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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.
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 FOUNDER PAULINE LONG LIVE ON GUESS RADIO TALKING ABOUT NOMINEES
Sep 29th
BEFFTA Founder Pauline Long
BEFFTA founder Pauline Long will be going live on Guess Radio today 29th September at 4pm to talk about the BEFFTA UK 2012 nominees that were recently revealed at the press and nomination reception in Mayfair, London.
Tune in live online at www.guessradio.co.uk
BEFFTA UK 2012 online voting will begin on Sunday 7th October and end on Sunday 21st October.
The main award ceremony on 27th October.
BEFFTA UK 2012 full nomination list below:
Entertainment Category
Music
- Best Female Act: Mz Bratt, Nike Jemiyo, Cleo Sol, Cherri Voncelle, Hayle Cassidy, Lady Leshurr, Kyra, Princess Nyah, Yolanda Brown, Misha B, Lilas Lafleur, Kookie, NY, Emily Kay, Shiikane, Lea- Anna, Oneness Sankara
- Best Male Act: Angel, IKES, Smiler, Wiley, G Range, Clement Marfo, Jermaine Riley, J Sol, Donaeo, Valentine, Dele, Infecta, Scorcher, Fuse ODG, John Hectic, Micall Parknsun, Pane and Yardz, Alim Kamara
- Best Gospel Act: Guvna B, Faith D, Divine Divine, V9 Collective, New Rivers Choir, Muyiwa and Riversongz, Andrew Bello, Meleke, Grace Galaxy, London Community Gospel Choir, Dolly P , Divine Impact, Lyrical Soldier
- Best International Act: Zahara, Camp Mulla, Cover Drive, Dbanj, Grace Galaxy, Ruff Kid
- Best UK AfroBeats Act: Fuse ODG, Mista Silva, May7ven, Kida Kudz, Musik Maestro, Shay, 2kriss, Shiikane, Tipsy, Mo Eazy, Vibes Squad, Ezi Emela
- Best UK Caribbean Act: Carol Thompson, Roger Robin, Sandra Cross, Maxi Priest, Lloyd Brown
- Best International Afrobeats Act: WizKid, DBanj, Wande Coal, Zahara, Iyanya, Chameleon, Ice Prince, Fally Ipupa, Sarkodie, Nameless, Nonini, Juliana Kanyomozi, Itz Tiffany
- Best International Caribbean Act: Movado, Vybz Kartel, Gyptian, Damain Marley, Sean Paul, Munga Tun Up, Konshens, Aidonia, Popcaan
- Best Producer: Mr J, Ayo Beatz, Perry Mystique, Victizzle, Rymez, J Weathers, Don Jazzy
- Best Video Director: P Designs, Sesan, Moe Musa, Elmino, Trail Pictures, AJE Filmworks, Antoine Dixon-Bellot Colin Tiley, Dego Visionz, Uvi Orogun, Akpe Ododoru, Duminas Alliance
Dance
- Best Dance Act: Boy Blue, CEO Dancers, High Rollaz, D3 Dancers, Project G, Akai, Dan-Kira, Cerebro
- Best Dance Choreographer: Ricardo Gomez, Kenrick Sandy, Ashley Banjo, Tony Adigun, Turbo
Comedy
- Best Comedian: Eddie Kadi, Babatunde, Funmbi, Ola the comedian, A Dot Comedian, Geoff Shumann, Don’t Jealous Me, Prince Abdi
Radio
- Station of the year: Rainbow Radio, The soul of London Radio, Voice of Africa radio, Zimnet radio, Guess Radio, Bang Radio, Colourful Radio, Premier Gospel radio, Zimpower FM, Playvybz Radio, Zimonline Radio, East Africa Radio Online, Inspiration FM
- Radio personality of the year: Yinka Awojobi, Kojo, Ace and Vis, Dave P, Jade Avia, Nage, Kweku Frimpong, Dotun Adebayo, Geoff Shumann, Wayne Boucaud, Benita White, Julie Ann Ryan, Space Clottey
Newspapers/Magazines/Blogs
- Best Community Newspaper: The Voice, The Vision, GLA News, Afro News, Trumpet, Phoenix,
- Magazine of the year: Black Hair, New African Woman, Black Beauty and Hair, Diva Scribe, Rewind, Ovation, Fab Magazine, OK Nigeria, Ninetynine Magazine, Arise Magazine, Pride, Afro Pulp, Tropics, Zen
- Journalist of the year: Charlene White, Lukwesa Burak, Janelle Oswald, Mimi Fawz, Lorna Cooper, Henry Bonsu, Regina Jere-Malanda, Belinda Otas, Shoggy Tosh
- Blog of the year: Nissi Knows, Shadders, Notjustok.com, Bella Naija, Funmi Ogunja, Black Grape, Jennie Jenkins, Berry, Haut, Lolo’s Kloset, Jestina-George.com, Africa fashion guide, afrocentricityunleashed.com, The peoples Hub, Eighteen Forever, We Plug Good Music, Nollywood Uncut
Events
- Best Events Promoter: Smade, Cokobar.com, West Coast, Bashment Vibez, Play Entertainment, USH(UK Unsigned Hype), Deroots Promotions, Theodore Ibekwe PR, CRU NETWORK, FOCUS organization, Femtej Kreations media, Disk&Jockey entertainment, Cams promotions
DJ
- DJ of the year: Dj Neptizzle, DJ Unbeatable, Dj Fabuloz, DJ Shola Bee, DJ Xclusive, DJ Cameo, Dj Cee Cee, DJ French Kiss, DJ Lady G2, Dj Dubwise, Dj Longers, Dj Melody, Dj Eve Parkes
Photographers
- Best Photographer: Akwasi Photography, Sixoone Media(David Mbiyu), Trevor Griffiths(iDelick Media), Cassandra M Photography, EJS Photography, Dami Oyetade, (Idezign), Squiz Hamilton, Stuart Dayley, Fire Shonu Photography, Sync Photography, Creative Piece, Adeyinka Adepitan, Vivida, Akpe Ododoru
Fashion Category:
Fashion Designers
- Best Male Fashion Designer: Adebayo Jones, Visual Artistic Designer, James Brendan, Keve, Kgtkkt Couture, Zekaryas Solomon, Kitoko, Obiora Ichiebuka, Yusuf Abubakar
- Best Female Fashion Designer: Bukki Ojo, Bestow Elan, Light of Marie, Fabryan, Rouge, Eki Orleans, Anita Quansah, Korlekie, Adopted Culture, Dionne Gooding, Bubbushiiky, Tina Lobondi, Janet Opoku, Linda Mirembe, House of Adjeiwaa, AGR Clothing, Dephne Madyara, Johanna Jasmine Maddix
Stylists
- Best Hair Stylist: Edmund Bossman, Junior Green, Eugene Davis, Charlotte Mensah, Donnie Smith, Sandra Webb, Verona White, Adeola Olase, Charlene Cumberbatch, Leon Jade, Joel D, Edee Beau, Ether
- Best Wardrobe Stylist: Samson Soboye, Joel Dash, Tanesha Westcarr, Erica Matthews, Viennty Styling, Natasha Clarke, Crystal Deroche, Yemisi Adedipe, Sandra Aji, Samantha Watson , Jason Boateng, Abigail Ayoola
Make-up Artists
- Best Make-up Artist: Sophia Taylor, Sheeba Raye, Imelda Ladebo, Sophia Taylor, Kristy Prince, Saamia Khan, Joy Adenuga, Barbara Mensah, Dimple Patel, Ganga Bahambra, Edee Beau, CSG Make-up and beauty
Fashion Choreographers
- Best Fashion Choreographer: Reuben Joseph, Anouska Lewis, Yvonne Simon, Kwame Knight
Models
- Best male model: Martins Igbinedion, Dudley O’Shaughnessy, Hassan Resse, Guetan, Jeremy Boateng, Salisu Abdullai, Charles Rare, Duke Dadzie, Zebulun Delisser, Prince Nkay, Dwain Stephens, Hassan Reese
- Best female model: Symara Templeman, Juanita Francis, Sherene McNicholl, April Alexander, Nana Afua Antwi, Edith Uba, Lydia Harris, Samira Hashi, Rukundo Tusubira, Rosemary Chileshe, Lisette Mibo, Cynthia Chisom,
- Best Modelling Agency: LV Casting Agency, Minc Model Management, Mahogany Model Management, Stomp Model Management, D1 Model Management, Oxygen Model Management, Demus Castings
Beauty Pageants
- Best Beauty Pageant: Miss West Africa UK, Miss Ghana UK, Miss Zim Diamond,, Miss Uganda UK, Miss Jamaica UK, Miss Flavour UK, Miss Black Africa, Miss Congo UK, Queen of Zambia UK, Miss Nubian Pageant
- Best Beauty Queen: Miss Congo UK 2012, Ruvimbo Chinzou, Fatoumata Touray, Ann Marie M’Sichili, Victoria Okafor
- Best Former Beauty Queen: Shirley Dee, Vicky Ngari, Nicola Sackey, Maria Namiro, Ruvimbo Chinzou, Denise Hanson, Misha Terrett, Victoria Mtonga,
- Best Beauty Pageant Director: June Daley, Mavis Osei, Dennis Tawiah, Jacqueline Wabara, Bridgette Chalu, Glorianne Francis, Dele Onabowu , Justina Mutale, Jacqueline Matovu
Film Category
- Best director: Richard Ayoade, Noel Clarke, Patrick Campbell, Obi Emelonye, Christian Asaiku, Tawanda Chimuzinga, Samuell Benta, Lanre Balogun
- Best Actor: Wil Johnson, Anthony Manjaro, James Bryhan, Wale Ojo, David Ajala, Ken Smart
- Best Actresses: Fatima Jabe, Omotola Jalade, Queen Allen, Sherrie Silver , Lorraine Fox, Anita Bellamy, Uru Eke
- Best Film: Last Flight to Abuja, Amina, To The End Of The Road, Moral Conflict, Amina, Shattered Hearts
- Best screenwriter/Scriptwriter : Obi Emelonye, Maxine Chantel, Bola Agbaje Ann Akin, Debra Odutuyo, Samuell Benta, Babi Isako, Tolulope Yesufu
- Best theatre production Meet The Adebanjos, Belong by Bola Agbaje, I stand corrected by Mojisola Adebayo
TV Category
- Best Actress: Tameka Empson, Dianne Parish, Michelle Asante, Kehinde Fadipe, Chizzy Akudolu, Freema Agyemam, Letitia Hector, Faridah Rimmer, Moji Bamfeta
- Best Actor: Chucky Venn, Ashley Walters, Jimmy Akingbola, Nonso Anozie, Aml Ameen, Wale Ojo, Hugh Quarshie, David Ajala, Samuell Benta
- Best TV Station: BEN TV, VOX Africa, Africa Channel, Hi TV, OH TV
- Best TV Show: Shoot The Messenger, The Hi Life, AfroBuzz,The Sporah Show, The Magazine Show, Meet The Adebanjos, New Generation Show, BBS(BEN TV)
- Best TV personality: Nana AFua Antwi, Alesha Dixon, Lukwesa Burak, Femi Amusan, James Sherwood, Sporah Njau, Leah Charles
- Best presenter: Fernand Frimpong Jnr, Nana Afua Antwi, Sporah Jau, Leah Charles, Reggie Yates, Adesope Olajide, Sugapuff, Remel London, Natalie Brown
- Best Webseries: Breach, Venus Vs Mars, All About The McKenzies, Before The Big Time,
- Best online TV: Factory 78, UPshot TV, SBTV, Time With Natalie, Gidiculture TV
ART Category
- Best Spoken Word Artist/Poets – Oneness Sankara, Alim Kamara, Dan Bosi, Chaleboy The Poet, Dean Atta
- Best Art Director – Trendy Couture, Kwame Knight, Akpe Ododoru, Ola Shobowale
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: THE 2ND ANNUAL BEFFTA USA TO TAKE PLACE SOON
Apr 28th
2ND ANNUAL BEFFTA AWARDS USA COMING SOON - 2012
Following the inaugural 1st annual BEFFTA USA that took place in Atlanta in 2011 the date of the 2nd annual BEFFTA USA will be announced shortly. The global BEFFTA brand in USA, UK and soon launching in Africa and Caribbean founded by Pauline Long stands for BLACK ENTERTAINMENT FILM FASHION TELEVISION AND ARTS AWARDS.
BEFFTA USA has NOT been re-branded. The unique prestigious award ceremony honours black and ethnic personalities in entertainment, film, fashion, television and arts in UK, USA, Africa and the Caribbean. Among personalities honoured at BEFFTA USA 2011 were producer and film director Tyler Perry, celebrity hairstylist Dwight Eubank and more.
The global brand BEFFTA awards was founded by Pauline Long in the UK purely to give back and celebrate a community with so many achievers who contribute immensely in film, fashion, television and arts. It is the award ceremony where people who work behind the scenes are appreciated together with people who are often at the front. It is an exclusive VIP award ceremony where everybody is somebody. The nominees of BEFFTA awards range from Djs, promoters, actors, actresses, models, choreographers, journalists, television stations, radio stations, poets, theatre productions, film directors, music producers, television personalities, radio personalities, comedians, dancers, make up artists, hair stylists, models, fashion designers, beauty pageants, photographers,magazines, newspapers, art directors, authors and more .
The BEFFTA team in the UK apologises to any of our USA BEFFTA family for any misleading information that has been passed on to them by our previous franchise holder.
For all information about BEFFTA awards please contact info@beffta.com
Pauline Long, BEFFTA founder started the prestigious award ceremony to give back to a very talented community of high achievers
BEFFTA international manager Verona White at Los Angeles Film Festival
BREAKING NEWS: Stars line up to raise funds for the Stephen Lawrence centre on 26th May at Hippodrome Golders Green
Mar 1st
BEFFTA THIS IS LOVE CONCERT RAISING FUNDS FOR THE STEPHEN LAWRENCE CENTRE
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.
*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
Exclusive one off painting donated to BEFFTA THIS IS LOVE charity concert by visual artist and poet Naa Ahinee Mensah to raise funds for The Stephen Lawrence Centre
FREE BEFFTA BAG FOR GUESTS ON 26TH MAY AT THE HIPPODROME, GOLDERS GREEN
BEFFTA This Is Love concert to raise funds for Stephen Lawrence Centre
Feb 15th
BEFFTA Founder Pauline Long and CEO of The Stephen Lawrence Centre Paul Anderson-Walsh during a recent tour of the centre
Wretch 32, Wiley, Bashy, Scorcher and several stars have lined up in support for BEFFTA This Is Love Concert raising much needed funds for The Stephen Lawrence Centre. The concert which is set to take place on 31st March 2012 at The Light House has major talented names to perform including Omar, Don E, Myco Chris, Dionne Reid, David O, Dego Ranks, Stedman Pearson(FIVE STAR), Ayanna, Aisling O’Reilly, May 7ven, J-SoL.
BEFFTA founder Pauline Long recently caught up with CEO of The Stephen Lawrence Centre Paul Anderson-Walsh who gave her a tour of the great centre, he said, “The Lawrence family wanted to give Stephen’s dream to others. The centre’s initial intention was to be an educational centre, Stephen wanted to become an architecture but he did not get the chance. We have now expanded it and included media centre, business centre, art gallery for exhibitions and more. The memory of Stephen Lawrence is being used to wedge open doors for other people, the centre is open for everyone. Thousands of people have benefited from the centre to date and we would like to continue to give the services to the community but with their help to keep it open for as many years as possible.”
The BEFFTA This is Love Concert is promoting anti-hate/anti-violence, love and peace in London’s special year of Olympics and encouraging communities to come together and spread love and peace. The concert intends to bring unity within different communities through music. BEFFTA This Is Love concert which has support from various media houses including The Afro News and Playvybz radio will be attended by a host of celebrities and high profile guest including Baroness Scotland, Paul Anderson-Walsh who is the CEO of the Stephen Lawrence Trust, Lee Jasper and many more.
Some of the personalities who have joined the campaign are performing artists, creative artists, sportsmen, politicians, nurses, policemen, students, children and people from all walks of lives, all races and all ages.
Junior West Ham footballer and Olympic torch bearer Henry Ochieng Said, “I’m happy to support the concert as it’s for a great cause”.
Top UK rapper Wretch 32 said: ” The concert is for a good cause, I would like to see you all down there”.
Celebrity hairdresser Verona White said; “The concert is going to be great, it’s all about spreading love and giving back”.
Supermodel and designer and the official face and ambassador for BEFFTA This Is Love said: “This is a fantastic cause to suport and I’m extremely happy to the ambassador and face of it. It’s all about spreading love”.
Bigbrother star Heaven Afrika said, “I’m inspired and I want to get fully involved in this wonderful initiative”.
Support The Stephen Lawrence centre and join us in the journey to help in keeping the centre open by attending the concert. The concert welcomes media houses, people of all ages and communities to come together for a good cause.
BUY TICKETS ONLINE IN ADVANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS AT £20, FOR GROUPS £15 http://befftathisislove.eventbrite.com/
TICKETS AT THE DOOR COST £28
Make donations directly to the Stephen Lawrence Trust at http://stephenlawrence.org.uk/
Watch BEFFTA TV CREW AT THE STEPHEN LAWRENCE CENTRE AND ‘BEFFTA THIS IS LOVE’ concert promo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiSGZfKFm1E&list=UUbeyg_9gEcwI3LJsXRQrJ1A&index=1&feature=plcp
BEFFTA THIS IS LOVE CONCERT IS ON 31ST MARCH RAISING FUNDS FOR THE STEPHEN LAWRENCE CENTRE
Top singer Omar is among performers to headline BEFFTA THIS IS LOVE concert
BEFFTA This Is Love concert is proud to have Vocalist, cellist, pianist and composer Ayanna on the line up
RnB singer Myco Chris will be performing at BEFFTA THIS IS LOVE concert on 31st March at The Lighthouse
Fabulous singer Don E joins the line for BEFFTA THIS IS LOVE concert on 31st March at The Lighthouse
Rising star David O will perform at the BEFFTA THIS IS LOVE concert on 31st March at The Lighthouse
The very talented soulful singer-songwriter Dionne Reid will be among the great performers at BEFFTA THIS IS LOVE concert on 31st March at the Lighthouse
The fabulous girl band Shiikane will be giving their best performance
Get intouch with the BEFFTA team at info@beffta.com
BEFFTA founder Pauline Long wishes you happy black history month as voting begins
Oct 1st
BEFFTA Founder Pauline Long urges you to show support to African and Caribbean businesses, organisations, charities and projects
It has been 365 days of researching on BEFFTA nominees and BEFFTA founder who believes in being hands on has been at the forefront of it. Members of the public and BEFFTA Members sent in their nominations with the final decision made by the panel of BEFFTA Members. Today as we mark the beginning of Black History Month BEFFTA awards too marks the beginning of a campaign dubbed as 14 days of showing love and discovering the nominees.
Pauline Long said, “I would like to welcome every black and ethnic person to celebrate the Black History Month by showing love and support not only to BEFFTA awards UK 2011 nominees through voting but to all African/Caribbean businesses, organisations, charities and projects. Together as a community we can achieve a lot. We are a community of talented, intelligent and hard working individuals and groups and the world must know about this. However they can only know about us if we show them what we are capable of doing as a united community. I hope we will continue to support one another not only in the Black History Month but in all 12 months of the year”.
Join the BEFFTA awards UK 2011 voting campaign:
***14 DAYS OF SHOWING LOVE AND DISCOVERING BEFFTA UK 2011 NOMINEES***
Vote online at http://www.beffta.com/news/?page_id=7
FAB magazine gets a fabulous UK launch
Aug 12th
Models wearing designs by Zekaryas Solomon at FAB magazine launch
What started just as an idea in 2009 has become Africa’s premier glossy magazine with a unique concept of double cover for both male and female readers. It’s almost like reading two different and creatively laid out magazines in one. FAB(Fabulous. African. Black) magazine launched in the UK at a glamorous event attended by top industry personalities Sola Oyebade of Mahogany models, New African Woman magazine chief editor Regina Malanda, tycoon and designer Alexander Amosu, BEFFTA founder Pauline Long and more.
The international magazine that currently sells in more than 8 countries which include UK, US, South Africa, Nigeria covers fashion, beauty and entertainment in Africa and beyond. Guests at the UK launch were treated to a fabulous catwalk show with top designers House of Jola, Nicol De Noir, Tina Lobondi, Zekaryas Solomon, Bestow Elan, Adjoa Osei, Ester Ndongala.
FAB magazine publisher Familusi Akin Babajide and editor-in-chief Sinen Bilen Onabanjo thanked fans for coming out in large numbers to support the magazine.
Pauline Long interviewing FAB magazine editor-in-chief Sinem Bilen Onabanjo
FAB Magazine publisher Familusi Akin Babajide and BEFFTA founder Pauline Long
FAB Magazine assistant editor Cindy Hudson at FAB Magazine UK launch
Choreographer Yvonne and BEFFTA Member Ethel Elaka
Models wearing designs by Zekaryas Solomon
Top designer and mobile phone tycoon Alexander Amosu interviewed for BEFFTA TV
BEFFTA Member Ethel Elaka sharing a light moment with guests at FAB magazine launch
Fabulous design by Tina Lobondi at FAB UK launch
Bestow Elan design at FAB magazine launch
Bestow Elan design at FAB Magazine launch
Beautiful design by Ester Ndongala
Design by Ester Ndongala
Design by Zekaryas Solomon
Design by Zekaryas Solomon
Design by House of Jola
For more information on FAB magazine visit www.fabmagazineonline.com
When BEFFTA Members Met The Adebanjos
Jul 28th
Meet The Adebanjos main cast Moji Bamtefa who plays auntie Funke, BEFFTA Member Ethel Elaka and the youngest member of the Adebanjos family Daniel Anthony who plays Toby
Have you met the Adebanjos? Brand new web-series that’s set to entertain black and ethnic community around the world recently launched at an exclusive private screening and press launch in London. The sitcom called Meet The Adebanjos is hailed as a revolution in the UK as the drama series that has been missing in the African and Caribbean communities. The independent production created and produced by a young talented writer and director Debra Odutuyo and co produced by former trader Andrew Osayemi has a cast of professional actors and actresses including the extremely funny comedian Tboy also popularly known as ‘Don’t Jealous Me.’
BEFFTA Member and founder Pauline Long and BEFFTA Member Ethel Elaka attended the exclusive private screening and were treated to the first episode of what is now officially the most hilarious sitcom around. As part of their duty as BEFFTA Members they attended the launch to scout fresh talent to be nominated for the 3rd annual BEFFTA awards set to take place on 22nd October at the Lighthouse.
With so much attention and great reviews both from the press and the public, Meet The Adebanjo producers are hoping the BBC will commission the second season of this entertaining series.
Join the growing number of fans to watch Meet The adebanjos live at www.meettheadebanjos.com
BEFFTA founder Pauline Long with comedian and the show's comedy consultant Lateef Lovejoy who also has a part in the sitcom playing Greg
BEFFTA Member Ethel Elaka poses with the youngest members of the Adebanjos; Daniel Anthony and Andrea Ama Aboagye
BEFFTA founder Pauline Long meets Wale Ojo who plays the lead role as the father, Adebanjo
Meet The Adebanjos creator and producer Debra and co-producer Andrew catch up before the private screening begins
RnB singer/songwriter Dele who had a cameo role in season one of Meet The Adebanjos turned up with his entourage
Pauline Long was rather thrilled at meeting the funny man popularly known as 'Don't Jealous Me' who plays cousin Femi in the sitcom
BEFFTA Member Ethel Elaka shared a moment with the happy Jordan Coulson who plays Kevin, the annoying neighbour
With a sitcom like this, we're crossing our fingers with the hope that the super talented top comedian and choice FM presenter kojo will make an appearance in future episodes, as usual he turned up to show support
Meet The Adebanjos cast are one happy and funny family