Saturday night was a special occasion for Black film, fashion and entertainment industries around the UK.
The 3rd annual BEFFTA Awards were held at the funky Light House in south London. The red carpet swarmed with actors, singers and designers who have been gaining success and recognition across the board and were there to celebrate the grand showcase of amazing talent.
The vibrant event was buzzing with positive energy and certainly lived up to its title of ‘Europe’s biggest African award show’ as I noticed the venue was almost packed to capacity.
In case you missed it, we have the winners list right here:
Music
- Best Female Act: Dionne Reid
- Best Male Act: Wretch 32
- Best Gospel Act: Faith Child
- Best International Act: Simply Chrysolite
- Best Female UK based Afro/Caribbean Act: Cythia Mare
- Best Male UK based Afro/Caribbean Act: Myco Chris
- Best Producer: SHABACH
Dance
- Best Dance Act: Dan-Kira
- Best Dance Choreographer: Tony Adigun
Comedy
- Best Comedian : Don’t Jealous Me
Radio
- Station of the year: East African Voice
- Radio personality of the year: Patricia Benjamin
Newspapers/Magazines/Blogs
- Best Community Newspaper: The Voice
- Magazine of the year: In-spired lifestyle magazine
- Journalist of the year: Ayo Johnson
- Blog of the year:Miss Jestina George
Events
- Best Events Promoter:Fashion finest
DJ
- DJ of the year : Dj Dego Ranking
Photographers
- Best Photographer: Idelic media and creative photography
Fashion Category:
Fashion Designers
- Best Female Fashion Designer: Bestow Elan
- Best male Fashion Designer : Kitoko
Stylists
- Best Hair Stylist: Eugene Davis
- Best Wardrobe Stylist: Tanesha Westcarr
Make-up Artists
- Best Make-up Artist: Mink London
Fashion Choreographers
- Best Fashion Choreographer: Catwalk Professor
Models
- Best male model: Dwain Stephens
- Best female model:Nana Afua Antwi
- Best Modelling Agency: Mahogany Models
Beauty Pageants
- Best Beauty Pageant :Miss Ghana UK
- Best Beauty Queen; Victoria Mtonga
- Best Former Beauty Queen:Sasha Shantel
- Best Beauty Pageant Director: Jacqueline Matovu
Film Category
- Best Film director Obi Emelonye
- Best Actor : Edward Kagutuzi
- Best Actresses: Fatima Jabbe
- Best Film: The Mirror Boy
- Best screenwriter: Anne Akin
- Best theatre production: Conversations With Love
TV Category
- Best Actress: Segilola Scott
- Best Actor : Jimmy Akingbola
- Best TV Station: OH TV
- Best TV Show :The Magazine Show(BEN TV)
- Best TV personality : Effua Daniels
- Best presenter: Adesope Olajide
- Best Webseries: Meet The Adebanjos
- Best online TV: Factory 78 TV
ART Category
- Best Spoken Word Artist/Poet: Dean Atta
- Best Art Director : Sam Davis
BEFFTA UK Special Awards 2011
- BEFFTA YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD: AKAI
- BEFFTA INSPIRATION AWARD: MARK DEAN
- BEFFTA FASHION ICON: SOLA OYEBADE
- BEFFTA BEAUTY ICON: KAREN SALANDY
- BEFFTA ENTERTAINMENT ICON: DJ ABASS
- BEFFTA MEDIA ICON: JANELLE OSWALD
- BEFFTA CREATIVE PERSONALITY: ANGELA PLUMMER
- BEFFTA CHARITY PERSONALITY: KEITH HEART FOUNDATION
- BEFFTA FEMALE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: BARBARA BLAKE
- BEFFTA MALE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: ADEBAYO JONES