Lørdag aften (03.10.09) fejres Danmarks “Skjulte afrikanske stjerner” ved et stort “Best African Achievement Awards show” i Falconersalen på Frederiksberg i København.
Best African Achievement Awards show is not just an ordinary award show like the ones we know. It is more than rewarding people due to their success based on number of CD sales or their level of fame, skriver arrangørerne i en foromtale (se mere om billetkøb m.v. nederst i artklen).
Det hedder videre:
The award show is about acknowledging the sacrifices and hard work that people are doing not only to promote the African culture but also improve other people living standard through business, social activities or charity. Others spread itthrough their music by playing all year round at different events and venues. Some spend most of their time entertaining us whether it is through organizing African concerts or through sports.
In addition to those who have reached a high level of education and hold important positions in many successful companies, we are proud and fortunate to have them as our cultural ambassadors. Indeed, we can be sure that with such soldiers the fight against this negative image of Africa will be won.
Unfortunately not many people know about them, their work, aspirations and the impact they are having. That is the reason why we have created this show.
This award show emphasizes mainly on the positive impact their work have on the local community and Africas image as a whole. It is designed to accentuate those “Hidden Heroes” and praise them for the outstanding work they are doing to change things for the better.
The sheer fact that most of them have succeeded in their respective field of activity, is a clear indication that through integration and hard work anything is possible. They are therefore an inspiration and true role models for all of us to follow. Consequently, the show aims to recognize their effort with an award, which goes together with a special prize from our sponsor for a job well done.
In order to be considered for nomination at least three of the following requirements should be fulfilled:
– The nominee should be African or have relatives originating from Africa.
– The nominee is a Dane whose work has something to do with the African community.
– The nominee should be involved in projects or activities that are related to Africa or to the African community in Denmark.
– The nominee should have participated in activities throughout the year 2008-2009.
– The nominee should be able to present tangible and visible results of those activities.
NOMINEES:
Best Model 2009
Abdul: www.divamodels.dk
Shami: scoopmodels.com
Annet Namukasa: www.dreammodels.dk
Rebekka: scoopmodels.com
Sabrina Ziyada: www.myspace.com/sabrinaziyada
Linda Sanogo Glenthøj: www.dreammodels.dk, casablanca models
Kristina Remne: www.imanimodels.com
Best African Business 2009
African Touch: African Shop (Swedish/Danish)
Skaley Salon: Hair salon (Ghana)
Mogogo Restaurant: Best African Restaurant 2008 (Eritrea)
Mama Africa Restaurant: African Restaurant (Ghana)
Night Glass Club: Last standing African club in Copenhagen (Cameroun)
Sweety Studio: African shop – Best African Shop 2008 (Kenya)
Shop Tranqebar: bookstore combined with cafe, www.tranquebar.net (Denmark)
Best African Initiative 2009
Wheels of Action: (The Orphan Games ) www.wheelsofaction.org
DanAfrica: www.danafrikakultur.dk
Gorom – Gorom: www.gorom-gorom.dk
Miss Africa: Miss Africa show – missafrica.dk – Best African Initiative 2008
Afro-Magazine: First African Magazine in Scandinavia – Afro-magazine.com
Jacob Crawfurd: Event website – Crawfurd.dk
Canal Africa: Africa TV, www.canalafrica.net
FC Dasac: African Sports Club Academy – www.fcdasac.dk
Best African Promoter 2009
Moses Malone: Pink, Ace of Club (Uganda)
Sexy Joe: Fly High Entertainment (Ghana)
Happy Koffi Djebou: Global Faces (Ghana)
Shelby Production: www.shelbyproduction.com (Ivory Coast)
Jack Kelefa Sanneh: (Soul Train, Players Ball) (Gambia)
Peter Ntende: Faces of Uganda www.facesofuganda.com (Uganda)
Annette Vinther Hansen : (Salif Keita) www.avhproductions.com (Denmark)
Best Sportsman 2009
Prince Nana: HIK ( tidligere AB og Køge) Best Sportsman 2008 (Ghana)
Christian Benzon: Basketball Player (Ghana/Denmark)
Frank Kornu: Ølstykke (Ghana)
Chanaf Bougonou: Greve (tidligere AB 70) (Togo)
Franck Semou: Hvidovre på det danske u-17 landshold (Ivory Coast)
Emmanuel Ake: Herfølge – tidligere AB, Nordsjælland og HIK (Kenya)
Fosu Boateng Hjørring: Tidligere Hvidovre og Frem (Ghana)
Andrew Busuulwa: FC Nordsjælland U19 first squad (Uganda)
African Male 2009
Jacob Crawfurd: Multimedia professional, Best Ambassador 2008 (Denmark)
Al Agami: Rapper and Actor – Winner of African male 2008 (Uganda)
Isam B: Lead singer of Outlandish (Morocco)
Omar Marzouk: Comedian (Egypt)
Hamid Juniour: Fc Dasac (Kenya)
African Female 2009
Catherine Gathoni: Winner of Miss Africa 2008 (Kenya)
Miss Karen Mukupa: Singer, African Female 2008 (Denmark/Zambia)
Maria Stensgaard: Project manager of Miss Africa (Denmark/South Africa)
Nana: Gladys Phyllis Obeng (Ghana)
Peace Kabushenga: Aids Consultant (Uganda)
Best Academic Achievement
Charlie Mpengula: Youngest executive MBA in Scandinavia (Zambia)
Joe Casey Kwizera: 8 years old,3rd grade student, honour roll, (Burundi)
Mapoko Mbelenge Ilondo: MD, PhD-Senior Advisor – Novo Nordic A/S (D.R Congo)
Dr. K Tefa: Professor at København University (Ghana)
Best African Artist 2009
Isam B: His album “Institution” www.myspace.com/isambdk (Morocco)
Kuku Agami: His album “Closure” – African Artist 2008 (Uganda)
Karen Mukupa: Her album “Dreamer” – www.myspace.com/mukupa“ (Zambia)
Kinga Charles: www.myspace.com/simbangoma” (Kenya)
Negash Ali: Debut album “Asmarino” www.myspace.com/negashali” (Eritrea)
Ida Corr: www.idacorr.com (Gambia)
Moussa Diallo: www.moussadiallo.com (Mali)
Gimo Mendes: gimomendes.com (Mozambique)
Deodato Siquir: http://www.myspace.com/deodatosiquir (Mozambique)
Best DJ
Ernest Fru : DJ at Night glass (Cameroun)
Jacques Damoh: Freelance (Ivory Coast)
Denis Kimani: Freelance (Kenya)
Anil Prince : Freelance (Tanzania)
Serge Epiphane Akest: Freelance (Ivory Coast)
Best Upcoming Artist 2009 (Album out soon)
Jeff : Vi får det til at regne. (Zimbabwe)
Alien Beat Club: (Patricia) (Uganda)
Felly Niles: www.myspace.com/fellyniles1″ (Uganda)
Vqee: www.myspace.com/vqeemusic” (Kenya)
Joanita Lubega: www.joanita.dk (Uganda)
Mzungu Kichaa: www.myspace.com/mzungukichaa (Denmark)
Kenobi: www.cprinc.dk (Kenya)
Praktiske oplysninger:
Date: 3rd of October
Venue: Radisson SAS Falconer Hotel Frederiksberg,
Falconer Salen Falkoner Allé 9 – 2000 Frederiksberg
Doors open at 19h00
Red carpet entrance, pictures and interviews.
A glass of champagne as a (welcome drink) is offered and the chance to taste snacks from different African countries. All guests are welcomed in the venue and seated.
Warm up by Zimba Marimba
Show starts at 20h45, there are three important elements in the show.
1) The Awards
2) The Fashion Show
During the show beside the awards, there is going to be a fashion show where our models will show a mixture of contemporary and traditional African clothing.
3) The Entertainment
As we all know there cannot be an African celebration without music and entertainment, therefore we have a long list of well known musicians, drummers, dancers, comedians and poets to keep you entertained the whole night.
List of performers: Deodato Siquir, Kinga Charles, Msugu kichaa, Lela, Alien Beat Club, Joanita, STIC’S, Vqee, Zehera, Kenobi, Black Adee.
After Party
As for the after party you won’t have to go anywhere because it is going to be held at the same venue. We have two of the best African DJs to play.
Ticket sale: on Billetnet 175, – dkr,
http://www.billetnet.dk/html/connect.htmI?l=EN&STAGE=1&EVNT=FAL0310Z
Entrance fee at the door: 230, – dkr
Dress code: Formal + an Award and a prize from our sponsors.
Se også www.celebrateafrica.dk
