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

By Njideka Agbo
27 September 2018   |   11:17 am
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…

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 Kendrick 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.

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