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BREAKING NEWS: BEFFTA 2012 WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT A STAR-STUDDED AWARDS CEREMONY
Oct 28th
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
BREAKING NEWS: SIR TREVOR MCDONALD OBE HONOURED WITH BEFFTA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Oct 1st
Veteran journalist, presenter and newsreader Sir Trevor McDonald OBE has been honoured with a special honorary award BEFFTA MALE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT award. The multi award-winning news anchor will pick up his special award in the presence of an international audience at the prestigious 4th annual BEFFTA awards UK taking place on 27th October in London.
Sir Trevor McDonald was the first male black television news reader and British broadcaster with the highest awards for his contribution to journalism over a period of over 30 years. In 1999 he was knighted for his excellent contribution to journalism. The broadcaster who is well know for presenting News at Ten on ITN and ITV’s current affairs flagship programme Tonight with Trevor McDonald is also know for the charitable causes that he was involved in such as Princes Trust, Nelson Mandela Foundation, The Royal National Institute of the Blind, The Royal Commonwealth Society for the deaf, Macmillan Cancer Research and Leukaemia Trust and many more.