C. Hub Magazine announces the finalists for the 3rd annual Creative African Awards (CA Awards) 2017. The awards ceremony which takes place in London on 25th November 2017 is one of the most prestigious and most respected awards which recognises and celebrates excellence in creativity, leadership and enterprise. CA Awards as part of C. Hub Magazine’s vision to highlight creativity, showcasing the crème de la crème of the industry at diverse levels and backgrounds. Every year, the awards ceremony delivers a specific message to creatives as catalysts to social and cultural change. This year, the message is centred on; ‘Transformation’.
C. Hub Magazine publisher Emeka Anyanwu said, “We thank those who took time to nominate people who continue to contribute to society. The calibre of this year’s nominees inspires a sense of possibility; that dreams could be touched with human hands. When you look at the work certain individuals you will be fascinated that God put such beautiful and amazing work in human hearts. These creatives who go extra mile to hone these God given talents deserve the highest honour. I send my warmest regards and congratulations to all this year’s nominees.”
Following a thorough selection process, the board of directors chaired by Prof Rotimi Jaiyesimi, have shortlisted the awards finalists in each the 34 categories and a selection of outstanding individuals who will receive special recognitions in 2 main categories. (See full list below).
Prof Jaiyesimi said, “We have selected high quality and talented finalists from a list of high calibre nominees. The event promises to be an evening of entertainment, music and a sumptuous meal. An exhilarating evening not to be missed.” Prof Rotimi
Finalists for 2017 Creative African Awards (CA Awards 2017)
Legend Recognition
Lee Jasper.
Prof Femi Oyebode
Icon Recognition
Patti Boulaye
Sola Oyebade
Charmaine and Mark Thompson
Dr Mitchel Mbaeri
Cllr Doris Jiagge
Michelle Adeyinka
1.Best Photographer
Riyike Alayande
Chima Luke Okafor
Friday Akpan
Karlton Chambers.
2. TV Presenter
Angelica Bell
Gayle Ngozi Igwebuike
Leah Charles-King
Deborah Jay-Kelly.
3. Upcoming Artiste
McSkill Tha Preacha
Omar Tkif
Chantz Marie
Seth Diamond.
4. Best Performer/Singer
Shanice Smith aka Shan Smile
Sophy-ya Omotosho
Maxwell Chartey
Letitia Kapuscinska
5. Publicist/Promoter
Ayodele Adepoju – We Plug Good Music .
Danny Erskine Promotional.
Eddie Resphanto
Mr T Entertainment.
6. Online TV Channel
The Buzz TV
Greenwich TV
Fancy TV
AILTV
7. Best Radio Presenter
Angie Le Mar
Clara Amfo
Leah Charles-King
Dotun Adebayo
8. Best Model Agency
PDM Agency London .
Ajayi 360 Models.
The Model Code Agency
Dernier Cree Sole.
9. Best TV Show
The Woman TV Show
The Buzz TV Show
Nana Churcher Show.
Pauline Long Show.
10. Best DJ
Dezzie Special D
Deoba Authentic
DJ Easy
Khasif Da Flash (Kashif Jones-Laguda).
11. Best Mentor/Coach
Placida Acheru
Obinna Onwusoraka
Maxine Griffiths
Eugene Darkwah.
12. Best Event/Event Organiser.
Kenya in the Park /Lydia Olet
Kitenge Festival / Jo Nganda.
African Showcase Market/Kiskirine Event
Miss Continental UK/Daniela Costin
13. Best Community Leader
Georgina Wilson
Maxine Griffiths
Rumbidzayi Kamba
Vanessa Carter.
14. Young Achiever
Brenda Okorogba
Daniel Nsaba Buturo
Jessica ODonegan
Karen Messam
15. Best Start-Up
Siobhan Grant / Mums4Work.
Aamana Anwar /Leap Minibuses.
Takwana Tyaranini/Senditoo
La Marche LDN
16. Best Male Model
Omar Tkif
Kobby Bryn
Abuzar Sudhan
Ekow Banes.
17. Best Male Actor
Collins Archie-Pearce
Umar Krupp
Daniel Lloyd
Danny Erskine.
18. Best Movie/Producer
Minister/Fide Dayo
You May Kill The Bride/Umar Krupp.
Oxford Gardens/Obi Emelonye
Who Am I/Stella Maris Okafor.
19. Best Journalist
Roger A Agana
Eugene Majuru
Taiwo Adebulu
Segun Lasisi
20. Best News Editor
Roger A Agana
Eugene Majuru
Taiwo Adebulu
Delia Innoma
21. Best Online Magazine
InspireLs Magazine
Diamond Celebrities
Tropics Magazine
African Glitz.
22. Best Magazine Editor
Venicia Guinot
Delia Innoma
Noellin Imoh-Griffiths
Sasha Shantel
23. Best Blogger
Rose Maponga
Juwon Ogungbe
Mayor Olami Ajibola
24. Best Media Personality
Nana Churcher
Deborah Jay Kelly
Leah Charles King
Roger A Agana
25. Best Fashion Designer
Kwame Koranteng
Afua Sam
Grace Wallace
Sigrun Bjork.
26. Best Makeup Artist
Kitty Noofah
Soni Makeover
Keisha Des Vignes
Itee Akrasi
Ophelia OAH Makeup.
27. Best Fashion Stylists
Toya Styles
Henry Festus
Dorothy Osei
Afi Boateng
28. Best Female Model
Maurisa Coleman
Gayle Ngozi Igwebuike
Filipa Rocha
Rosemary LLoyd
29. Motivational Speaker
Oscar Bimpong
Folasade Bakare-Ekeigwe
Dion Johnson
Geoffrey Semaganda
30. Best Videographer.
Sheyman Mcluving
Solomon Ibahs
Hassan Djemal
31. BEST FEMALE ACTOR
Maurisa Coleman
Helen Gold Osabutey
Gayle Ngozi Igwebuike
Nnenna Ani
32. Best Brand
Afua Sam
Karen Messam
Seditoo
La Marche LND
33. Best Entrepreneur
Anaya Kamara
Placida Acheru
Vanessa Carter
Lola Libeks.
34. Best Author
Maureen Worrell
Muriel Kakoni
Placida Acheru.
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