Send your BEFFTA UK 2011 public nominations

Public nominations for BEFFTA UK Awards; the prestigious awards ceremony that celebrates and rewards the achievements of the known and unknown black personalities within entertainment, film, fashion, television and arts is now officially open to the public. The public nomination process is expected to end in July 2011.

The 3rd annual BEFFTA awards night is confirmed to take place in the Black History Month on 22nd  October 2011 at an exclusive prestigious venue with specially invited guests. Meanwhile, BEFFTA Awards USA 2011 debut in Atlanta was a success.

Even though the nominations are purely based on the public nominating, the final nomination list will be decided by BEFFTA members and revealed at the nomination and press launch. BEFFTA Members consists of a panel of professionals from the world of entertainment, film, fashion, television and arts. BEFFTA founder Pauline Long said, “once again we are looking forward to unveiling more hidden great talent within our community.”

This full red carpet glamorous event is set to be an amazing night with hardworking individuals from the industry celebrating their achievements in the heart of Europe’s busiest city, London.

Send in your nominations to: nominations@beffta.com

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BEFFTA UK 2011 PUBLIC NOMINATIONS

BEFFTA stars interviewed on the red carpet

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BEFFTA founder Pauline Long on stage with comedienne Miss London and comedian/actor Richard Blackhood

Girl band 4FLAVA looking fabulous at the BEFFTA Christmas reception at Hilton Park Lane, London.

Mahogany Models boss speaks to presenter Ethel Elaka

Young designer Asake won BEFFTA Best Female Designer 2010

Art Director Greta Mendez talks about introducing contemporary dance in the UK

The unique award ceremony that celebrates black and ethnic minority personality in entertainment, film, fashion, television and arts (BEFFTA awards) announced their 2011 date at their exclusive Christmas reception at Hilton Park Lane on 4^th December 2010. The 3^rd annual BEFFTA awards date was revealed as 22^nd October 2011 in the private and intimate gathering hosted by BEFFTA awards founder Pauline Long.  In a very moving speech she said, “We are so grateful for the immense support that we have received from the community despite the fact that we are only moving into our second anniversary. We are hoping to deliver better shows with your support.”

Pauline Long congratulated all winners and nominees of BEFFTA awards for their wonderful contribution in entertainment, film, fashion, television and arts.

BEFFTA Christmas reception was attended by a host of notable personalities in the industry and celebrities including Holby City actor Jimmy Akingbola, art director Greta Mendez, Mahogany models CEO Sola Oyebade, model Prince Nkay, Stedman Pearson of the popular 80’s pop group ‘Five Star’, bigbrother star Makosi, Nollywooduncut.com publisher Dele Onabowu, Jazz sensation Anthony Everest, Art Director Greta Mendez, award-winning fashion designer sibling Asake Oge amongst others.

Meanwhile BEFFTA TV show will officially launch in January on SKY Channel.

BEFFTA awards 2011 public nominations are open. Send your nominations to nominations@beffta.com and for general inquiries email info@beffta.com

Website: www.beffta.com/news

Stars and guests graced the 2nd annual BEFFTA awards at Central Hall Westminster to celebrate the achievements of black and ethnic personalities in entertainment, film, fashion television and arts. Among the winners on the night were Hayley Cassidy, Lil P, Bang radio, Wunmi Mosaku, Shoggy Tosh and more.

BEFFTA special awards categories were presented to choice FM founder Neil Kenlock, Media and radio personality Sherry Dixon, TV personality and entertainer Angie Le Mar, Femi Oguns, Olutunji Ebun-Cole and creative director Maxine Griffith.

The red carpet was graced by several personalities from showbiz and the many guests that attended the glitzy award ceremony.

Asked about what she thought of the award ceremony, Pauline Long founder of BEFFTA awards said, ” We are proud to have made it to the second year and grateful for the immense support from the general public. All the nominees and winners deserved to be celebrated on the night for their contribution in their chosen fields of work”.

Meanwhile BEFFTA TV show is set to officially launch in January on SKY. The weekly TV show will highlight and promote black and ethnic personalities in film, fashion, television and arts all year round.

Full list of BEFFTA awards winners:

Music
1. Best Female Act: Hayley Cassidy
2. Best Male Act: Mo Eazy
3. Best Gospel Act: DTWG
4. Best International Act: STY.LIST
5. Best Female UK based Afro/Caribbean Act: Ruth Brown
6. Best Male UK based Afro/Caribbean Act: Lil P
Dance
1. Best Dance Act: Boy Blue Entertainment
2. Best Dance Choreographer: Greta Mendez
Comedy
1. Best Comedian: Eddie Kadi
2. Best Comedy Entertainment personality: Angie Lemar
Radio
1. Station of the year: Bang Radio
2. Best Radio Personality: Sherry Dixon
Newspapers and Magazines
1. Best Community Newspaper: The Afro News
2. Magazine of the year: New African Woman
3. Journalist of the year: Janelle Oswald
Events
1. Best Events Presenter: Alafair Celestine
1. Best Events Promoter: Effycom Productions(Ethel Gondwe)
DJs
1. DJ of the year: Candice McKenzie
Photographers
1. Best Photographer: Kenneth Asia
Fashion Category:
Fashion Designers
1. Best Male Fashion Designer : Adebayo Jones
2. Best Female Fashion Designer: Asakeoge Couture
Stylists
1. Best Hair Stylist: Wayne Shorter-Campbell
2. Best Wardrobe Stylist: Rachel Ofili
Best Make-up Artist
1. Best Make-up Artist: David Ayo-Gorgeous
Fashion Choreographers
1. Best Fashion Choreographer: Catwalk Proffesor
Models
1. Best male model: Prince Nkay
2. Best female model: Kyla Frye
3. Best Modelling Agency: IntStyles Models and artist management
Beauty Pageants
1. Best Beauty Pageant: Miss Southern Africa UK
2. Best Beauty Queen: Fernanda Kanyando(Miss Southern Africa UK)
3. Best Former Beauty Queen: Flavia Mbazimba(Miss Zambia UK)
4. Best Beauty Pageant Director: Justina Mutale
Film Category
1. Best Film director: Fabien Soazandry
2. Best Actor: Jimmy Akingbola
3. Best Actresses: Wunmi Mosaku
4. Best Film The Monologue
TV Category
1. Best Actress: Wunmi Mosaku
2. Best Actor: Jimmy Akingbola
3. Best TV Station: BEN TV
4. Best TV Show: Tosh Mag TV
5. Best TV personality: Shoggy Tosh
6. Best TV presenter: Sporah Njau
ART Category
1. Best Spoken Word Artist/Poets: Taiwo Tony Rotimi
2. Best Art Director: Greta Mendez

BEFFTA CREATIVE PERSONALITY: Maxine Griffith
BEFFTA YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD: Olutunji Ebun-Cole
BEFFTA INSPIRATION AWARD: Femi Oguns
BEFFTA FASHION ICON : Yemi Osunkoya
BEFFTA ENTERTAINMENT ICON: Angie Le Mar
BEFFTA FEMALE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Sherry Dixon
BEFFTA MALE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Neil Kenlock

2nd Annual BEFFTA awards is set to take place on 30th October at Central Hall Westminster

The second annual prestigious (Black Entertainment, Film, Fashion, Television and Arts)BEFFTA awards is set to take place in the Black History Month at Central Hall Westminster on 30^th October with a host of African, Caribbean and Asian personalities within entertainment, film, fashion, television and arts in attendance. The glamorous and black tie unique award ceremony that celebrates the achievements of both unknown and known black and ethnic minority personalities in entertainment and arts promises another historic event which is also aimed at promoting and creating awareness of unrecognised great talent. Entertainment on the night includes a creative dance hair show by international celebrity hairstylist Verona white, performances by Stedman of Five Star, talented singer Hayley Cassidy and many more.

As a way of ensuring continued promotion of talent within black and ethnic minority communities BEFFTA awards has also introduced BEFFTA TV show which will debut on SKY TV in October with Pauline Long as the main presenter and regular guest presenters. Some of the clips of the BEFFTA TV show promoting 2010 nominees can be found on BEFFTA youtube channel www.youtube.com/befftaawards

BEFFTA 2010 nominees were nominated by the public and the final decision made by a panel of BEFFTA Members. Among the nominees in entertainment category include Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke, Sofia Hayat, Lil P, Victizzle, Shady Blue and more. The fashion category includes Naomi Campbell, Asakeoge Couture, Maxine Griffith, Catwalk Professor and other notable and new names in the industry. Nominees in TV category include Angelica Bell, Shoggy Tosh and Sporah of The Sporah Show. Jimmy Akingbola made it to the list for the first time while film director Noel Clarke made it to the list for the second year through public nominations. Journalist of the year nominees include Janelle Oswald and Stephen Ogongo. Other nomination categories include Djs, actors, fashion designers, radio and TV personalities, beauty pageants, makeup artist, wardrobe stylists, film directors.

For full list of BEFFTA 2010 nominees and how to text vote visit www.beffta.com/news

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To cast an SMS vote using the BEFFTA Awards 2010 SMS Voting, voters must send an SMS text message from their mobile phone with the keyword “VOTE” followed by a space then the number assigned to the nominee. E.g “001″ they would like to vote for, to the code 80010.

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Full list of nominees with their voting numbers are below:

Entertainment Category

Music

1. Best Female Act: 001Estelle, 002Leona Lewis, 003Alexandra Burke, 004Hayley Cassidy, 381Sofia Hayat, 005Cynthia Erivo, 006Ayak, 007Cherri V
2. Best Male Act: 008Dizzie Rascal, 009Tinchy Stryder, 010Tinie Tempah, 011JJC, 012Sway, 013Bashy, 014Lil P, 015J Auburn, 016Mo Eazy, 017Anthony Everest
3. Best Gospel Act: 018DTWG, 019Faith Child, 020Guvna B, 021Victizzle, 022Sonnie Badu, 023Jahaziel, 024Higher Ground Acappella, 025Priscilla Jones, 026Four Kornerz, 041Adelaide McKenzie
4. Best International Act: 027Alicia Keys, 028Jay Z, 029Beyonce, 030Ne-yo, 031Trey Songs, 032Akon, 033Sade, 034K’naan, 035STY.LIST, 036Emmanuel Jal, 037Admiral c4c, 038Jazmine Sullivan, 039Kofi Olomide, 040TuFace Idibia
5. Best Female UK based Afro/Caribbean Act: 042Sanyu, 043Shady Blue, 044Mimitah, 045Ruth Brown
6. Best Male UK based Afro/Caribbean Act: 046Lil P, 047Sway,048 Tres B, 048Smokey 9278, 049Emmanuel Jal, 050King David, 051Mo Eazy, 052Myco Chris, 053Jusa Dementor, 054Komo blastic, 055Don Campbell, 056Calypso Crusoe, 057Jibola, 058Caspian Ajani

Dance

1. Best Dance Act: 059Flawless, 060Diversity, 061Boy Blue Entertainment, 062A3 dance group, 063Jerome of Street Breakers, 388Peridot
2. Best Dance Choreographer: 064Ashley Banjo, 065Kenrick Sandy, 066Greta Mendez, 073Jerome of Street Breakers

Comedy

1. Best Comedian: 067Eddie Kadi, 068Joycelyne Jee Esien, 069Babatunde, 070Miss London, 071Kojo, 072Stephen K Amos, 074Slim, 075Shadrack and the mandem, 076Don’t Jealous me
2. Best Comedy Entertainment personality: 077Angie Lemar, 078Lenny Henry, 079Felix Dexter, 080Richard Blackwood, 081Eddie Kadi, 082Melvin and Ricky, 083Glenda Jaxson

Radio

1. Station of the year: 084Choice FM, 085Bang Radio, 086Unique FM, 087Playvybz, 088Voice of Africa, 089Colourful Radio, 090Magic
2. Best Radio Personality: 100Dotun Adebayo, 111Henry Bonsu, 112Margarita Taylor, 113Dr Psycho , 114Andrea P Vybz , 115Sherry Dixon, 116Angie Greaves, 117Kayode Akintemi, 118Ezra(Voice of Africa)

Newspapers and Magazines

1. Best Community Newspaper: 119The Voice Newspaper, 120The Afro News, 121Trumpet, 122African Voice, 123 The Flyer Nwespaper
2. Magazine of the year: 094The Promota, 095Oh Yes, 097Akwaaba, 098Checkout, 124Pride, 125Arise, 126Flair!, 127Asiana, 128Asian Woman, 129Ninety-Nine, 130cocoa Basket, 131New African Woman, 132Tosh Mag, 133Black Beauty and Hair, 134UKZambians, 135FAB
3. Journalist of the year: 137Lizo Mzimba, 138Stephen Ogongo, 139Janelle Oswald, 140Zainab Badawi, 141Julius Mbaluto, 142Ayo Johnson

Events

1. Best Events Promoter: 143Black Grape, 144Funny Bizz, 145Harmony Production, 146Urban world, 147Play Entertainment, 148Easy Media Group, 149Ultimate Praise Inc, 150Streamline Empire, 151Glo Consultancy(Glorianne Francis), 152Perryfield Promotions, 153 Jungle Dream, 154Triforce Promotions, 155CM Events, 156Effycom Productions(Ethel Gondwe), 157Mahogany Production, 158Wendell Clements, 159Tony Fairweather
2. Best Events Presenters: 160Eddie Kadi, 161Justin Chinyere, 162Kojo, 163Miss London, 164Richard Blackwood, 165Jasmine Dotiwala, 166Dayo Olomu, 167Charles Emeka, 168Alafair Celestine

DJs

1. DJ of the year: 169Trevor Nelson, 170Dj Abass, 171Big Ride, 172Twin B, 173Candice McKenzie, 174Abrantee, 175Geoff Schumann, 176Shimpudu, 177Cherry Dropz, 178Professor Scratch, 179Manny Norte, 180Longers, 181Welly Tee, 182Rhodium

Photographers

1. Best Photographer: 183Richard Barr, 184Karl Lake, 185David A Gorgeous, 186Ben Black, 187Studio 77, 188Martin Kuria, 189Kenneth Asia, 190Suby and Sinem Photography, 191David Mbiyu, 192Emerzy Corbin, 193Ernest Simons,

Fashion Category:

Fashion Designers

1. Best Male Fashion Designer : 194Ozwald Boateng, 195Omar Mansoor, 196Yemi Osunkoya, 197Romero Bryan, 198Adebayo Jones, 199Gavin Douglas, 200Gavin Pierre Medford, 201Caz Longe
2. Best Female Fashion Designer: 202Baruch by Angela Knowles, 203Lanyero, 204Maame Baryeh, 205Gisella Couture, 206Zed Eye, 207Bunmi Koko, 208Samantha Cole, 209Georgie W Couture, 210Skye Chirape, 211Asakeoge Couture, 212GPUK Jewellery, 099SD YOHANS, 213Elisha Francis Jewellery, 214Mo Bacchus, 379Ohema Ohene

Stylists

1. Best Hair Stylist: 215Edee Beau, 216Marcia Johnson, 217Desmond Murray, 218Wayne Shorter-Campbell
2. Best Wardrobe Stylist: 220Christelle Kedi, 221Ola Shobowale, 222Lauraine Bailey, 223Marion Kihogo, 224Rachel Ofili, 225Fresh Strawberry, 226LA Bella, 227Robert Morrison, 228Gok Wan, 229Skye Chirape

Best Make-up Artist

1. Best Make-up Artist: 230Sheeba Raye, 231Princess Amayo(Pretty Flawless), 232makeupmesexy.com, 233Edee Beau, 234Mandy Jhamat, 235Pat McGrath, 236Kevin Fortune, 237David Ayo-Gorgeous, 238Make Up Me, 240Jessie Barker, 241Karen Salandy, 242Yolanda Banda, 243Christelle Kedi

Fashion Choreographers

1. Best Fashion Choreographer: 244Catwalk Proffesor, 245Reuben Joseph, 246Maxine Griffiths, 247Mackayla Forde

Models

1. Best male model: 248Prince Nkay, 249Ibukun Jegede, 250Julius Reuben, 251Linton Clarke, 252Max Adam Chung, 253Martins Igbinedion
2. Best female model: 254Naomi Campbell, 255Alek Wek, 256Rikaya Tagoe, 257Rachael Williams, 258Jasmia Robinson, 259Kyla Frye, 260Kadiatu Kamara
3. Best Modelling Agency: 261Mahogany models, 262IntStyles Models and artist management

Beauty Pageants

1. Best Beauty Pageant: 263Miss Jamaica UK, 264Miss Trinidad and Tobago UK, 265Miss West Africa International, 266Miss Southern Africa UK, 267Miss Flavour, 268Miss Zambia UK, 377Miss Nubian Pageants, 269ACS Kings and Queens, 270Miss Ghana UK, 271Mr and Miss East Africa UK
2. Best Beauty Queen: 272Miss West Africa(Shireen Benjamin), 273Miss Black Britain(Rikaya Tagoe), 274Miss East Africa UK(Randa Shebly), 275Fernanda Kanyando(Miss Southern Africa UK), 276Maria Namiiro(Miss Uganda UK), 277Andella Chileshe Matthews(Miss Zambia UK), 278Victoria Mtonga(Queen of Zamba UK)
3. Best Former Beauty Queen: 279Miss East Africa UK(Vicky Ngari), 280Flavia Mbazimba(Miss Zambia UK), 281Alafair Celestine(Miss Commonwealth International)
4. Best Beauty Pageant Director: 282Angela Cox, 283June Daley, 284Justina Mutale, 285Nana Tamakloe, 286Ken Chung, 287Ethel Gondwe

Film Category

1. Best Film director: 288Noel Clarke, 289Gabriel Castillo, 290Julius Amedume, 291Steve McQueen, 292Gurinder Chadha, 293Sarjit Bains, 294Fabien Soazandry
2. Best Actor: 295Ray Fearon, 296Nonso Anozie, 297Chiwetel Ojiefor, 298Noel Clarke, 299Ameet Chana, 300Manish Patel, 301Jimmy Akingbola, 302Gabriel Castillo,
3. Best Actresses: 303Wunmi Mosaku, 304Sophie Okonedo, 305Naomi Harris, 378Sofia Hayat
4. Best Film: 306Cash and Carry, 307It’s a wonderful afterlife, 3084.3.2.1, 309Adulthood, 310The Monologue

TV Category

1. Best Actress: 311Diane Parish, 312Freema Agyeman, 313Wunmi Mosaku, 314Nina Wadia, 315Alisha Bailey
2. Best Actor: 316Aml Ameen, 317Chuckie Venice, 318Idris Elba, 319Ashley Walters, 320Nonso Anozie, 321Don Gilet, 322Lennie James, 323Ray Fearon, 324Javone Prince, 325chiwetel Ejiofor, 326Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, 327Richard Ayoade, 328Nitin Ganatra, 329Ricky Whittle, 330Arinze Kene, 331Jimmy Akingbola, 332David Ajala, 387Rudolf Walker
3. Best TV Station: 333BEN TV, 334OH TV, 335Hi TV, 336OBE, 337The African Channel, 338601 TV
4. Best TV Show: 339Afro Buzz, 340Shoot The Messenger, 341The Sporah Show, 342BBS (BEN TV), 343The Magazine Show(BEN TV), 344Nightlife(by Mr and Miss Black and Beautiful), 345Sama Ndango show, 346Sisterhood TV, 347Tosh Mag TV
5. Best TV personality: 348Alesha Dixon, 349Konnie Huq, 350Makosi Musambasi, 351Lukwesa Burak, 386 Ian Wright, 352Angelica Bell, 353Spora Njau, 354Shoggy Tosh
6. Best  TV presenter: 92Alison Hammond, 355Reggie Yates, 356Konnie Huq, 357Gillian Joseph, 358Clive myrie, 359Sporah Njau, 360James Sherwood, 361Miquita Oliver, 362Lukwesa Burak, 363Zainab Badawi, 364Rhoda Wilson, 365Charlene White, 376Trisha Goddard

ART Category

1. Best Spoken Word Artist/Poets: 366Michaela The Poet, 367Phenzwaan, 368Suli Breaks, 369James Massiah, 370Kat Francois, 371Tshaka Campbell, 372Comfort(Art Without Apology), 373Taiwo Tony Rotimi
2. Best Art Director: 374Greta Mendez, 375Alex Quest,