Terron Murray,

Dance

1. Best Dance Act: Triplets Ghetto Kids, MLM Dancers, Suela Wilsterman, Ras King Bobo, DC Dance, GOP, Kofi Mingo, Elleviate, Kara Jenelle, Dankira, Izzy Odigie, Fernando Montano, I am Movement, Unity Gang, Ghetto Kids, D3 DANCERS, DANKIRA, Unique silver dancers, MotherLand Dancers, Project G , CEO Dancers. FDC Ladies, High Rollaz, ICSN dance troupe, Sherry Silver
2. Best Dance Choreographer: Antoine Marc, Sherrie Silver, Ghana Boyz, Jeya Raveendran, Omar F Okai, Tomi Idowu, Dance Choreography, Sir Loui, Linton Clarke, Ezinne Asinugo Brenda Dery, Petit Bagaza, Ezinne Asinugo, Suela Wilsterman, Kara Jenelle, Izzy Odigie, Teddy Dankira, Kemi Durosinmi, Sharma Jay, Olu Alatise

Comedy

1. Best Male Comedian: Mark Angel, MC Mark, Lateeflovejoy, Julius Agwu, Eric Omondi, Clifford Owusu, King kong MC, Akpos Ogagbe, Aurie Styla
2. Best Female Comedian: Emanuella, Anne Kansiime, Melanie Gayle,

Radio

1. Radio Station of the year: Mytic Radio live, African Heritage On Radio, Ruach Radio, Oasis Radio, Pamtengo radio, Colourful radio, Powerextra radio, Tracy J, Ahodwo Radio, ABN radio, Power Global radio, TGM UK, East African Voice, Newstyle Radio Fm 98.7, Nehanda Radio, Naija Fm, Radio Uganda Boston, London Hott Radio, UGN radio, Pamtengo Radio, Inspiration FM, Rinse FM, Power Global Radio, Prayz.In Radio, The Soul Of London Radio
2. Radio personality of the year: Fikelephi Jackson, Prince ijo ojo- Amas, Steve Chijota, Lady Ferg, Sonia Poleon, Hyper Hype, Afua Adom, Dj Billy, Timothy Redcup, Jacqueline Matovu and Junior, Dj Charles Munamasaka, Dj Shots, Dj Que, DJ Sparks, DJ SPAQZ, DJ Cymoh & DJ Billy, Ngunan Adamu, Princess Ifem, Tracy J, Amy, Lady D, Novena-Chanel, Jai J, Molara, Master Mo, Sandra Godley, DJ Wale and becks beck, Adja Amy, Harpreet Kaur, Ian Carter Phiri, Elayne Smith

Newspapers/Magazines/Blogs/Social Media Group

1. Best Community Newspaper: African Voice, The Voice, Nyasa Times, Nigerian Watch, Informer East Africa, The Phoenix Newspaper
2. Magazine of the year: African Dazzle, New African Woman, Womanhood Global, London Le Blanc, Diamond celebrities, BlackNBold Magazine, Diamond Celebrities, YAYA Magazine, Afropulp, NU People, C.HUB, Pearl Woman, Glam Africa, Tropics Magazine, Swish Magazine, Tropics Magazine, Ten 2 Teens, Pause MaG, Mambo Magazine, My Trinity Magazine, Black Hair Magazine, Afronoire, Creme de la Bride, Afrowomanonline.com
3. Journalist of the year: Mark Dwayne, Julius Mbaluto, Noellin Imo, Ayo Akinfe, Delia Innoma, Thom Chiuma, Sophie Ikenye, Danelle Craig, Valley Fontaine, Elizabeth Ohene, Dekan Apajee, Shamlal Puri, Lerato Mbele, Lebo Diseko, Claudia Liza Armah, Seyi Rhodes, Phinnah Chichi Ikeji, Delia Innoma, Faustina Anyanwu, Venicia Stelle Victoire Guinot
4. Blog of the year: Blackballad.co.uk, Naijamusicmovement.com, astylediary.com, curls-aunaturel.com Baronessj.com, Fearlessstoryteller.com, Ukafrolista.com, stelladimokokorkus.com, Antoinespeaks.co.uk, Alexmagaisa.com, Zikoko.com, Africafashion.co.uk, Bougieblackgirl.com, Shoppeblack.com, docbeecee.co.uk, redcarpet-international.blogspot.co.uk, jozyzonline.com, Simply Glamorous, Sleeky Naija, Diaspora Lifestyle, We Plug Good Music, BooshBingBang, Not Just Ok, Kickin’ it with the Kinks, Simply Glamorous Fashion, Ronnie J Health and Beauty, Chizy’s Spyware, The Bespoke Black Book, Gistfactory.com, Bella Naija, Jestinageorge.com, De Avenue, Pappzd, Eka Start Up Cooperation, Linda Ikeji, Bikozulu, Simply Oloni, thefatgirloffashion.com, phoebeparke.com, Simply Glamorous Fashion, Fusion Of Cultures
5. Best News Website: The Root, HuffPost Black Voices, Rolling out, The Grio, Black British Bulletin, Bossip, Blacknet UK, Atlanta Black Star, This is Africa, Madnewsuk.com, Informer East Africa, The Voice online, Nigerian Watch
6. Best Social Media Community Group(FB): The UK Black Community Network, Kenyans In The UK, UK Southern African Community, Africans In London, Soap Box, Tears of A Woman, Mentor Kings
7. Best Cultural Organisation: Dankira Entertainment, Malaika Unique, Bantu Arts, Black History Studies, Flame Lily

Events

1. Best Events Promoter: Romiam Ents, Grajoh Talent Management, Bernadette Abu, Rainbow Entertainment/promotions, Nah Laugh Entertainment, Jay One Productions, JfSolutions, Exposed Uganda, Richmond Promoz, Danny Promotional, Marketing Ministers UK, Voodoo Entertainment, Smade, Kayo Ent, Cyromas Events, Majuu Events, DLA, Lounge Entertainment, Diaspora PR, Therapy Entertainment, Theodora PR, ABM, JM Promotions, FOCUS Organisation, Bashment Vibez, Kush Promotions, Crystal Ents, Afrobeats Scotland, Orlando Gittens(Giants Of Lovers Rock), Danroj(Reggae Lounge), Tony Fairweather(In Celebration of my sisters), Gatecrash(Legengs of Legends), Fiyabulous Entertainments, New Generation, Kasiluv, Icons Of Africa, Riddim Kings, Rock Boys, Toplotech Entertainment
2. Event of The Year: Africa Oye Festival, Kitenge Festival UK, The Vintage Red Ball, Afrikafest, Africa Utopia, Lifts Effects, Kenya in the park, Uganda in the park, Passion for Motherland, Africa Fashion Week London, Divas Of Color, Miss Pride Of Africa UK, Miss Africa Great Britain, Sarkodie Live, Afrobeats Live, Farm Capital Africa Agricultural Investors, SAFA, Afrobeats Industry Night Scotland
3. Best Event Planner: Mohsin Zaigham, Nwanne Campo, Therapy Entertainment, Flora By Grace, Parkers4Events, Event Royale, Tutu’s Balloon

DJ

1. DJ of the year: Dj Shady, Dj Dubwise, Dj Collo, Dj Unbeetable, Dj Sat, Dj BigMike, Dj Nash, Dj Kasuku, Dj Macpro, Dj Giddie, Dj selector Alvin, Dj Mind The Gap, Dj Wiley, Dj Sonique Dj Mento, Dj Ace, Dj Billy, Dj 279, Dj Alexo, Dj Mac Pro, Dj Fabio, Dj Gabe, Dj Slipa, Dj Bayo, Dj Tallest, Dj Omo White, Dj Whatever, Dj Daddy Ernie, Dj Jerry, Dj Neptune Oladuni, Dj Jp Kairo, Dj Yung Milli, Dj Homeboy, DJ French Kiss, DJ Lady G2, Dj Field, Dj Natty B, Dj Neptizzle, Dj Papa Minnie, Dj General, Dj Ranking Merva, Dj T-Roy Broadcite, Dj Golden Tshuxs, Dj Lungo, Dj Bonzo, Dj Herman, Dj AK, Dj Daniro, DJ SPAQZ, DJ Moses, DJ TZ, DJ Kev, Dj Spencer, Dj Sokinder, Dj Little, Dj Kumbi, Dj Nash, Dj Mikey Notch, Dj Sean, Dj Charlie Sloth, Dj Elayne Smith
2. Best International Dj: Abrantee Boateng, Dj Flash, Dj Spinall, Dj Sparks, Dj Squeezer, Dj Jimmy Jatt, Dj Rachael, Dj Edu, Dj Wil Johnson, Dj Mkhukhwini

Photographers

1. Best Events Photographer: Arteh Creative, Josh Daniels, Creative Iris Ldn, Ismiles photos, Index Video, Karlton Chambers, Mintt Photgraphy, Javed Ahmed, Aanu Famo, Coucou Fotoz Int, Mansoor Ali, Lensi Photography, Grimmy West, B Face, Evette Chiverton, Jesse Gerald, Des Richards, Ola Awosika, Imtiaz Akbar, Raffealla Fernando Photography, Jackie Morrison Photography, Monir Ali, Alex Springer
2. Best Fashion Photographer: Imtiaz Akbar, Chima Luke kafor, Des Richards, Ismiles photos, Soozana Pvan, Jeyash Luxmanan, Mayuran Siva, Arteh Creative, Mintt Photography, Jay Pedram, Tidg Visuals, B Face, I.ONE Photography, Monir Ali, Abi Oshodi, Heatha Akosua, Dudu Images, Raffealla Fernando Photography, Alizeh Latif, Karlton Chambers, Alex Springer

Fashion Designers

1. Best Male Fashion Designer: Doller Creme, Morts&More, Mark Johnson, Ade clothing, Keye London, 101 clothing, Mustafa Hassanali, emmanuel Nnacks, Alex Alecool Clothing, Aso Global, Ade Bakare, Alecool Clothing, Kitoko, Sola Cash, ROOOI, Zerkaraya Solomon, Flylander Couture, Taibo Bacar, Continent Clothing, Soboye, Imran Khan, Wazal Couture
2. Best Female Fashion Designer: Chadeton designs, Hamida Mbaga, Modern Heritage, Onomen, Majestic by Eliza, LE Ekaya, Hyness, Catherine-Monique, Isatu Harrison(Izelia), Beige Malibu, Le Diamante Couture, Luxury By Feyi, Giberky, Hamida Mbaga, Bestow Elan, RAAAH, Daolondon, Kaft Trendz, Ten&Lee, Gracious Alma, HK Creations, ShiiBrit By ShiiKANE, Preby Fumudoh, House Of Charles, TAYAMIKA, Yvonne Yvette, Mam-Maw, Gitas Portal, Adama Paris, Koyawo, D’Piper Twins, Monaa, Tina Lobondi, Chio Couture, Dearcurves, Fabric Gateaux, D-Love Jewellery House, Mary Martin London, Ngoni & House Of Okosun, Dama Fashions, Pebbles Aikens

Stylists

1. Best Hair Stylist: Barbara Gayle, Dimps Sanghani, Vithya, Sash and Bronze, Vera Samuel, MZ Shan Hair and Beauty, Neusa Goncalves, Smeena Bashir, Glow n Glamour, Michelle Garande, Prestige Hair and Beauty Salon, Zahid Hussain, Safeena Sohail, Vernon Francois
2. Best Wardrobe Stylist: Thiaba Diallo, Leah Adejinmi, VeroFash, Jeanette Young, Giuseppe Nkansah, Ihunna Eberendu, Zahid Hussain, Mrz Biggz

Make-up Artists

1. Best Make-up Artist: Tisco Beauty, OAHMakeup, Renuka MUA, Touched by Racheal, Posh Diva, Taniya Khan, BeAuTy by Nila, Yolanda Shillingford, Vithya, Thiaba Diallo, Sash and Bronze, Grace Ibukunoluwa, Sophia Kharbouch, Lami exquisite makeups, Mahina Make Up, Charisma Crowns, Soni Makeovers, Fazezone Mua, Karen Messam, ObanBeauty, Smeena Bashir, Maria Khan, Saleema Ali, Ash Artistry, Monia Ahmed, Sophistlook Artistry, BIJOU Make Up, Bella Seka, Zahid Hussain, Safeena Sohail
2. Best Beauty Brand: Iman Cosmetics, Mya Minerals, Shear And Shine, Fashion Fair, Black Opal, MDM Flow, Yana Cosmetics, TLC Naturals, Premae Skin Care, KITOKOMAKEUP, Glow n Glamour

Fashion Choreographers

1. Best Fashion Choreographer: Julius Reuben, Syed , Rueben Joseph, Nadim Saleem, Leo Johnson, Daniel Hughes, Nehil, Evrin Bashak, Leo Johnson, Nicole Justina Alvarez

Models

1. Best male model: Benjamin Poku, Tash Tash Tash, VM The Model, Shafa Khan, Tadelayo sodipe, Champ Imi, Steven St Catherine, Ken Coco, Bill Alvin Eweka, Ovais Khan, Imo Malik, Slicker Sir, Rick Walters, Akber Rashid, Llewellyn Livingston, Pavel Diaz, Giuseppe Nkansah, Sam Choudhury, Romeo Santiago, Sajid Khan, Akbar Rashid, Emeka Okakpu
2. Best female model: Siam Antoinette, Kiane Ashman-Swaby, Zara Marie, Shanelle Banton, Jalicia Nightengale, Tashienna Bookal, Abigail AM Isaac, Ngozi Thompson, Aneeka Williams, Sonia Chohan, Elesha Turner, Rhesa Owusu, Chereena Miller, Eva Apio, Jhenelle Green, Emily Blake, Sheri Yat, Reema Choudhury, Bhasha Mukherjee, Malaika Firth, Grace Bol, Estelle Digridi, Eunice Olumide, Symara Templeman, Toyin Toni, Awa Sanako, Monica Adeng, Suzanne Hassan, Nisha Chand, Maggie Sarai, , Orienne Brown, Vanessa NM, Mulan Itoje, Nyakor Riam, Sandra Nakawunde, Cindy Humphrey, Natalie Nwagbo, Serena Marija, Darshani Khodabaks, Samirah Al-rubai, Amie Mustapha, Soraya Hakeem, Alia Ali, Ese Den, Maybeline Akua, Nica Ina, Shenaye-Thai Richards, Misty Bailey, Maurisa Coleman
3. Best Modelling Agency: PDM Agency, Choco Media Models, Face 4 Music, Above & Beyond, Dam Model Management, New Generation Equisite Model Management, Hadja Models

Fashion Industry Personality Of The Year: Savita Kaye, Ronke Ademiluyi, Syed Akhar, Kwame Koranteng, Nadim Saleem, Chioma S Onwutalobi, Regina Jere

Beauty Pageants

1. Best Beauty Pageant: Miss Pride of Africa UK, Mr and Miss West Indies UK, Miss Uganda UK, Miss Africa Great Britain, Miss Malawi UK, Miss Nubian UK, Mr and Miss Black Beauty, Miss Ebony Ambassador, Miss Congo UK, Miss Guyana UK, Miss Trinidad and Tobago UK, The Commonwealth Pageants, Mr Africa International, Asian Beauty Pageant International, Miss Teen Africa
2. Best Beauty Queen: Maksuda Akhter, Natasha Mutebi, Aneeka Williams, Janiel Mitchell, Deborah Owiredu, Shana Shenkyire, Anjali Sinha,
3. Best Former Beauty Queen: Inkra Debelle, Jasmine Chavda, Gladys Kyatugire
4. Best Beauty Pageant Director: Jacqueline Wabara. Mrs Biggz, Jacqueline Matovu, Fiona and Trishana, Dele Anabowu, Irene Eribo, Sherika Miller, Shiv Kakran

Film Category

1. Best director: David Kazadi, Noel Clarke, Kunle Afolayan, Toyin Moore, Steve Gukas, Sammy Ankrah, Patience Chitiyo, Freddy Nwaka, Taiwo Oduala, Nelson Spyk, Adeyemi Lardner, Josh Burton, Ishaya Bako, Malcolm A Benson, Amma Asante, Sheyman Mcluving, Izu Ojukwu, Frank Rajah Arase
2. Best Lead Actor:Noel Clarke, Paul Van Beaumont, Chuky Venn, Josh Burton, David Oyelowo
3. Best Lead Actor(International film): Abraham Attah, Kevin Hart, Ice Cube
4. Best Lead Actress(African Film): Ramatu Koroma, Genevieve Nnaji, Angelique Kidgo, Chanade Rabess, Rita Dominic, Yvonne Okoro
5. Best Lead Actor(African Film): Wale Ojo, Adeyemi Lardner, Oris Erhuero, Ramsey Nouah, Blossom Chukujekwu, Rycardo Agbor, Taiwo Oduala
6. Best Actress(Theatre Production): Sheila Atim, Dolapo Oni, Mawuyon Ogun
7. Best Actor(Theatre Production): Danny Sapani, Tunji Kasim, Bimbo Manuel, Jolomi Amuka, Don Warrington
8. Best UK African Supporting Actress: Sola Kosoko-Abina, Jennen Kamanda, Crystal Ihenachor, Cordelia Emeh, Malisha D Queen, Annalise Amoako, Stella Maris
9. Best UK African Supporting Actor: Danny Erskine, Ayo Oyebade, Lateef Lovejoy, Godwin Ogbe, George Ogbeide, Oladapo Opayinka, Taiwo Olutayo
10. Best UK African Actress: Yolanda Sanda, Toyin Moore, Hellen Atim, Taiwo Odebode, Sarah Okereke, Tolu Naomi Olurebi
11. Best UK African Actor: Ken Smart. Malcom A Benson, Nonso Waiwu, Sammy Ankrah, Sheyman Mcluving, Okukunle Fafowora,
12. Best International Film: Beasts of No Nation, Ride Along 2, Straight Outa Compton
13. Best International African Film: Perfect plan 2, CEO, Road To Yesterday, 76, 93 Days, Ghana Must Go
14. Best UK African Film: Return Of The Don, 69, Golden Love, 2ND Wife, Divine Intelligence
15. Best UK Film: Brotherhood, Return of The Don, A United Kingdom
16. Best Documentary: Generation Revolution, Hidden Colors 4
17. Best UK African Rising Star: Vee Nick, Stephan Pierre Mitchell, Taiwo Odebode, Constantine Oueda, Ola Akanni
18. International Rising Star: Florence Kasumba, John Boyega, Lupita Nyong’o, Lisa Awuku, Abraham Attah
19. Best Short Film: Awol(Dir. Freddy Nwaka), No Images(Dir. Patience Chitiyo), Forget The Pact(Malcolm A Benson), Descent, The Good Son(Dir. Tomisin Adepeju), Beyond Plain Sight(Joseph A Adesunloye), Big Man(Julius Ona), The Dead Truth(Dir. Josh Burton), The Tooth Fairy(David Kazadi), Tik Tok(Hassan Masika), Reverse(Sheyman McLuving)
20. Best screenwriter/Scriptwriter: Toyin Moore, Amma Asante, Noel Clarke, Freddy Nwaka, Hafiz A Mohammed, Malcolm A Benson, Sammy Ankrah, David Kazadi, Sheyman Mcluving, Tunde Babalola
21. Best theatre production: Wakaa The Musical, Les Blancs, Hatch, King Lear, Eclipsed
22. Best Cinematographer: Nelson Spyk, Magda Kowalczyk, John Passah, Sunkanmi Oduwole
23. Best Producer: Malcolm A Benson, Freddy Nwaka, Toyin Moore, Hellen Atim, Kunle Afolayan, JOT Productions, Rhoda Wilson, Adeyemi Lardner, Josh Burton, Sammy Ankrah,Gerard Saint Guillaume, Adonaija Owiriwa, Yvonne Okoro/Roseline Okoro

TV Category

1. Best Actress: Ellen Thomas, Diane Parish, Tameka Empson, Sair Khan
2. Best Actor: Chucky Venn, Richard Blackwood, Nitin Ganatra, Ashley Walters, David Ajala
3. Best TV Station: BEN TV, VOX AFRICA, Nollywood Movies, TVC
4. Best TV Show: The Magazine Show, BBS, Lifestyle, Woman, Career Nuggets, The Just Eve Show, The Buzz
5. Best TV personality: Angela Griffin, Jamelia, Reggie Yates, Ronke Phillips, Esther Praise Olufunmi, Ngozi Thompson, Ndiyo James
6. Best presenter: Ria Hebden, Esther Praise Olufunmi, Adesope Olajide, Goldiva, Leah Charles, Lebo Diseko, Claudia Liza Arma, Sophie Ikenye, Lukwesa Burak, Cindy Humphrey, Tomi Badejoko, Dami B, Ndiyo James, Stephan Pierre
7. Best Webseries: BattaBox, Mark Angel Comedy, Soapbox, Omoiyaseri & You, Hot Pepper, Meet The Adebanjos, Trim, All about McKenzies, Venus Vs Mars, Unfamous, Redemptions, Brothers With No Game, Reckless, Tuko Macho, Wahala Show
8. Best online TV: Afro Films TV, Greenwich TV, Fancy TV, Sleeky Naija, gotkushTV, Battabox, Paps TV, Pearl Chat TV Black Visions TV, iROKO TV, Fusion TV, SBTV, Disk&Jockey Media, 2HBTV , Cut The Chat, SMETV, SoulCulture TV, Tropical FM TV, Zimbo Live TV, Link Up TV, GRM Daily
9. Best TV Series: Daddy’s Girls, Jenifa’s Diary, Housewives and girlfriends

Voice Over Artist: Harpreet Kaur, Natalyia Roni, Faridah Rimmer, Bola-Wola Makinde

ART Category

1. Best Spoken Word Artist/Poets: Lemn Sissay, Emi Mahmoud, Vivian Timothy, Beyonder, Maureen Elizabeth Worrell, Nairobi Thompson, Princess Latifah, Jean Breeze, Zee Passion, Nego True
2. Best Art Director: Arteh Creative, Reuben Joseph, Nadim Salim, Syed , Julius Reuben,
3. Best Author: Mel Mbondiah, Sally Williams, Ola Zaccheus, Yetunde Juliet Adeshile, Sheun Oke, Morenike Ajayi, Ferdinand Lawson, Dr Paa Kofi Tinagyei, Jonathan Adzookpe, Bishop Kingsley Akoto-Bamfo, Onye Kingsley, Dr Nicoline Ambe, Richard Paa Kofi, Botchwey, Njabulo Moyo, Gamel Sankarl Dr Ava brown, Bernadette Kerr, Richard Oluyinka, Moses ogedengbe, Mylo Freeman, Namwali Serpell, Jenice Revers, Fredericka Charles, Deji Yusuf, Julian Hall, Diane Hall, Debbie Martin-Garcia, Moral Harrison, Ian T Sebas, Scotty Unfamous, Ella December, JC Johnson, Emmanuel Woyome, Emmanuel Ansah, Ernest Moses, Norma Gregory, Adafa Taharqa Nicol El/Olu Soju Lapite, Charis M B King, Ibitola Ojoye Adebayo, LaShunda Leslie-Smith, Joanna F Amoako, Marcelline Mudisi-Robinson, Andrew Wutawunashe, Emeka Anyanwu, Esther Jacob, Clara Rufai, Carolyn Clarke, Robyn Travis

BEST AGENCY:

1. The Hilton Agency

2. Face4Music

3. Mahogany Models

4.Demus Castings

5. The Casting Dojo

6. GTM Models

7.PDM Agency

8. MNI

9. Syndicate Talent Agency

BEFFTA FEMALE LEADERSHIP AWARD

1. Natasha Mutebi

2. Ruvimbo Chinzou

3. Gloria Tukeba

4. Collette Noel

5. Samantha Paidamoyo Chihata

6. Tariro Masocha

7. Aaaliyah Morrison

8. Sharon Oyakhilome

9. Paulina Ahenife

10. Peniel Wana

11. Nakia Aniagolu

12. Julia Bwoma

13. Nneka Agada

14. Zena Bland

15. Danyele Lawes

16. Lisa Poblicks

17. Norah Kerwegi

BEFFTA MALE YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD

1. Duro Oye

2. Tinotenda Makwarimba

3. Harold Chinyani

4. Michael Edison

5. Joseph Lusandisa

6. Aaron Wallace

7. Limz Ali

8. Yemi Soile

BEFFTA PRESS AND NOMINATION LAUNCH 2016

Stars and dignitaries are expected to gather in Mayfair on 1st September for the 8th annual BEFFTA UK press and nomination launch where the official final nominations will be revealed.  BEFFTA(Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television Arts Sports And Leadership) awards founded by the inspirational Dr Pauline Long is celebrating 8 years of honouring industry personalities and global leaders.

The main grand award ceremony which celebrates under one roof film directors, actors, actresses beauty pageants, musicians, fashion designers, journalists, authors, djs, models, radio personalities, TV personalities, sports personalities and many others will take place on 27th and 28th October hosted by  legendary Hollywood actor Dr Winston George Ellis and BEFFTA CEO Dr Pauline Long.

BEFFTA Chairman, the newly appointed honourable personality Chief Bimbo Roberts Folayan will be making his inaugural speech at the BEFFTA launch in Mayfair.

For more information on how to attend as a guest or press please email: info@beffta.com

8TH BEFFTA UK NOMINATION 2016

Europe’s biggest award ceremony celebrating black and ethnic personalities in entertainment, film, fashion, television and arts  officially opened it’s grand 8th year anniversary public nominations a few weeks a go.  The team at BEFFTA have decided to extend the process for one more day due to high demand head of the official press and nomination launch on 1st September in Mayfair. With over 6000 guests in attendance  annually BEFFTA awards, founded by entrepreneur, TV presenter and philanthropist Dr Pauline Long in 2009 is back for the 8th year to celebrate greatness within the African, Caribbean and Asian communities.

The 8th year BEFFTA UK anniversary is expected to be celebrated in a very grand prestigious style bringing together several international and UK stars under one roof with a common goal to celebrate and honour both unknown and known hard working and extremely talented personalities in entertainment, film, fashion, television, arts and sports.

After self-funding the prestigious award ceremony for 7 years, BEFFTA awards has made history by being the only and first award ceremony to be fully funded by community leaders.

With legendary TV personality Sir Trevor McDonald OBE,  entertainment icon Sir Lenny Henry and music mogul Quincy Jones celebrated with BEFFTA UK lifetime achievement awards,  BEFFTA awards UK team looks forward to celebrating yet other deserving legend who will be revealed soon.

BEFFTA founder Dr Pauline Long said, “like every year BEFFTA 2016 is extremely special, in the spirit of giving back to the community everybody including the nominees will receive special prizes as we believe everybody is somebody.”

The general public can nominate in the following categories by sending names and details of nominees to nominations@beffta.com

Entertainment Category

Music

1. Best Female Act
2. Best Male Act
3. Best Unsigned Act
4. Best Female Gospel Act
5. Best Male Gospel Act
6. Best International Gospect Act
7. Best International Act
8. Best UK Female African Act
9. Best UK Male African Act
10. Best Newcomer African Act
11. Best UK Reggae Act
12. Best International Afrobeats Act
13. Best International Caribbean Act
14. Best African Legend
15. Best Music Producer
16. Best Music Video Director
17. Best Music Video Producer
18. Best Music Video DOP
19. Best Music Video
20. Best Record Label
21. Best Musician

Dance

1. Best Dance Act
2. Best Dance Choreographer

Comedy

1. Best Male  Comedian
2. Best Female Comedian

Radio

1. Radio Station of the year
2. Radio personality of the year

Newspapers/Magazines/Blogs/Social Media Group

1. Best Community Newspaper
2. Magazine of the year
3. Journalist of the year
4. Blog of the year
5. Best Community Website
6. Best Social Media Community Group

Events

1. Best Events Promoter
2. Event of The Year
3. Best Event Planner

DJ

1. DJ of the year
2. Best International Dj

Photographers

1. Best Events Photographer
2. Best Fashion Photographer

Fashion Designers

1. Best Male Fashion Designer
2. Best Female Fashion Designer
   

Stylists

1. Best Hair Stylist
2. Best Wardrobe Stylist

Make-up Artists

1. Best Make-up Artist
2. Best Make-up Brand

Fashion Choreographers

1. Best Fashion Choreographer

Models

1. Best male model
2. Best female model
3. Best Modelling Agency

Beauty Pageants

1. Best Beauty Pageant
2. Best Beauty Queen
3. Best Former Beauty Queen
4. Best Beauty Pageant Director

Film Category

1. Best director
2. Best Actor
3. Best Actress
4. Best Supporting Actor
5. Best Supporting Actress
6. Best UK African Supporting Actress
7. Best UK African Supporting Actor
8. Best UK African Actress
9. Best UK African Actor
10. Best International Film
11. Best International African Film
12. Best UK African Film
13. Best UK Film
14. Best UK African Rising Star
15. Best International African Rising Star
16. International Rising Star
17. Best Short Film
18. Best screenwriter/Scriptwriter
19. Best theatre production
20. Best Cinematographer
21. Best Producer

TV Category

1. Best Actress
2. Best Actor:
3. Best TV Station
4. Best TV Show
5. Best TV personality
6. Best presenter
7. Best Webseries
8. Best online TV

ART Category

1. Best Spoken Word Artist/Poets
2. Best Art Director
3. Best Author

BEFFTA UK Special Awards 2016

1. BEFFTA YOUNG FEMALE ACHIEVER AWARD
2. BEFFTA YOUNG MALE ACHIEVER AWARD
3. BEFFTA INSPIRATION AWARD
4. BEFFTA FASHION ICON
5. BEFFTA FILM ICON
6. BEFFTA ENTERTAINMENT ICON
7. BEFFTA MEDIA ICON
8. BEFFTA CREATIVE PERSONALITY
9. BEFFTA EXCELLENCE AWARD
10. BEFFTA LEADERSHIP AWARD
11. BEFFTA HUMANITARIAN AWARD
12. BEFFTA BEST SPORTS PERSONALITY
13. BEFFTA FEMALE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
14. BEFFTA MALE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

BEFFTA UK public nominations will close on 29th August 2016.

For more information visit www.beffta.com/news

To sponsor BEFFTA UK 2016 8th year grand anniversary email info@beffta.com

To get involved in BEFFTA UK 2016 7th year grand anniversary email info@beffta.com

For more information on how to get involved as a sponsor, volunteer, red carpet presenter, press please contact the team at info@beffta.com

Zac Goldsmith praises the creative industry at the 7th BEFFTA Awards - London

Europe’s biggest award ceremony for black and ethnic minority  7th annual BEFFTA Awards UK took place during the last weekend of Black History Month 2015 at the grand venue Central Westminster attended by a host of stars from UK Europe, USA, Asia and Africa.  The Black Entertainment, Film, Fashion, Television, Arts and Sports Awards (BEFFTA), aimed at honouring the best entertainment , showbiz, leadership and sports personalities in UK and across the globe is still making history 7 years on by being the first of its kind ceremony  bringing together diverse talent and saw the movers and shakers of the black and Asian community in large numbers under one roof.

The glitzy red carpet event welcomed Hon. Zac Goldsmith MP on Friday 30th October as chief guest of honour while on day two 31st October Chief Bimbo Roberts Folayan was the guest of honour. 107 awards were issued over the two day event and over 500 nominees given recognition certificates. Football legend Didier Drogba was honoured with a BEFFTA Humanitarian award, while Eastenders actress Ellen Thomas, and inspirational women Irene Sinclair, Anni Domingo and Justina Mutale were honoured with BEFFTA Lifetime Achievement awards. Philanthropist Lord John Bird was also honoured with a humanitarian award for his contribution to humanity through The Big issue.

One man who has been in the film and television industry for over five decades was honoured with a big standing ovation. Waris Hussein received BEFFTA Lifetime Achievement award for the many years he has been a director of films and TV series. Waris is the first ever director of the much loved BBC series Dr Who.

BEFFTA founder Pauline Long said, “I’m extremely proud of what we have achieved. BEFFTA Awards has clocked 7 wonderful years cerebrating African, Caribbean and Asian personalities; raising and praising a truly talented community. It has become the annual community award of the year that thousands look forward to attending over two days.”

Full list of BEFFTA Awards 2015 winners can be viewed here:

Entertainment Category

Music

1. Best Female Act: Fleur East
2. Best Male Act: Akala
3. Best Unsigned Act: Shylo
4. Best Gospel Act: Dot & Darryl
5. Best International Act : Jason Derulo
6. Best UK AfroBeats Act: Dizzy VC
7. Best Newcomer UK Afrobeats Act: Mistony
8. Best UK Caribbean Act: Maxi Priest
9. Best International African Act: Jay Rox
10. Best International Caribbean Act: Maxi Priest
11. Best African Legend: Wambali Mkandawire
12. Best Producer: Don Jazzy
13. Best Video Director: Dego Visionz
14. Best Music Video Producer: Nang TV
15. Best Music Video DOP: Nang TV
16. Best Music Video: Tuele(SHiiKANE)
17. Best Record Label: Babycamp Records
18. Best Musician: Leye Tboy Saxangel

Dance

1. Best Dance Act: ICSN Dance Troupe
2. Best Dance Choreographer: Sir Loui

Comedy

1. Best Comedian: Melanie Gayle

Radio

1. Station of the year: Newstyle Radio
2. Radio personality of the year: Amy Osabuohien(Power xtra radio)

Newspapers/Magazines/Blogs

1. Best Community Newspaper: Informer East Africa
2. Magazine of the year: Diamond Celebrities
3. Journalist of the year: Thom Chiumia
4. Blog of the year: www.baronessj.com
5. Best Community News Website: Nyasa Times

Events

1. Best Events Promoter: Jay One Productions
2. Best Event of The Year: Lift Effects
3. Best Event Planner: Impression Unique

DJ

1. DJ of the year: Dj Mkhukhwini

Photographers

1. Best Events Photographer: Josh Daniels Pictures
2. Best Fashion Photographer: Monir Ali

Fashion Designers

1. Best Male Fashion Designer: Kwame Koranteng
2. Best Female Fashion Designer: Dama Fashions
   

Stylists

1. Best Hair Stylist: Dimps Sanghani
2. Best Wardrobe Stylist: Style Check By Dee

Make-up Artists

1. Best Make-up Artist: Thiaba Diallo

Fashion Choreographers

1. Best Fashion Choreographer: Nadim Saleem

Models

1. Best male model: Akber Rashid
2. Best female model: Elesha Turner
3. Best Talent Agency: Casting Dojo

Beauty Pageants

1. Best Beauty Pageant: Miss Pride Of Africa UK
2. Best Beauty Queen: Miss Commonwealth International
3. Best Former Beauty Queen: Jacqueline Moyo(Miss Zimbabwe UK 2014)
4. Best Beauty Pageant Director: Simbarashe Nyanhanga(Miss Zimbabwe UK)

Film Category

1. Best director: Toyin Moore
2. Best Actor: Ramsey Nouah
3. Best Actresses: Eniola Badmus
4. Best Supporting Actor: Ken Smart
5. Best UK Nollywood Supporting Actress: Helen Gold Osabutey
6. Best UK Nollywood Actress: Helen Gold Osabutey
7. Best UK Nollywood Supporting Actor: Collins Archie-Pearce
8. Best UK Nollywood Actor: Nonso Nwaiwu
9. Best Newcomer Actress(UK Nollywood): Cordelia Emeh
10. UK Nollywood Rising Star: Nnenna Ani
11. International Rising Star: Cynthia Erivo
12. Best International Film: Going Bomgo
13. Best African Film: Thy Will Be Done
14. Best UK Nollywood Film: Basira In London
15. Best Short Film: Magda’s Lesbian Lover
16. Best screenwriter/Scriptwriter: Tolulope Yesufu
17. Best theatre production: West End Boys East End Girls
18. Best Cinematographer: Nelson Spyk
19. Best Producer: Philippa Chiedu Abraham

TV Category

1. Best Actress: Ellen Thomas
2. Best Actor:  Chucky Venn
3. Best TV Station: Vox Africa
4. Best TV Show: The Buzz
5. Best TV personality: Ngozi Thompson
6. Best presenter: Makhosi Musambasi
7. Best Webseries: Brothers With No Game
8. Best online TV: SBTV

ART Category

1. Best Spoken Word Artist/Poets: Vivian Timothy
2. Best Art Director: Reuben Joseph
3. Best Author: Jenice Revers

BEFFTA UK Special Awards 2015

1. BEFFTA YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD : Sophia Joseph
2. BEFFTA YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD: Gabrielle Joseph
3. BEFFTA YOUNG ACHIEVER: Asanda Jezile
4. BEFFTA LEADERSHIP AWARD: Ronke Alli Udofia
5. BEFFTA LEADERSHIP AWARD: June Douglas
6. BEFFTA LEADERSHIP AWARD: Usha Oliver
7. BEFFTA LEADERSHIP AWARD: Dr Comfort Momoh MBE
8. BEFFTA LEADERSHIP AWARD: Stefan Brown
9. BEFFTA LEADERSHIP AWARD: First Lady Pastor Mel Makore
10. BEFFTA LEADERSHIP AWARD: Dr Nkem Ezeilo
11. BEFFTA LEADERSHIP AWARD: Gertrude Chirambo
12. BEFFTA EXCELLENCE AWARD: Pily Mirazi
13. BEFFTA EXCELLENCE AWARD: Ayan De First
14. BEFFTA EXCELLENCE AWARD: Jacqueline Wabara
15. BEFFTA EXCELLENCE AWARD: Lydia Tett Olet
16. BEFFTA EXCELLENCE AWARD: Riyike Alayande
17. BEFFTA EXCELLENCE AWARD: Luyanda Jezile
18. BEFFTA EXCELLENCE AWARD: Prudence Jezile
19. BEFFTA  EXCELLENCE AWARD: Ben Gray
20. BEFFTA SPORTS LEADERSHIP AWARD: Larry Ekundayo
21. BEFFTA SPORTS LEADERSHIP AWARD: Olusegun Ajose
22. BEFFTA HUMANITARIAN AWARD: Didier Drogba
23. BEFFTA HUMANITARIAN AWARD: Sir John Bird
24. BEFFTA HUMANITARIAN AWARD: Sebastian Adu Gyamfi Bloom
25. BEFFTA ENTERTAINMENT ICON: Apache Indian
26. BEFFTA WOMAN OF THE YEAR: Sandra Nelson
27. BEFFTA MAN OF THE YEAR: Dr Abbey Akinoshun
28. BEFFTA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Waris Hussein
29. BEFFTA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Justina Mutale
30. BEFFTA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Ellen Thomas
31. BEFFTA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Anni Domingo