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VIRGIN MEDIA PIONEER ROSEMARY CHILESHE RECEIVES BEFFTA EXCELLENCE AWARD
Sep 16th
BEFFTA EXCELLENCE AWARD RECIPIENT ROSEMARY CHILESHE
BEFFTA awards UK is pleased to honour the beautiful role model Rosemary Chileshe with a special award BEFFTA EXCELLENCE AWARD for her brilliant contribution to entertainment, film, fashion, television and arts.
Recently named as Virgin Media Pioneer Rosemary Chileshe is a multi-award winning inspirational former beauty queen who has graced most major international beauty pageants. The Zambian rose was the reigning Miss Zambia UK from 2003 – 2007 and went on to represent Zambia in Miss World and Miss Universe Zambia.
The beauty queen turned supermodel and entrepreneur is also a supporter of many African charitable causes hence the invite to Buckingham Palace to dine with the queen as a gesture to appreciate her representation of Africa’s positive image.
Rosemary Chileshe is the founder of Swanilenga Group Ltd, a company that mirrors her expertise and interest in media, fashion and charity.
The international supermodel is expected to pick up the award in London on 25th October at the 5th year grand BEFFTA UK anniversary in the presence of an international audience. Previous recipients of BEFFTA special honorary awards include the legendary broadcaster Sir Trevor McDonald OBE, Nollywood superstar Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, international designer Adebayo Jones and many more
Photo credit: Damien Lovegrove
FAITH OKRAFO-SMART RECEIVES BEFFTA HUMANITARIAN AWARD 2013
Sep 10th
BEFFTA HUMANITARIAN AWARD 2013 RECIPIENT - FAITH OKRAFO-SMART
BEFFTA awards has honoured the wonderful personality Faith Okrafo-Smart with a special honorary award BEFFTA HUMANITARIAN AWARD.
Faith Okrafo-Smart is a social policy and sociology graduate, a mother of one, writer, a PR consultant for several African film personalities and public figures. She has a passion to impact the lives of the needy in Sierra Leone and abroad. She is the founder of Melqosh Mission, an award-winning charity established to implement development strategies for education, health, trade, and employment for post-war afflicted amputees whose limbs were barbarically cut off during Sierra Leone’s ten year war. Faith who is also the recipient of Unsung hero award is committed to helping the marginalised and rejected and is zealous about providing life changing access to aid, services and opportunities for the beneficiaries(the direct victims of BLOOD DIAMOND) and their families; in order for them to lead meaningful and successful lives and be contributors to the development of their communities.
Pauline Long, BEFFTA founder said, “Faith has dedicated her entire life to supporting the vulnerable, we appreciate her efforts to help bring back life to a people that were denied justice. We will support her in her cause in every way possible.”
The multi-award winning pr consultant and philanthropist will pick up the BEFFTA HUMANITARIAN AWARD on 26th October at the grand BEFFTA UK AWARDS celebration at Hippodrome, Golders Green in the presence of an international audience. Previous recipients of BEFFTA special honorary awards include the legendary broadcaster Sir Trevor McDonald OBE, Nollywood superstar Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, international designer Adebayo Jones and many more.
SAM SARPONG RECEIVES BEFFTA FASHION ICON
Sep 9th
Sam Sarpong - BEFFTA FASHION ICON 2013
Over the past decade, international supermodel Sam Sarpong has been named as one of the top 10 male model in the world featured as face of top brands like Tommy Hilfiger, Levi’s, Ben Sherman and many more.
In 2006 Sam Sarpong made fashion history when he became the first black male model to ever shoot a fashion editorial campaign with one of the worlds premiere luxury brands, Louis Vuitton. A recipient of the prestigious MAA Fashion Award for Male Model of the Year, and twice named “Today’s Black Woman,” magazine “Fifty Most Beautiful People,” Sam Sarpong was added to “Us Weekly’s,” “Hot 100 Young Hollywood with Style” list. Sam has walked the runway for designers such as Versace, Donna Karen, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Jean Phillppe, and Ed Hardy. Sam has also started his own clothing brand, “Future Stars Collection,” a line of high-end T-shirts, jeans, and hoodies. Sam is currently a host on BET.
BEFFTA awards is pleased to award the dynamic supermodel, entrepreneur and TV personality Sam Sarpong with the special honorary award BEFFTA FASHION ICON for his outstanding contribution to the world of fashion globally. Previous recipients of BEFFTA special honorary awards include the legendary broadcaster Sir Trevor McDonald OBE, Nollywood superstar Omotola Jalade and many high profile personalities.
The star is expected to pick up the special award in London at the 5th year grand BEFFTA UK anniversary celebration on the 25th of October in the presence of an international audience and several stars from entertainment, film, fashion, television and arts in Europe, Africa, US and Asia.
BEFFTA AWARDS UK AUDITION FOR RED CARPET PRESENTERS
Sep 9th
BEFFTA AWARDS UK 2013 RED CARPET PRESENTERS AUDITION
BEFFTA UK awards team have just auditioned for red carpet presenters in order to give opportunities to first-time presenters both young and old.
The auditions held at award-winning film studios East End Studios London was a great success.
BEFFTA UK team will announce the successful presenters soon.
In the meantime we look forward to welcoming you on the red carpet on the 25th and the 26th October at the grand 5th year anniversary celebration of BEFFTA.
To get involved in this year’s BEFFTA UK as a sponsor or a volunteer , please contact the team at info@beffta.com
BREAKING NEWS: BEFFTA AWARDS UK 2013 CELEBRATION IN 2 DAYS EXTRAVAGANZA
Aug 5th
BEFFTA AWARDS 2013 - 25TH AND 26TH OCTOBER
Europe’s biggest award ceremony for black and ethnic personalities n entertainment, film, fashion, television and arts (BEFFTA AWARDS) will be celebrating their 5th year anniversary in style over two days in London. The invite only awards ceremony is expected to attract over 7000 guests from Europe, USA, Africa, Asia and the UK.
BEFFTA awards UK 2013 is officially on 25th and 26th of October. The glamorous awards ceremony honours and celebrates musicians, comedians, actors, actresses, djs, models, fashion designers, film directors, music producers, authors, dancers, choreographers, promoters, TV presenter, radio personalities, radio stations and more.
The awards ceremony founder Pauline Long said, “the team is working hard behind the scenes to ensure a truly talented community is celebrated in a magnificent way. Many of these talented personalities put in a lot of hard work in their chosen industries and it is on fair that they are appreciated.”
With a record breaking BEFFTA awards UK public nomination just recently concluded on 29th July the team is expected to announce the final nomination list this month.
To get involved with BEFFTA awards UK as an award category sponsor or volunteer or red carpet presenter please contact the team at info@beffta.com
BREAKING NEWS: BEFFTA AWARDS UK PUBLIC NOMINATIONS FOR THE GRAND 5TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY IS OFFICIALLY OPEN
Jun 3rd
BEFFTA UK 5TH YEAR GRAND ANNIVERSARY - PUBLIC NOMINATIONS 2013
Europe’s biggest award ceremony celebrating black and ethnic personalities in entertainment, film, fashion, television and arts has officially opened it’s grand 5th year anniversary public nominations. BEFFTA awards, founded by entrepreneur, TV presenter and philanthropist Pauline Long in 2009 is back for the 5th year to celebrate greatness within the African and Caribbean community.
The 5th year BEFFTA UK anniversary is expected to be celebrated in a very grand 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 and arts.
With legendary personality Sir Trevor McDonald celebrated last year at BEFFTA UK 2012 with a lifetime achievement award, BEFFTA awards UK team looks forward to celebrating yet another deserving legend who will be revealed soon.
Sir Trevor McDonald receives BEFFTA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD with a standing ovation at the prestigious BEFFTA UK 2012
The general public can nominate in the following categories by sending names and details of nominees to nominations@beffta.com
Entertainment Category
Music
- Best Female Act
- Best Male Act
- Best Gospel Act
- Best International Act
- Best UK AfroBeats Act
- Best UK Caribbean Act
- Best International Afrobeats Act
- Best International Caribbean Act
- Best Producer
- Best Video Director
- Best Music Video Producer
- Best Music Video DOP
- Best Music Video
Dance
- Best Dance Act
- Best Dance Choreographer
Comedy
- Best Comedian
Radio
- Station of the year
- Radio personality of the year
Newspapers/Magazines/Blogs
- Best Community Newspaper
- Magazine of the year
- Journalist of the year
- Blog of the year
Events
- Best Events Promoter
DJ
- DJ of the year
Photographers
- Best Photographer
Fashion Designers
- Best Male Fashion Designer
- Best Female Fashion Designer
Stylists
- Best Hair Stylist
- Best Wardrobe Stylist
Make-up Artists
- Best Make-up Artist
Fashion Choreographers
- Best Fashion Choreographer
Models
- Best male model
- Best female model
- Best Modelling Agency
Beauty Pageants
- Best Beauty Pageant
- Best Beauty Queen
- Best Former Beauty Queen
- Best Beauty Pageant Director
Film Category
- Best director
- Best Actor
- Best Actresses
- Best Film
- Best screenwriter/Scriptwriter
- Best theatre production
- Best Cinematographer
- Best Producer
TV Category
- Best Actress
- Best Actor:
- Best TV Station
- Best TV Show
- Best TV personality
- Best presenter
- Best Webseries
- Best online TV
ART Category
- Best Spoken Word Artist/Poets
- Best Art Director
- Best Author
BEFFTA UK Special Awards 2013
- BEFFTA YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD
- BEFFTA INSPIRATION AWARD
- BEFFTA FASHION ICON
- BEFFTA FILM ICON
- BEFFTA ENTERTAINMENT ICON
- BEFFTA MEDIA ICON
- BEFFTA CREATIVE PERSONALITY
- BEFFTA EXCELLENCE AWARD
- BEFFTA LEADERSHIP AWARD
- BEFFTA FEMALE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
- BEFFTA MALE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
BEFFTA UK public nominations will close on Monday 29th July 2013.
For more information visit www.beffta.com/news
To sponsor BEFFTA UK 2013 5th year grand anniversary email info@beffta.com
To get involved in BEFFTA UK 2013 5th year grand anniversary email info@beffta.com
BEFFTA CARIBBEAN TO LAUNCH IN JAMAICA ON 9TH FEBRUARY
Jan 22nd
BEFFTA CARIBBEAN IN JAMAICA OFFICIAL LOGO
The unique global awards ceremony BEFFTA(Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television and arts awards) founded by UK based entrepreneur and philanthropist Pauline Long is officially launching in Jamaica on 9th February. BEFFTA celebrates and honours African and Caribbean personalities in UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Africa and the Caribbean in entertainment, film, fashion, television and arts. The BEFFTA Caribbean press launch in Jamaica will be held at the exclusive South Beach Cafe in Kingston.
Amongst high profile personalities in entertainment expected to attend the launch are Freddie McGreggor, Oliver Samuel, Abbyssinians and many more. Sean Paul who won Best International Caribbean act at the UK BEFFTA 2012 will be presented with his award at the launch.
BEFFTA Caribbean in Jamaica launch will be hosted by BEFFTA international manager Verona White and Miss Jamaica UK Gemma Feare.
Artist Nature is expected to entertain guests at the launch.
BEFFTA Caribbean aims to promote and honour unsung talented artists and personalities in film, fashion, television and arts but most importantly celebrate both unknown and known personalities under one roof.
Freddie McGreggor to be honoured at BEFFTA Caribbean in Jamaica
BREAKING NEWS: BEFFTA FILM ICON BEST AWARD I HAVE RECEIVED ON A GLOBAL LEVEL, SAYS OMOTOLA JALADE EKEINDE
Nov 15th
BEFFTA FILM ICON OMOTOLA JALADE EKEINDE
Top international movie star Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde picked her BEFFTA FILM ICON award at a private presentation at London’s leading film studios East End Studios. Speaking to the press in London, the star expressed her gratitude for being honoured with such a high profile award.
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has become the first movie star to be awarded with the special BEFFTA honorary award in the film category, other high profile personalities who received BEFFTA special award this year include Sir Trevor McDonald OBE recipient of BEFFTA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT award.
The humanitarian and Amnesty international activist said, “this is the best award I have received on a global level, it is such an honour and I’m truly humbled that 16 years of my work in the film industry has been rewarded in a special way internationally. There are so many people to thank for bringing me to this level, special thanks goes to my husband for always being there, everyone that I have worked with but most importantly my fans. I love my fans so much, they are very supportive”.
BEFFTA founder Pauline Long commended Omotola for her contribution to the film industry but also for her great charitable work.
The BEFFTA FILM ICON award was presented to Omotola by PR guru Theodora Ibekwe in the presence of London press and invited guests.
BEFFTA FOUNDER PAULINE LONG COMMENDED OMOTOLA JALADE FOR HER CONTRIBUTION TO FILM AND HUMANITARIAN DUTIES
BEFFTA FILM ICON AWARD PRESENTED TO OMOTOLA JALADE BY PR GURU THEODORA IBEKWE FOR HER CONTRIBUTION TO FILM AND HUMANITARIAN DUTIES
BREAKING NEWS: BEFFTA 2012 WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT A STAR-STUDDED AWARDS CEREMONY
Oct 28th
BEFFTA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD-WINNER SIR TREVOR MCDONALD OBE AND BEFFTA FOUNDER PAULINE LONG
Europe’s biggest award ceremony for black and ethnic personalities in showbiz BEFFTA celebrated personalities at an elegant event. The prestigious 4th annual BEFFTA awards UK took place in London on 27th October at a glittering red carpet award ceremony attended by personalities in entertainment, film, fashion, television and Arts. Among the stars on the night were Sir Trevor McDonald, Lemar, Catwalk professor, footballer Fabrice Muamba, singer and xfactor star Starboy Nathan and more.
Sir Trevor McDonald OBE received a standing ovation from the 3000 audience as he received the BEFFTA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD. Lorna Sutara Gayle picked up BEFFTA ENTERTAINMENT ICON AWARD while young singer/songwriter straight from the Brit School was honoured with BEFFTA YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD.
“I’m extremely happy to see BEFFTA fulfilling it’s purpose and the purpose being honouring and celebrating a truly talented and hard-working community. People came together to network and appreciate each other’s accomplishments. I’m so grateful for everyone that attended, at BEFFTA awards everyone is special. We honoured a legend, Sir Trevor McDonald with a standing ovation. We honoured unsung talent and as always we will continue to appreciate everyone that contributes to entertainment, film, fashion, television and arts awards. We look forward to yet another special BEFFTA 2013 which will be our grand 5th year anniversary inLondon”, said BEFFTA founder Pauline Long.
BEFFTA awards is a special inclusive award ceremony that is committed to celebrating both unknown and known under one roof. It is an award ceremony that aims to inspire the community to achieve at the highest level. In the meantime BEFFTA Caribbean, Africa, Canada and USA are under way.
Winners of BEFFTA awards UK include film director Obi Emelonye, musician Lady Leshurr and many more.
Full winners list is below:
Entertainment Category
Music
- Best Female Act: Lady Leshurr
- Best Male Act: Valentine
- Best Gospel Act: London Community Gospel Choir
- Best International Act: Ruff Kid
- Best UK AfroBeats Act: May7ven
- Best UK Caribbean Act: Sandra Cross
- Best International Afrobeats Act: Juliana Kanyomozi
- Best International Caribbean Act: Sean Paul
- Best Producer:Victizzle
- Best Video Director: Sesan
Dance
- Best Dance Act: CEO Dancers
- Best Dance Choreographer: Tony Adigun
Comedy
- Best Comedian: Eddie Kadi
Radio
- Station of the year: Colourful Radio
- Radio personality of the year: Julie Ann Ryan
Newspapers/Magazines/Blogs
- Best Community Newspaper: The Vision
- Magazine of the year: Afro Pulp
- Journalist of the year: Belinda Otas
- Blog of the year: We Plug Good Music
Events
- Best Events Promoter: Femtej Kreations media
DJ
- DJ of the year: DJ Unbeetable
Photographers
- Best Photographer: Sync Photography
Fashion Designers
- Best Male Fashion Designer: Zekaryas Solomon
- Best Female Fashion Designer: Linda Mirembe
Stylists
- Best Hair Stylist: Edee Beau
- Best Wardrobe Stylist: Erica Matthews
Make-up Artists
- Best Make-up Artist: Kristy Prince
Fashion Choreographers
- Best Fashion Choreographer:Yvonne Simon
Models
- Best male model: Salisu Abdullai
- Best female model: Lisette Mibo
- Best Modelling Agency: Demus Castings
Beauty Pageants
- Best Beauty Pageant: Black Africa
- Best Beauty Queen: Miss Congo UK 2012
- Best Former Beauty Queen: Shirley Dee
- Best Beauty Pageant Director: Jacqueline Wabara
Film Category
- Best director: Obi Emelonye
- Best Actor: Ken Smart
- Best Actresses: Anita Bellamy
- Best Film: Last Flight to Abuja
- Best screenwriter/Scriptwriter : Maxine Chantel
- Best theatre production :Belong by Bola Agbaje
TV Category
- Best Actress: Chizzy Akudolu
- Best Actor: Wale Ojo
- Best TV Station: VOX Africa
- Best TV Show: Meet The Adebanjos
- Best TV personality: Femi Amusan
- Best presenter: Fernand Frimpong Jnr
- Best Webseries: All About The McKenzies
- Best online TV: Factory 78
ART Category
- Best Spoken Word Artist/Poets – Oneness Sankara
- Best Art Director: Ola Shobowale
BEFFTA UK Special Awards 2012
- BEFFTA YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD: J-SOL
- BEFFTA INSPIRATION AWARD: Alim Kamara
- BEFFTA EXCELLENCE AWARD: General Saint
- BEFFTA FILM ICON: Omotola Jalade Ekeinde
- BEFFTA ENTERTAINMENT ICON: Lorna Sutara Gayle
- BEFFTA MEDIA ICON: Princess ‘Deun Adedoyin-Solarin
- BEFFTA CREATIVE PERSONALITY: Charlotte Mensah
- BEFFTA EXCELLENCE AWARD: Dj Abrantee Boateng
- BEFFTA LEADERSHIP AWARD: Dayo Olomu
- BEFFTA EXCELLENCE AWARD: Catwalk Professor
- BEFFTA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Sir Trevor McDonald OBE
SIR TREVOR MCDONALD OBE DELIVERING HIS ACCEPTANCE SPEECH TO A JUBILANT AUDIENCE OF JUST OVER 3000
SINGER LEMAR AND BEFFTA BEST MALE ACT NOMINEE INFECTA ON THE RED CARPET
ERICA MATTHEWS WON BEFFTA BEST WARDROBE STYLIST
PRINCESS 'DEUN ADEDOYIN - SOLARIN PICKED UP SPECIAL AWARD BEFFTA MEDIA ICON
BEFFTA BEST DANCE ACT CEO DANCERS UNITED WITH UNIQUE SILVER DANCERS
UGANDAN STAR JULIANA KANYOMOZI PICKED UP BEFFTA BEST INTERNATIONAL AFROBEATS ACT
FAMILY SITCOM 'MEET THE ADEBANJOS' CREATED BY DEBRA ODUTUYO RECEIVED BEFFTA BEST TV SHOW
Baroness Scotland congratulates Sir Trevor McDonald on receiving BEFFTA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
GENERAL SAINT HONOURED WITH A SPECIAL AWARD BEFFTA EXCELLENCE AWARD
MAY7VEN WON BEFFTA BEST UK AFROBEATS ACT
FACTORY78 WON BEFFTA BEST ONLINE TV FOR THE SECOND YEAR
HIT SITCOM 'ALL ABOUT THE MCKENZIES' CREATED BY SAMUELL BENTA PICKED UP BEFFTA BEST WEBSERIES
RnB Superstar Starboy Nathan presents his mother Lorna Sutara Gayle with BEFFTA ENTERTAINMENT ICON AWARD
The king of comedy and co-host of BEFFTA UK 2012 Eddie Kadi and co-host and BEFFTA founder Pauline Long share a funny moment on stage
Cast of the movie Moral Conflict written by BEFFTA BEST SCREENWRITER Maxine Chantel with BEFFTA BEST ACTRESS Anita Bellamy and BEFFTA BEST ACTOR Ken Smart
BEFFTA BEST EVENT PROMOTER nominee and pr guru Theodora Ibekwe with winner of BEFFTA BEST PHOTOGRAPHER Daniel of Sync Photography
VOX AFRICA picked up BEFFTA BEST TV STATION and BEFFTA BEST TV PRESENTER awarded to VOX AFRICA'S Fernand Frimpong Jnr
SIR TREVOR MCDONALD OBE GIVEN A STANDING OVATION AT BEFFTA UK AWARDS 2012 AS HE RECEIVES BEFFTA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
BEFFTA BEST EVENTS PROMOTER NOMINEE UK UNSIGNED HYPE DUANE FLAMES AND MRS FLAMES AT BEFFTA AWARDS
BEFFTA BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT WINNER RUFF KID AND AWARD WINNING EFFYCOM PRODUCTION CEO ELAKA AND GUESTS AT BEFFTA AWARDS RED CARPET
BEFFTA BEST MALE ACT WINNER VALENTINE ON THE RED CARPET WITH HIS DANCERS
BEFFTA BEST BEAUTY QUEEN WON BY MISS CONGO UK
BREAKING NEWS: ACTRESS OMOTOLA JALADE EKEINDE HONOURED AS BEFFTA FILM ICON
Oct 25th
BEFFTA FILM ICON: ACTRESS OMOTOLA JALADE EKEINDE
The multiple award-winning actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has been recognised with a special honorary award BEFFTA FILM ICON for her contribution to film industry in Africa, Europe and globally. BEFFTA(Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television and Arts) awards is Europe’s biggest award ceremony celebrating achievements of black and ethnic personalities in showbiz globally. The Nollywood mega star who has appeared in over 300 hundred movies since starting her career at the tender age of 17 is popularly known for playing lead roles with films that smash the box office. Her recent films include Last Fight To Abuja, Amina, Ties That Bind and Ije.
Hailed as cinema box office queen, Omotola played lead role in the movie Ije, Africa’s biggest and highest earning movie in the cinemas to date. Omotola continues to appear on the screens globally with her latest movies Up Creek Without a Paddle and Blood on the Lagoon in post production .
Omotola is a World Food Programme ambassador and Amnesty international activists. The generous actress is a role model who gives back to the youth through her own charity Omotola Youth Empowerment Programme(OYEP).
BEFFTA founder Pauline Long praised Omotola’s great talent and commended her for being a mentor to the young ones aspiring to get into the film industry.