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Akai does it again at the third annual BEFFTA awards
Nov 15th
TV dance star being interviewed on the BEFFTA red carpet
TV dance star and winner of Got To Dance winner Akai was star of the night at the 3rd annual BEFFTA awards held in London. The young dance sensation gave the audience an electricfying performance to remember leaving most of the audience referring to him as “that kid who can dance.”
Akai was honoured in front of an audience of 2500 with a special award BEFFTA Young Achiever Award. “I’m completely surprised, I wasn’t expecting it, thank you, said a grinning Akai. He was joined by his father and mother who said how proud they were of their boy.
The street dancer who has featured in recent movies Horrid Henry 3d and Street Dance 3D is currently on Disney Channel’s Shake it Up Dance.
For more on Akai and where to find him next, visit:
Akai receives a honorary award; BEFFTA Young Achiever Award
Akai takes the BEFFTA awards ceremony by storm with magnificent dance moves
Akai gets the crowd excited with his electrifying dance moves
Akai gets the crowd excited with his electrifying dance moves
TV dance star Akai looking extremely fabulous at BEFFTA awards
International dance group Dan-Kira gives BEFFTA UK awards an opening to remember
Nov 6th
International dance group Dan-Kira opens up BEFFTA UK awards 2011 with amazing 6 different dance sets
BEFFTA awards 2011 was officially opened by the leading international dance group Dan-Kira with their superb set of folk dances with about 6 different costume changes that mirrored different African cultures. The dance group with 12 talented dancers ushered in the show hosts Pauline Long and Sama Ndango.
The word Dan-kira is Ethiopian meaning dancing rhythmically by hitting the ground with your feet. The BEFFTA award-winning best dance group was founded by Mr Daniel Dulla and Mr Daougi Teddy in 2007.
Dan-Kira entertainment provides the highest quality of East African traditional performance, live music and theatre events in UK and all over the world. The company also offers short courses for the people interested in learning diverse African dance rhythms. The unique dance classes are suitable for all ages and ethnicity.
Their previous performances include performances at BBC radio and WOMAD festival 2010.
Watch Dan-Kira’s full performance coming soon on BEFFTA TV show on SKY Channel.
For more information on how to book Dan-Kira dance group visit:
www.facebook.com/dankira.diversion
International dance group Dan-Kira opens up BEFFTA UK awards 2011 with amazing 6 different dance sets
Dan-Kira international dance group at BEFFTA UK awards
International dance group Dan-Kira opens up BEFFTA UK awards 2011 by ushering in hosts Pauline Long and Sama Ndango
International dance group Dan-Kira opens up BEFFTA UK awards 2011 with amazing 6 different dance sets
International dance group Dan-Kira opens up BEFFTA UK awards 2011 with amazing 6 different dance sets
Singer Kadija Kamara gives the BEFFTA awards audience a special treat
Nov 5th
2011 Oct 22 - BEFFTA Award Show 2011 - Kadija Kamara performing. Photo by Simon Klyne
The beautiful multi-talented singer, songwriter and composer Kadija Kamara gave the BEFFTA awards 2011 audience a night to remember with amazing vocals.
Kadija performed the acoustic version of her latest single ‘Deeper Than This’ and as usual she spices up her performances by engaging the audience to help sing along.
Her second electrifying performance was yet another great track ‘Talking to myself ‘which she sung live with the LS(Lekan Shobiyi) band with great reviews from the audience.
Watch Kadija Kamara’s full performance on BEFFTA TV show coming soon on SKY Channel.
Follow the wonderful songstress for more of her music performances at:
www.soundcloud.com/kadija-kamara
www.facebook.com/kadijakamaramusic
2011 Oct 22 - BEFFTA Award Show 2011 - Kadija Kamara performing. Photo by Simon Klyne
2011 Oct 22 - BEFFTA Awards Show - Kadija Kamara and her guitarist Boyan with one half of the girl band 4FLAVA. Photo by Simon Klyne
TV dance star Turbo impresses the BEFFTA UK awards audience
Oct 31st
Turbo performes at BEFFTA UK awards 2011
TV dance star, musician and choreographer Turbo entertained 2500 audience at the 3rd annual BEFFTA awards leaving them shouting for more of his electrifying moves. Turbo who was finalist on Sky one’s Got To Dance was among the main acts at the prestigious red carpet ceremony.
Turbo was recently a judge on CBBC’s Alesha’s Street Dance stars presented by Alesha Dixon.
Weekly dance classes taught by Turbo: Tuesday’s at 1 Gurney Road, Stratford E15 1SH off Leytonstone road.
Time: 6.30pm – 8pm Intermediate 8.30pm – 9.30pm Beginners
For more information about Turbo visit:
Website: www.turbodance.tv
Facebook: www.facebook.com/issacb
Twitter: www.twitter.com/turboofficial
Dancer and Choreographer Turbo entertains the BEFFTA awards audience
Turbo showing off his dance moves
Turbo showing off his dance moves
The Voice newspaper named as best community paper at the 3rd annual BEFFTA awards
Oct 30th
BEFFTA founder Pauline Long presents The Voice Newspaper managing director George Ruddock with the BEFFTA Best Community Newspaper award at their offices. Photo by Kieran Long
UK’s biggest black newspaper The Voice was awarded the BEFFTA Best Community newspaper at the just concluded 3rd annual BEFFTA awards red carpet ceremony at the Light House, London on 22nd October 2011.
The prestigious international awards ceremony that celebrates achievements of black and ethnic personalities in entertainment, film, fashion, television and arts was attended by a host of stars from UK, USA and other parts of Europe.
Pauline Long presented the award to The Voice Newspaper managing director George Ruddock at their busy London offices.
The Voice is a weekly paper that can be purchased in UK newsagents, you can also read the paper online at www.voice-online.co.uk
Mark Dean honoured at the 3rd annual BEFFTA awards
Oct 30th
Inspiration FM and BBC radio presesenter Mark Dean receives a honorary award at the 3rd annual BEFFTA awards: BEFFTA INSPIRATION AWARD
Inspiration FM and BBC Northampton radio presenter was recently honoured with a BEFFTA special award at the third annual BEFFTA awards that took place at the prestigious Light House venue in London on 22nd October 2011.
The radio personality who is a well known community figure for being a voice for the under-represented in his home town Northampton has been recognised at the prestigious red carpet black entertainment, film, fashion, television and arts awards for his endless community work that helped establish the multi-cultural community radio Inspiration FM.
BEFFTA founder Pauline Long delivered the award to the radio station where Mark was presenting his breakfast show. Mark said, “Inspiration FM has opened doors for many presenters that have gone to the next level to work on some national radio stations like Kiss fm, BBC London, Channel 4 just to name a few. I do what I do for the community for the love of it, I like to see people excel and I didn’t expect to receive such a prestigious award, this award is for everyone that walked the journey with me to fight for Inspiration FM, the volunteers, family, friends and the listeners who have made the radio popular”.
Catch Mark Dean on BBC radio Northampton every Friday 7pm presenting Atlantic Soul and Sundays on the Inspiration programme from 4pm.
Mark is also on breakfast show from 6.30am – 9am on Inspiration FM. You can listen online at www.inspirationfm.com
BEFFTA 2011 WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Oct 23rd
*BEFFTA awards 2011 winners announced*
BEFFTA Best Male Model 2011 Dwain Stephens giving his acceptance speech
Thank you for nominating and voting in the BEFFTA awards UK 2011.
Black and ethnic personalities in entertainment, film fashion, television and arts were celebrated at the Light House on 22nd October where the winners were announced. Congratulations to all nominees and winners.
Entertainment Category
Music
- Best Female Act: Dionne Reid
- Best Male Act: Wretch 32
- Best Gospel Act: Faith Child
- Best International Act: Simply Chrysolite
- Best Female UK based Afro/Caribbean Act: Cythia Mare
- Best Male UK based Afro/Caribbean Act: Myco Chris
- Best Producer: SHABACH
Dance
- Best Dance Act: Dan-Kira
- Best Dance Choreographer: Tony Adigun
Comedy
- Best Comedian : Don’t Jealous Me
Radio
- Station of the year: East African Voice
- Radio personality of the year: Patricia Benjamin
Newspapers/Magazines/Blogs
- Best Community Newspaper: The Voice
- Magazine of the year: In-spireLS magazine
- Journalist of the year: Ayo Johnson
- Blog of the year:Miss Jestina George
Events
- Best Events Promoter:Fashion finest
DJ
- DJ of the year : Dj Dego Ranking
Photographers
- Best Photographer: Idelic media and creative photography
Fashion Category:
Fashion Designers
- Best Female Fashion Designer: Bestow Elan
- Best male Fashion Designer : Kitoko
Stylists
- Best Hair Stylist: Eugene Davis
- Best Wardrobe Stylist: Tanesha Westcarr
Make-up Artists
- Best Make-up Artist: Mink London
Fashion Choreographers
- Best Fashion Choreographer: Catwalk Professor
Models
- Best male model: Dwain Stephens
- Best female model:Nana Afua Antwi
- Best Modelling Agency: Mahogany Models
Beauty Pageants
- Best Beauty Pageant :Miss Ghana UK
- Best Beauty Queen; Victoria Mtonga
- Best Former Beauty Queen:Sasha Shantel
- Best Beauty Pageant Director: Jacqueline Matovu
Film Category
- Best Film director Obi Emelonye
- Best Actor : Edward Kagutuzi
- Best Actresses: Fatima Jabbe
- Best Film: The Mirror Boy
- Best screenwriter: Anne Akin
- Best theatre production: Conversations With Love
TV Category
- Best Actress: Segilola Scott
- Best Actor : Jimmy Akingbola
- Best TV Station: OH TV
- Best TV Show :The Magazine Show(BEN TV)
- Best TV personality : Effua Daniels
- Best presenter: Adesope Olajide
- Best Webseries: Meet The Adebanjos
- Best online TV: Factory 78 TV
ART Category
- Best Spoken Word Artist/Poet: Dean Atta
- Best Art Director : Sam Davis
BEFFTA UK Special Awards 2011
- BEFFTA YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD: AKAI
- BEFFTA INSPIRATION AWARD: MARK DEAN
- BEFFTA FASHION ICON: SOLA OYEBADE
- BEFFTA BEAUTY ICON: KAREN SALANDY
- BEFFTA ENTERTAINMENT ICON: DJ ABASS
- BEFFTA MEDIA ICON: JANELLE OSWALD
- BEFFTA CREATIVE PERSONALITY: ANGELA PLUMMER
- BEFFTA CHARITY PERSONALITY: KEITH HEART FOUNDATION
- BEFFTA FEMALE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: BARBARA BLAKE
- BEFFTA MALE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: ADEBAYO JONES
TV dance star Akai to perform at BEFFTA awards UK 2011
Oct 16th
Got To Dance TV show winner Akai at East End Studios rehearsing for his performance at BEFFTA awards UK 2011
TV star and winner of Got To Dance Sky 1 HD programme Akai is set to perform an exclusive dance routine at the 3rd annual BEFFTA awards UK on 22nd October. The self taught dancer and choreographer has been rehearsing his moves at East End Studios in London.
Akai won the nations heart at Got To Dance competition judged by Ashley Banjo of Diversity taking home winnings of £100,000. The star of Street dance 3D movie has dance styles that vary from locking, popping, hip hop, jerking, krumping to Bboy-ing and Lyrical.
“I teach myself new dance moves by watching different kinds of dances on youtube.com, I get my inspiration from other great dancers. I’m also a musician and I’m currently working on my first album”, said Akai.
Find out what Akai is upto at http://www.akaiofficial.co.uk/
Got To Dance winner Akai rehearsing at East End Studios for his performance at BEFFTA UK awards 2011
Akai working on Disney Channel's Shake It Up Dance
International celebrity make up artist to grace BEFFTA awards UK 2011
Oct 14th
International celebrity make up artist Eryca Freemantle
World famous celebrity make up artist, lifestyle guru, fitness specialist and brand consultant to top international beauty brands Eryca Freemantle who now semi resides in West Africa will be in attendance to present an award at the 3rd annual BEFFTA awards UK on 22nd October at the the Light House.
Eryca Freemantle sits on the panel of experts for London College of Fashion; one of the most prestigious universities in the world. She has been a recent case study for both South African and Nigeria governments for the beauty industry.
The BEFFTA award-winning international make up artist is now concentrating on new beauty reality TV shows for Africa and fitness and well-being campaigns for African women across West Africa. she hopes to embark on a new initiative and campaign which tackles obesity in Africa. She has also been approached to develop a new Creative Industry Academy in West Africa contributing her international accredited qualifications to students globally.
The motivational speaker has dedicated the rest of her life to empower African women as she believes in passing on the baton. She realises that Africa has so much to offer and wants to contribute and leave her legacy. where else than in Africa!
www.erycafreemantle.com
EXCLUSIVE: Xfactor star Duane Lamonte to perform new release at BEFFTA UK 2011
Oct 5th
Xfactor star Duane Lamonte to perform at BEFFTA UK 2011
You heard it here first! The wonderful young multi-talented singer/songwriter, actor and dance choreographer Duane Lamonte is preparing to give the BEFFTA awards audience an exclusive performance of his single LION(let it roar) and his exclusive new release.
The singer who won the nation’s votes and made it to the top 6 boys in Cheryl Cole’s category in 2009 is enjoying his career as a solo artist.
It doesn’t stop there for the 26 year old star; as a positive role model and a mentor to younger talent who want to have a chance in the industry but cannot afford to put themselves out there, he has joined forces with his mother to run a company called Ivy entertainment. They help young people build and expand their knowledge within the arts and gives them confidence to achieve highly.
Duane admits, “My biggest challenge was the breakaway from the group then going to x factor as a solo artist but it didn’t go well as I anticipated then I thought I can either go back and join the band or focus on myself”.
Duane Lamonte’s full interview is available in the brand new BEFFTA magazine
To find out more about Duane:
www.facebook.com/pages/Duane-Lamonte/153869672728
www.twitter.com/DuaneLamonteUK