This past Saturday, entertainers, fashionists, film makers, DJ's, Presenters, promoters in the African society in Italy all came t...
This past Saturday, entertainers, fashionists, film makers, DJ's, Presenters, promoters in the African society in Italy all came together to grace the 2nd edition of the African Royal Awards which was held in Brescia, Italy.
The African Royal Awards is the awards show which celebrates and recognizes hardworking men and women in the Italian entertainment sector as well as groups, organizations or individuals that helps entertain, educate and promote the works and good deeds of the African people in the diaspora. The African Royal Awards also in addition recognizes international acts, groups & organizations who share the same objectives.
The maiden edition took place on October 17, 2015 which featured international acts DSP Kofi Sarpong, Lord of No Tribe Fame, Kofi Adomah Nwawanii of Adom FM and gained endorsements from A-List African celebrities like Shatta Wale, Emelia Brobbey, Ellen White and much more. It featured over 90 nominees in 23 different categories ranging from Best Actor, Best Afropop/Hiphop Artist, Best Fashion Designer, Best Model, Best Sound Engineer, Best International Act and much more. The 2015 ARA also honoured 11 people, groups and organizations for their continuous and relentless work in building the African community in Italy and Europe.
This year's event was an improvement on all standards as compared to last year's edition. This year, the African Royal Awards featured 22 categories ranging from Best Afropop/Hiphop Artist, Best Actor, Best DJ, etc. Which brought out the biggest names in Music, Film, Fashion to the African Royal Awards which was held yet again in Brescia, Italy at the Santa Giulia Theatre on Saturday September 17th.
Below a.re a full list of all the categories, nominees and the respective winners for each category.
1. Best Afropop/Hiphop Artist
a. Slemzy
b. Prince Handsome
c. Gamebwoy
d. TTY -- WINNER
e. MPJ Donbale
2. Best Afropop/Hiphop Song
a. Ride it - Bobby Cunda
b. Baba dey there - Orekodo family --WINNER
c. Kalangolo - D Boi X
d. Beta Love - TTY
e. Yokotor - Levis OBZ
f. Nadia - Gamebwoy
g. Party all night long - Cediz
3. Best African Gospel Artist
a. Master Don -- WINNER
b. Mercy Ebuwa
c. BeautyD Anyan
d. Rev. Suzan Bazuaye
e. Edna Dokubo
f. Ezekiel Joel
g. Ruth Adjei
4. Best African Gospel Song
a. Waka de3 eye akyere me - Ruth Adjei
b. Mensuro - BeautyD Anyan -- WINNER
c. Iyarhe - Mercy Ebuwa
d. Papa God - Master Don
e. That same God - Master Don
5. Best Music Video
a. Beta Love - TTY
b. No Mercy - Rony
c. Odo fa - S-Bone
d. Papa God - Master Don
e. Kalangolo - D Boi X
f. Number One - I-Cent ft Skales -- WINNER
g. Showcase - I-Cent ft Jaywon
6. Best Actor
a. Fred Acheampong - Silent Tears
b. Henry Adofo - L'amico della notte -- WINNER
c. Born again - Emmanuel Amponsah
d. Born again - Samuel Bortey
7. Best Actress
a. Princess Tina - My step father
b. Gloria Hasford - L'amico della notte -- WINNER
c. Kendall Boakye - Yesu Asendua
d. Hawa Kabore - Born Again
e. Linda Kwansima - Born Again
8. Best Film Director
a. Oppong Francis - My step father
b. Lloyd Aboagye - L'amico della notte -- WINNER
c. Emmanuel Amponsah - Born Again
d. Jeff O. Nwagboe - Owa No
9. Best Short Film
a. My stepfather - XL Entertainment
b. 2 sure banker to banker - Nakay TV
c. Silent Tears - XL Entertainment -- WINNER
d. Shatta Girls - Nakay TV
e. Restoration - Afreuop New Generation
f. Bride Price - Afreuop New Generation
10. Best Movie Storyline
a. Born Again - Golden Bees Production -- WINNER
b. L'amico della notte - O.R. Films
c. Owa No - Jeff Film Production
11. Best DJ
a. DJ Bling -- WINNER
b. DJ Kobby
c. DJ Naycha
d. DJ Flevar
e. DJ Martino
f. DJ Oklando
12. Best Radio Presenter
a. Anaafi Kokooto
b. Seun Ezekiel
c. Taiwo Animashaun
d. Lady Ebe
e. DJ Naycha -- WINNER
f. Oliver
13. Best Model
a. Dorcas Brown
b. Chris La Choco
c. Alfred Arthur
d. Sharon Ogbeide
e. Awa Sare -- WINNER
14. Best Fashion Designer
a. DK Fashion -- WINNER
b. Sheley Koomson
c. Pima GH
d. Delor Fashion
e. Debo Sartoria
15. Best International Act
a. Shatta Wale -- WINNER
b. Jaywon
c. Pappy Kojo
d. Victoria Michaels
e. KCEE
16. Best Photo Production
a. Big shaky pictures -- WINNER
b. Roby photography
c. Josphil Photos
d. Calvic Inc. Photography
e. Tuga Productions
f. Joedes Entertainment
g. Patrico Photography
17. Best Video Production
a. Roby Productions -- WINNER
b. Tuga Productions
c. Nakay Productions
d. Josphil photos
e. Jeff Film Productions
18. Best Entertainment House
a. XL Entertainment
b. Nakay TV -- WINNER
c. Golden bees production
d. Afreuop New Generation
e. Sekielo comedy group
f. Funky 4 Entertainment
g. Asaase Ase Entertainment
19. Best Event of the year
a. Shatta Wale - by Teamfox/DJKobby -- WINNER
b. Basket Mouth - by Ziggybag Entertainment
c. Pappy Kojo - by Asaase Ase Entertainment
d. Jeans Carnival - by Funky 4 Entertainment
e. KCEE - by Austereal T
f. Peace and Worship concert - by Jab Crew
g. Sarkodie - by Teamfox/DJ Kobby
20. Breakout Star
a. Emmanuella Asante - Actress
b. DJ Lago - DJ
c. MC Apology - Comedian/Radio Presenter -- WINNER
d. Star Vicy - Artist
e. Omo David - Artist
f. Cobby Brayiant - Artist
g. Levis OBZ - Artist
h. Cediz - Artist
i. Fyne Boi - Artist
HONORARY CATEGORIES
Difference Makers:
Adom FM
DJ Naycha
Ap. Dr. Raymond Akam
Act to watch:
Annalisa Chemel Phandoh - Author
Stephen Asamoah – Athlete
The African Royal Awards was hosted by Kofi Adomah Nwawanii (Adom FM) and co-hosted by Mrs. Bernice Boamah. Congratulations to all the winners and Godspeed to all the nominees in their endeavors.
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