African Diaspora: 7th Annual African Diaspora Awards

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The award show, now in its 7th year, honors the new breed of African diaspora leaders, activists, artists, entrepreneurs and businesses solving the problems of today and tomorrow. The nominees have always represented a cross-section of organizations, startups, and young talents. It is one of the most sought-after award shows featuring the African Diaspora in the United States.

The initiative celebrates and accelerates innovation; creativity and enterprise amongst Africans in the Diaspora between the ages of 22 to 45. It has produced over 80 winners and over 2,550 nominees since its first edition in 2010. There are 13 categories in all—ranging from Person of the Year, Advocate of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year and more—and they're judged by a sterling selection of leaders across many industries.

The African Diaspora Awards will bring together an extraordinary array of entrepreneurs, musicians, artists, actors, scholars, businesses and other exemplary African’s of the Diaspora and their friends. This event has become the “Who’s Who” of meaningful and powerful leadership in the Diaspora.

More than 500 attendees will join Applause Africa as we celebrate and honor or champions. Past special guests and honorees have included Leymah Gbowee – Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Chinedu Echeruo – Founder of HopStop.com, Angelique Kidjo – Grammy Award Winning Singer & Activist, Lola Ogunnaike, TV Personality and entertainment journalist and Gbenga Akinnagbe – Actor, Saran Diakitè Kaba - Clean water advocate, YaYa DaCosta - Actress, Mpule Kwelagobe The first African woman to be crowned Miss Universe, Les Nubians - Grammy-nominated French duo Kemi Adetiba - Film director, Atti Worku- Education and community advocate, Chid Liberty - Entrepreneur, Nicole Amarteifio - Film director, Flaviana Matata- fashion model among many others.

Last year's honorees are: Jessica Matthews, Entrepreneur of the Year; Ato Essandoh, Artist of the Year; Luvvie Ajayi, Person of the Year; Georgie Badiel, Face of Change; Mamadou Samba;Public Service of the Year; UNFPA, Humanitarian of the Year; Joseph Mizzi & Nchimunya Wulf of 14+ Foundation, Community Service of the Year Award; Loza Maleombho, Designer of the Year Award; and Babatunde Osotimehin, Life time achievement Awards. The evening was hosted by noted comedian Dulo and with music performances by Ghanaian hip hop artist Sarkodie, winner of the 2012 BET Award for Best International Act. Ayo, Nigerian-German singer-songwriter and actress.

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Organizer:

Applause Africa

Organizer of 7th Annual African Diaspora Awards

Applause Africa is an innovative media brand for the progressive African in the Diaspora, with a strong editorial focus on the people, innovations, cultures, businesses, leadership, philosophies and successes of Diaspora Africa. The Applause Africa print magazine, Online Publication and events inspire our readers to think beyond traditional boundaries, lead conversations, and create the future for a better Africa by celebrating, empowering and connecting Africans in the Diaspora and on the Continent. Applause Africa magazine inspires a new generation of thought leaders, committed to active engagement to reshape, demystify and expose the true beauty and potential of the Continent we all call home, Africa.

7th Annual African Diaspora AwardsatFlorence Gould Hall

55 East 59th Street, New York, New York., New York, New York 10022, United States

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