Skip to main content

Countdown To The Second Edition Of The "Hollywood And African Prestigious Awards (HAPAwards)

Everything you need to live well
The second edition of the Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards (HAPAwards) is set to hold on the 30th of September at the historic Alex Theater in Glendale, California.
The event with the theme – “Celebration of African Heritage” promises to showcase the best of musical performances and talents while recognizing the achievements of dignitaries and community leaders across the globe.
The HAPAwards is focused on promoting the contributions from different cultures in Africa and around the world to American civilization.
Ms. Tina Weisinger, Founder and Executive Producer of the awards, outlined activities for the second anniversary to include an international business forum, the music and fashion night, award show and star-studded after-party celebrations.
The organisers have confirmed multi-talented Hollywood actress, Wendy Raquel Robinson and Chris Attoh from South Africa as hosts for this year. Some honorees for the 2018 edition will include our very own Reverend Mother Esther Abimbola Ajayi; American star actor, Todd Bridges; Photography and music Legend, Lamont McLemore and International business entrepreneur, Rasaq Gbadamosi to mention a few.
There will also be performances by soul-singer Angie Stone, the Crenshaw High School Marching Band and a cross-section of international dance groups representing different regions from Africa.
Furthermore, the 2018 nominations parades American and African music superstars like Ke ndrick Lamar, Drake, Cardi B, Wizkid, Davido, Tiwa Savage, CeCe Winans, Diamond Platinum, Fally Ipupa, Jay Z, Bruno Mars, Beyonce, Vanessa Mdee, Mary J Blige and Mz Vee. While the fashion category has Rosie Assoulin, Giambattista Valli, Parker XL and
Betty Fashion .
Movies like Mudbound, Detroit, Amazing Grace, Virgins in The forest, A Day of Trouble, Wind River, Last Flag Flying, Mon Coeur Saiggne and
Deepest Cut also made the film category. The likes of Danielle Brooks, Dwayne Johnson, Princess Adekoya, Tracee Ellis Ross and Anthony Anderson, all got nominated from the world of Comedy.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Libya vs Nigeria: Samuel Kalu reveals Super Eagles’ 2nd leg game plan

Super Eagles forward, Samuel Kalu has revealed his team game plan when they take on Libya on Tuesday in the 2nd Leg of the 2019 African Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying fixture. The Eagles head to the game after a 4-0 win against the North Africans in the 1st leg played on Saturday in Uyo. Kalu who scored the last goal for Nigeria against Libya in the first leg following Odion Ighalo’s hat-trick said Gernot Rohr’s men will approach the Mediterranean Knights with aggressiveness. ”We are definitely going into that match with a mindset of get all three points. We will approach the match with the same aggressive way like we did in Uyo,” the Bordeaux star told Allnigeriasoccer. ”It’s not going to be easy because the Libyans want to respond to their heavy loss but I am confident we will get the right result.” “I am well pleased to have scored my first goal for the national team,” Kalu added. ”As a young boy playing football on the streets, I always dreamt of scoring for Nigeria, and...
Post a Comment
Read more

Luka Modric Wins Ballon d’Or, Ending Decade of Ronaldo and Messi Dominance

For the first time in over a decade, somebody other than Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi, Luka Modric is the world’s best footballer. Midfield wizard Luka Modric has been named recipient of the 2018 Ballon d’Or. The announcement came in Paris on Monday. The award has been given out annually since 1956 through France Football Magazine to the player of the year as decided by a panel of football journalists. The Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder breaks up the 10-year streak of Ronaldo or Messi claiming the prize. Juventus forward Ronaldo, the winner of the past two awards, finished second and Atletico Madrid and France striker Antoine Griezmann was third. Barcelona’s Messi was left off the podium for the first time since 2006, largely due to Argentina’s poor showing at the World Cup, but was a part of the 30-man shortlist for the award that also included Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero, Liverpool forward Mo Salah and Manchester United and France midfielder Paul P...
Post a Comment
Read more

Liverpool vs Chelsea: Team news, injuries, possible lineups

Liverpool will tonight take on Chelsea in the Carabao Cup third round clash at Anfield. The Reds head to the game following a 3-0 victory against Southampton last weekend in the Premier League. Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp, has confirmed that goalkeeper, Simon Mignolet will start for the hosts. Nathaniel Clyne, Dejan Lovren and Alberto Moreno could feature in defence, while youngster, Curtis Jones may be included in the team if Klopp rests each of Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino. Dominic Solanke is likely to sit on the bench, while Adam Lallana and Divock Origi have been ruled out from the clash due to injury. Meanwhile, Chelsea on the other hand head to the game after playing a goalless draw against West Ham United in the Premier League on Sunday. The Blues manager, Maurizio Sarri, is likely to be without each of Antonio Rudiger, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Pedro due to injuries when they clash against Klopp’s men. Sarri may start Andreas Christensen, Cahill and Cesc...
Post a Comment
Read more