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BREAKING NEWS: CARIBDIRECT JOINS BEFFTA AWARDS UK AS ONE OF IT’S MEDIA PARTNERS
Aug 31st
BEFFTA Awards UK media partner CaribDirect - www.caribdirect.com
Premier online media and news portal CaribDirect has joined BEFFTA(Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television and Arts) UK awards as one of it’s media partners.
CaribDirect links the Caribbean family globally by providing a one stop shop for entertainment, news, views, politics and more.
Apart from covering red carpet news at the 4th annual BEFFTA awards, CaribDirect will have access all areas at the award ceremony bringing the public news on BEFFTA nominations and more exciting news pre and post the prestigious ceremony celebrating the achievements of black and ethnic personalities in entertainment, film, fashion, television and arts.
The BEFFTA team is thrilled to have them as one of their valued media partners.
BEFFTA UK awards is set to take place in London on 27th October. Meanwhile dates for BEFFTA USA, Canada, Caribbean and Africa are to be announced soon.
If you wish to join BEFFTA as a media partner, please contact the team at info@beffta.com
BEFFTA UK 2012 NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN
BREAKING NEWS: BEFFTA MEMBER CAST FOR HOLLYWOOD MOVIE FAST AND FURIOUS ALONGSIDE VIN DIESEL
Aug 21st
BEFFTA MEMBER DAVID AJALA
BEFFTA Member David Ajala is making big moves in the Hollywood film industry. The British actor well known for his roles in ‘Payback Season’ and ‘The Dark Knight’ has been cast in Hollywood movie Fast and Furious 6 and is currently filming in London alongside stars Vin Diesel, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Jackson and Michelle Rodriguez.
The award-winning talented actor who received excellent reviews for his lead role in ‘Payback Season’ has officially joined the huge franchise of Fast and Furious. “I’m completely humbled and thrilled to be part of it,” said David
David Ajala plays Kelvin in ‘Offender’ in cinema’s now. Fast and Furious is scheduled for May 2013 release.
BEFFTA Founder Pauline Long Announces Nominations On TV
Aug 19th
BEFFTA founder Pauline Long announced BEFFTA UK 2012 nominations live on SKY Channel 182 BEN TV – The Magazine Show. Pauline Long said the team was back in London this year to celebrate the best African/Caribbean achievers in entertainment, film, fashion, television and art. As the public nominate, the BEFFTA Members will be nominating too and drawing up the final list to be announced live on television.
Personalities nominated for BEFFTA awards include musicians, promoters, djs, models, designers, poets, television personalties, film directors, photographers, radio personalities, beauty pageant directors and more
The public nominations will close on 14th September. Full nomination category list is can be found here: http://www.beffta.com/news/?page_id=7
BREAKING NEWS: BEFFTA UK 2012 PUBLIC NOMINATIONS OFFICIALLY OPEN
Jul 28th
BEFFTA UK 2012 NOMINATIONS OFFICIALLY OPEN
As the London Olympics open, the global Black Entertainment Film Fashion and TV awards(BEFFTA) is back in London for the 4th year. The prestigious and unique red carpet award ceremony celebrating both known and unknown talented personalities in entertainment, film, fashion, TV and arts has officially opened the public nominations.
Members of the public are encouraged to nominate personalities from various showbiz sectors including musicians, Dj’s, promoters, fashion designers, models, TV stations, TV personalities, beauty queens, beauty pageant directors, comedians, film directors, music producers, actors, actresses, poets/spoken word artists, journalists, bloggers, fashion choreographers, radio stations, radio personalities, presenters and more.
The 4th Annual BEFFTA UK is set to take place on 27th October at the Hippodrome, Golders Green with special guests from Canada, USA, Australia, Africa, Caribbean and Europe.
“Like every year we are hoping to open opportunities to hard-working and talented African/Caribbean personalities in entertainment, film, fashion, television and arts. The BEFFTA team has been carrying out research on potential nominees but it is now time to invite the public to join in and send us their nominees. Being nominated is an honour and we at BEFFTA feel it is important to reward and recognise talent,” said BEFFTA founder Pauline Long
The public nominations will close on 14th September 2012. BEFFTA UK awards final nomination list will be decided by a special panel of eight BEFFTA Members.
As the public nominations opens up, BEFFTA awards which is Europe’s biggest award ceremony for African/Caribbean personalities invites sponsorship and partnership from individuals and organisations.
Full nomination categories can be found here: http://www.beffta.com/news/?page_id=7
Send your nominations to:
To join BEFFTA team as a sponsor or partner contact:
BBC one's Holby City Star Jimmy Akingbola accepts award for BEFFTA BEST TV ACTOR 2011
Beautiful Soundz producer accepts award for BEFFTA BEST MUSIC PRODUCER 2011
Veteran international fashion designers honoured with BEFFTA MALE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2011
Fashion finest picked up BEFFTA BEST EVENT PROMOTER 2011
Mink London honoured at BEFFTA awards 2011 BEST MAKE UP ARTIST
BREAKING NEWS: LAST FLIGHT TO ABUJA TAKES OFF IN LONDON CINEMAS
Jun 29th
LAST FLIGHT TO ABUJA written, directed and produced by Obi Emelonye
Having premiered at one of the biggest high profile gathering at Troxy in London, the much talked about movie LAST FLIGHT TO ABUJA is showing at several cinemas across London from today. The movie directed by the multi-award winning Mirror Boy director Obi Emelonye has made history by being the first Nollywood movie to be showing in Odeon cinemas , Vue cinemas, picture house and other cinemas across London with fans requesting for it to show in cinemas outside London too.
LAST FLIGHT TO ABUJA has a strong cast which includes Uru Eke, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Jim Iyke, Anthony Manjaro and Hotel Rwanda star Hakeem Kae-Kazeem.
Last Flight to Abuja is about a group of Nigerian travellers flying to Abuja not knowing it could be their last journey. As the aircraft hits serious problems at 30,000 feet the strangers’ stories are told through a series of flashbacks that explain why each of them chose to travel on that struggling plane. But does one of them hold their secret to their survival?
There is a special treat for fans who go down to Odean Greenwich today as they will be able to meet and greet the movie writer, director and producer Obi Emelonye.
“This is a great movie with a very talented cast. A lot of work and resources has gone into it. It would be great for the community to support it to become a UK box office hit. Yes we can do it”, said BEFFTA founder Pauline Long
Join Last Flight To Abuja facebook for more information https://www.facebook.com/LastFlightToAbuja
Watch the cinema trailer here:
BREAKING NEWS: THE LAST FLIGHT TO ABUJA TO PAY TRIBUTE TO CRASH VICTIMS
Jun 8th
Last Flight to Abuja and The Mirror boy producer, director and writer Obi Emelonye
The Last Flight to Abuja movie crew and marketing team are still in shock by the sad news of the recent crashes of the Allied Air and Dana Air planes in Ghana and Nigeria respectively that has claimed over 160 lives.
“Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow regarding this news, and our thoughts remain with the families of the bereaved and the two nations that have now been plunged into mourning”, explained the movie producer and director Obi Emelonye
Last Flight to Abuja is a movie inspired by the several air disasters that took place in Nigeria in 2006 and with these latest crashes, the issue of air safety in Nigeria, highlighted by the film, remain very important.
“Our first instinct in the light of the plane crashes was to postpone the premiere of the movie as a mark of respect to the people that have lost their lives and their families. But we have carefully considered things and have decided to go on with the premiere, and for Last Flight to Abuja to be dedicated to their memory, but of more importance, we are now considering using this film as a powerful advocacy tool to highlight and influence in our own little way the issues of air safety in Nigeria and Africa at large”, said Obi.
Last Flight To Abuja red carpet arrivals from 6.30pm to 8.45pm.
– The evening commences at 7pm with an exclusive VIP Cocktail Reception together with presentations and interviews attended by a galaxy of top UK based African heritage film, television & music entertainment stars plus influencers from the worlds of fashion, media, sport and politics from the international cultural arenas.
– The Premiere begins at 9pm and concludes with a Q&A with the stars and filmmakers. Directly preceding the Premiere there will be a minutes silence to honour the memory of the victims of the Allied Air crash in Ghana and the Dana Air crash in Lagos that both took place on 3rd June. The evening ends by 12.30am
– Limited Tickets for this exclusive event are nearly sold out and available on 02070605056 / 07741638500 J2 Konsults or Femtej Kreations 07878202481
K-RIS PERFORMS AT BEFFTA THIS IS LOVE CONCERT FOR THE STEPHEN LAWRENCE CENTRE
Jun 6th
K-RIS performs at BEFFTA THIS IS LOVE charity concert
The multi-talented hiphop/rap artist K-RIS was among the top artists who performed at BEFFTA THIS IS LOVE charity concert raising awareness and funds for the Stephen Lawrence centre at Hippodrome, Golders Green.
Please get involved with the Stephen Lawrence centre to help keep it open, donate at www.stephenlawrence.org.uk
ANTHONY EVEREST PERFORMS AT BEFFTA THIS IS LOVE CONCERT FOR THE STEPHEN LAWRENCE CENTRE
Jun 6th
Anthony Everest performs at BEFFTA THI IS LOVE charity concert
The sensational singer/songwriter Anthony Everest was among the top artists who performed at BEFFTA THIS IS LOVE charity concert raising awareness and funds for the Stephen Lawrence centre at Hippodrome, Golders Green.
Please get involved with the Stephen Lawrence centre to help keep it open, donate at www.stephenlawrence.org.uk
VANESSA DAZZLES AT BEFFTA THIS IS LOVE CONCERT FOR THE STEPHEN LAWRENCE CENTRE
Jun 6th
Vanessa performs at BEFFTA This Is Love charity concert
BEFFTA This Is Love charity concert took palce at the Hippodrome, Golders Green on 26th May with several artists supporting the cause. One of the most amazing performances on the night was by the gifted Vanessa.
Get involved with the amazing Stephen Lawrence Centre and help keep it open, donate at www.stephenlawrence.org.uk
BREAKING NEWS: BEFFTA THIS IS LOVE CONCERT IS RAISING FUNDS FOR THE STEPHEN LAWRENCE CENTRE ON 26TH MAY AT HIPPODROME GOLDERS GREEN
May 22nd
Stars line up to raise funds for Stephen Lawrence centre which is at risk of closing
Top 15 musicians from different genres are coming together at BEFFTA THIS IS LOVE charity concert to raise much needed funds for the Stephen Lawrence Centre in order to help keep it open. The fantastic line up of stars include Soul legend Omar, singer/songwriter Don E, pop sensation of the famous band Five Star – Stedman Pearson, soulful singer Dionne Reid, RnB singer Myco Chris, Jazz sensation/soul singer Anthony everest with his full band Aremuorin.
Urban singer/songwriter and choreographer J-SoL will be performing with his full band. The audience at the concert will also be treated to the amazing sounds of the fantastic Afro-beats star May 7ven, and pop singer Racel Matthews and Sara Lili. Reggae artist Dego Ranks who has recently come from a tour in The Gambia , Africa is preparing to perform his best tracks too. Hiphop artist Cloud Silver Line will also be perfomring live with his band.
Some people have called him the male Adele, singer David O has a voice to envy. He will be performing live with his band at BEFFTA THIS IS LOVE concert. Pop sensation Aisling O’Reilly who is preparing to perform with The Wanted will also give her best performance.
A spectacular dance act with brilliant choreography is expected to open the concert followed by a short movie screening.
Among special guests on the night are CEO of The Stephen Lawrence Centre Paul Anderson-Walsh, Baroness Scotland, Lee Jasper and more.
BEFFTA THIS IS LOVE concert taking place on 26th May at the prestigious Hippodrome in Golders Green and promoting anti-hate/anti-violence in UK has received great support from top stars including Wretch32, Wiley, Scorcher, Bashy and many more.
“The amazing Stephen Lawrence centre is an asset to the community and a centre for excellence”, said Paul Anderson-Walsh. Find out more about what he revealed about the centre in a recent interview with Pauline Long: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiSGZfKFm1E&feature=player_embedded
BEFFTA team would like to thank top designers Linda Mirembe of LinmiR designs, Asake Oge of Asake Couture and Anrette Ngafor of KiRette couture, Afrocessories by J.M Prempeh for donating their designs to be auctioned to raise money for the Stephen Lawrence centre.
Aspecial painting by Tse Ataa Mensah foundation has also been donated for auction.
BEFFTA founder Pauline Long said, “BEFFTA THIS IS LOVE concert is about promoting love and campaigning for anti-hate/anti-violence. We encourage the community to come together and support community projects. The 1st annula BEFFTA THIS IS LOVE concert is proud to support The Stephen Lawrence centre by creating awareness and funds for it. We hope as many peple as possible will come out to support, we encourage people to get on our guest list free but donate from as little as one pound. Every penny counts”.
The centre needs the community support in order to stay open.
Food *Drink *Entertainment *Fundraising
*Get on our limited guest list free by sending your name to info@beffta.com*
You can also buy tickets here:
Online tickets, single: £20, groups of 5+ £15
http://befftathisislove.eventbrite.com/
Tickets at the door: £20
If you wish to get involved as a volunteer or donate a product or service to be auctioned, please contact the team at: info@beffta.com
Free BEFFTA bag for guests at BEFFTA THIS IS LOVE charity concert on 26th May at The Hippodrome, Golders Green