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.
BEFFTA Founder Pauline Long
Sir Trevor McDonald OBE received a standing ovation from the 3000 audience as he received the BEFFTA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD.
Afro Beats May7ven and costume designer Roooi
“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”, said BEFFTA founder Pauline Long.
Comedian and Co – Host Eddie Kadi
Winners of BEFFTA awards UK include film director Obi Emelonye, musician Lady Leshurr and many more.
David Waribo from X.T.A.Y.E
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
Dele Onabowu and Miss Black Africa
Dance
- Best Dance Act: CEO Dancers
- Best Dance Choreographer: Tony Adigun
DJ Abrantee Boateng , Best DJ,
Comedy
- Best Comedian: Eddie Kadi
Factory 78
Radio
- Station of the year: Colourful Radio
- Radio personality of the year: Julie Ann Ryan
May7ven without her space age shades
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
Cultural dance
Events
- Best Events Promoter: Femtej Kreations media
Jacqueline Wabara, Best Pageant Director
DJ
- DJ of the year: DJ Unbeetable
Ken Smart, Best Actor
Photographers
- Best Photographer: Sync Photography
Lisette Mibo, Best Female Model
Fashion Designers
- Best Male Fashion Designer: Zekaryas Solomon
- Best Female Fashion Designer: Linda Mirembe
Mwamy Malden, Founder Only Fine
Stylists
- Best Hair Stylist: Edee Beau
- Best Wardrobe Stylist: Erica Matthews
Retired professional footballer Fabrice Muanga
Make-up Artists
- Best Make-up Artist: Kristy Prince
Princess Deun Adedoyin Solarin, Media Icon
Fashion Choreographers
- Best Fashion Choreographer:Yvonne Simon
Actress Theodora Ibekwe and Daniel Sync director of Sync Photos
Models
- Best male model: Salisu Abdullai
- Best female model: Lisette Mibo
- Best Modelling Agency: Demus Castings
Legendary broadcaster Sir Trevor McDonald accepts Lifetime Achievement Award
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
Very special night for Eddie, Sir Trevor and Pauline
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
Dayo Olomu (L), Achievement Award recipient
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
Ennie Fakoya, El’ Frida Fashion
ART Category
- Best Spoken Word Artist/Poets – Oneness Sankara
- Best Art Director: Ola Shobowale
Nollywood actors Wale Ojo and Fatima Jabbe
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
It was an absolute fabulous night and CaribDirect.com recommends strongly, anyone who has not witnessed this spectacular evening of glamour and achievement should definitely make it a date for 2013. The management and staff of CaribDirect.com congratulate the winners and applaud CEO Pauline Long and her team for a sterling job!
