The annual BEFFTA (Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television and Arts) awards ceremony (a two day event) is fast approaching and as usual BEFFTA has released the longest nominations list in history, that recognises every man and woman throughout the African diaspora.
Mad News has once again been nominated for ‘Best Community News Website’.
Thank you BEFFTA :)
Check out the 2014 BEFFTA Awards nomination list below.
Music
Best Female Act: Debra Debs, Debbie Aramide, Emeli Sande, Beverly Knight, Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke,
Best Male Act: Afrikan Boy, Errol Reid, Akala, J unity, Rough Copy, Jermain Jackman Wiley, Skepta, Dizzie Rascal, Fuse ODG, John Hectic, Sway, Lemar, Wretch 32
Best Gospel Act: Annette Bee, Israel Allen, Chris De Ambassada, Compozers, Syvia Ajayi, Adam & Kid, The Anointed UK, David Watchman Williams, Divine Impact, Lyrical Soldier, one Legacy, Isabella, Open Heavens Choir, David Keigh, Darren Evan Henry, Dolly P, Guvna B, Sam Adebanjo & DTWG, victizzle, Shola Victor- Shajowa, Sandra Godley, Meleke, Royal Destiny, New Rivers Choir, Lurine Cato, Muyiwa and Riversongz,
Best Unsigned Act: Che Lingo, Lorraine LionHeart, Moe Makaya, Native Sun, Valentine, Starboy Nathan, 3RA, J Appiah, Vicky Sola, Duane Flame, Kersha Bailey, Young O, Lydia Maddix, Justified Prince, Lovella Ellis, Ragz CV, Wilson, Marvel, Shylo Soulstar, Melody Keys , Ayo Dele, Belinda Kae, Mazey banks, Lifford david Shillingford, Roucheon, Razor, Ellapaige, Che Lingo
Best International Act: Nature, Rhihanna, Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, Jay Z, Kanye West, Alicia Keys
Best UK AfroBeats Act: Flava & Kwamz, LDNC, Lola Rae, Vj Oj, Aina More, Weray ent, Moelogo, Mista Silva, Fuse ODG, May7ven, Dola Billz, Dizzy Vocal Chameleone, Musik Maestro, Honey B, Afrika Boy, Shiikane, Izeal, Big Tizzy, RDC Soldier, Vibe squad, Adasnoop, Hyper hype, Vicky Sola,
Best Newcomer UK Afrobeats Act: Valentine, Temple, Be Lynda, Sona, Cool H, Zafi B, Jeff Jones, Docta Dee, D soul, Jayce, Mr Jayvic
Best UK Caribbean Act: Don Campbell, Ken Martin, Empress Imani, Roger Robin, Sandra Cross, Maxi Priest, Lloyd Brown, Vivian Jones, Stylo G, Chevelle Franklyn
Best International African Act: Tay Grin, Zahara, Atumpan, Davido, Wizkid, R2bees, Sarkordie, P Square, Timaya, Olamide, Eddy Kenzo, Tillaman, Dr Sid, Radio & Weasal, Omawunmi, Wande Coal, Davido, Wiz Kid, Awilo Longomba, Tiwa Savage, Emma Nyra, VVIP, Burna Boy, Sautisol, Shatta Wale, Samini, Nathalie Makoma
Best International Caribbean Act: Nature, Aidonia, Popcaan, Beenie Man, Gyptian, Shabba Ranks
Best Music Producer: P2J, Don Jazzy, Ayo Beatz, Akala, Dilly, Hypertone, OY, Rymez, J Weathers, Davinche, Mafia and Fluxy
Best Video Director: Charlz Archibong, Vertex, Moe Musa, Uvi Orugon, Dego Visionz, Elmino DaGreat, Spaceship C, AJE Filmworks, Antoine Dixon-Bellot, Clarence Peters, Femi Best Touch, Global Faction, Christabell Video TV Network
Best Music Video Producer: Grime Daily, Nang TV, Link UP TV, Staple House, Luti Media, Christabell Video TV Network
Best Music Video DOP: Aaron reid, Nang TV, Elmino, Charlz Archibong, Christabell Video TV Network, Nick Frost
Best Music Video: Doro Bucci,(Marvin Records), Jambole(Eddy Kenzo and Ghetto Kids), Khona(Mafikizolo ft Uhuru), Wale Wale(Jose Chameleone), The Beach(Tay Grin), I love Africa(Mr Jayvic), Happy- We are From Luton(Pharrell Williams)
Best UK Reggae Act: Empress Amani, Winston Francis, Little Roy, Michael Prophet, Donna Marie, Stylo G, Lovella Ellis
Best International Gospel Act: Kay Morris, Emmy Kosgey, Redemption Voices, Nathaniel Bassey, Uche, Henrisoul, Preachers
Best Record Label: Marvin Records, FERO Records, Zoe Records, Goody Goody Records, Blue Jeanz Records, Stringray Records, Babycamp Records, Just Bounce Records, Boy Better Know, Dcypha Productions
Best Musician: Lele T Boy Saxangel, Stephen Asamoah-Duah, Paul Reid, Nicky Brown, Orville Pinnock, Collin Peters, Noel Robinson, Patrick White, Jerry Brown, Lekan Shobiyi, John Thompson, Leon Dixon
Dance
Best Dance Act: Fernando Montano, I am Movement, Unity Gang, Ghetto Kids, D3 DANCERS, DANKIRA, Unique silver dancers, MotherLand Dancers, GOP, Project G , CEO Dancers. FDC Ladies, High Rollaz, ICSN dance troupe, Yaye Dib Sabar
Best Dance Choreographer: Ezinne Asinugo, Kendrick Sandy, Ezekiel Koleosho, Sherrie Silver, Vanessa Adekola, Sharma Jay, Sir Loui, Zena Bland, Kemi Durosinmi
Comedy
Best Comedian: Melanie Gayle, A dot, Obonjo, Anne Kasiime, Wale Gates, Richard Blackhood, Don’t Jealous Me, Anne Kansiime, Eddie Kadi, Babatunde, Funmbi, Ola the comedian
Radio
Station of the year: Pamtengo, Roots FM, Tropical FM, Voice of Africa Radio, Guess Radio, Bang Radio, Colourful Radio, Premier Gospel, London Christian radio, Inspiration fm, Rinse FM, Musicnetradio.com, Zimonline Radio, Unity 101, AltarSound Worship radio, East African Voice online radio
Radio personality of the year: Jenni Steele, Princess Ifem Enwerem, Dotun Adebayo, Richard Oluyinka, Wayne Boucaud,Tony Fanandez, Simbarashe Nyanhanga, Kojo, Veronica Gordon, Andrea Graham, Lady Bimma, David P, Neptizzle, Jam Jam, Afro B, Abrantee Boateng
Newspapers/Magazines/Blogs
Best Community Newspaper: Afro News, Trumpet, The Voice, Nigerian Watch
Magazine of the year: Ten 2 Teens, Pause Mag, African Dazzle, Keep The Faith, Heritage Magazine, New African Woman, Zen, Tropics, OK! Nigeria, African Cuisine Magazine, Nu People magazine,Itsblackcurrant.com, Afropulp, SoulCulture, C. HUB, Pride Magazine, Fab Afrique, Black Hair Magazine, Black Beauty and Hair, Fab Magazine, Ethio Beauty Magazine, Panache Magazine, New African Magazine
Journalist of the year: Phina Chich Ikeji, Julius Mbaluto, Alice Ukoko, Regina Jere Malanda, Rodney Hinds, Stephen Ogongo, Gakuru Macharia, David Roberts, Noellin Imoh, Vinjeru Mkandawire
Blog of the year: BABSO.ORG, Simply Glamorous, African Dazzle, Fashion Police, We Plug Good Music, BooshBingBang, Not Just Ok, Kickin’ it with the Kinks, Simply Glamorous Fashion, Ronnie J Health and Beauty, Chizy’s Spyware, The Bespoke Black Book, Gistfactory.com, Bella Naija, Jestinageorge.com, De Avenue, Pappzd, Eka Start Up Cooperation
Best Community News Website: CaribDirect, ItzCaribbean, AfroNews, Eco Media, Ugandan Buzz, Misterseed.com, Madnewsuk.com, uk africans
Events
Best Events Promoter: The Boss Brothers, Lift Effects, Romiam PR and Management, Women 4 Africa, DJA Media, Theodora PR, UK Unsigned Hype, Raj PR, Focus Organisation, Euphema Promotions, Hawkeye Promotion, Orlando Gittens, Ghana UK Fashion Show, Triforce Promotions, Kizomba UK, Joyful Noise, Cams pro UK, Atoss Entertainment, 6060 Music Group, Kush Promotions, Mahogany Bridal, Africa Fashion Week, Smade, Cokobar.com, Bashment Vibez, ABM Promotions, Kasiluv Productions, Disk & Jockey Media, Play Entertainment, Open The Gate, L’Afrique Festival, Haylee Venus
DJ
DJ of the year: Dj Sonique Dj Mento, Dj Ace, Dj Billy, Dj 279, Dj Alexo, Dj Lanre, Dj Wil Johnson, Dj Mac Pro, Dj Fabio, Dj Gabe, Dj Slipa, Frankie Prazer, Dj Bayo, Dj Tallest, Dj Kashif Da Flash, Dj Omo White, Dj Whatever, Dj Unbeetable, Dj Daddy Ernie, Dj Abrantee, Dj Kumbi, Dj Jerry, Dj Edu, Dj Neptune Oladuni, Dj Yung Milli, Dj Homeboy, DJ French Kiss, DJ Lady G2, Dj Field, Dj Mkhukhwini, Dj Natty B, Dj Neptizzle, Dj T-ROY Broadcite, Dj Papa Minnie, Dj General, Dj Ranking Merva, JP Kairo, P-Nicholls, Golden Tshuxs
Photographers
Best Events Photographer:
Aron Dunworth, Erik Erxon, Josh Daniels, Sync Photos, iSmiles Photos, TiDG Visuals, CLO Photography, Michael Tubes, Vivida, Ade Adetayo, Zan The Photographer, Simon Frederick, The Atunbi Experience, Fabian Jones, Benjamin Bin-Meh, Karlton Chambers, JP Esso
Best Fashion Photographer: Karl Lake, Abi Oshodi, Emerzy Coby, TiDG Visuals, Kush photography
Fashion Designers
Best Male Fashion Designer: Ade Bakare, Alecool Clothing, Ade Bakari, Kitoko, DK Darlington, Kwame Koranteng, Sola Cash, Obiora Ichiebuka, Zerkaraya Solomon, Flylander Couture, Taibo Bacar
Best Female Fashion Designer: Ijeve Designs, Simply Glamorous, Fabrayan, Josh & Nicol, Vero Luke, Agata Reis, House of Adjeiwaah, Hasifah Kigozi, House of Aranu, LinmiR Millinery, Giberky, Sylvia Fumudo, Zuwa Re, Liiber London,House Of Aranu, Established Beautique, Desiri Couture, Tina Lobondi, Clariscia Gill Couture, Korlekie, Jessica Baah, Petiz Fashion Accessories, Veneka Fashion, Afriqan Apeiron, Kiyana Wraps, Preline, Safari Jewel, Mary Martin
Stylists
Best Hair Stylist: Keisha Des Vignes, Dionne Smith, House of JDFK, Purely Natural Hair, Libeks beauty consultant, Adeola Olase, Charlene Cumberbatch, Adeyinka Adekogbe, Rachel Akanni, Afrofusion Hair and beauty, Michelle Grande,
Best Wardrobe Stylist: Thiaba Diallo, Style Check by Dee, A.Y.O Clothing, Crystal Deroche, Yemisi Adedipe, Potential U, Wale Adewale, Marcus Swaga Don, Afi Boateng, Viennty, Naomi Gray, Lauraine Bailey,
Make-up Artists
Best Make-up Artist: Ray Jeweled Beauty, Jay Ashraf, Marieka Hall, Beauty Boudoir, Valerie Saint-Amand, Joy Adenuga, OTS Beauty, Christina Erduado, Siniorita Lutete, Sophia Taylor, Bolanle Okusanya Feyita, ABIZART, House of JDFK, Semire MUA, Mink, DJE Make Up, Rochelle Carty, Libeks Beauty Consultant, Ganga Bahambra, Rashida Blair, CSG Make-up and beauty, Bimtan Elufowoju of Faces of Bodin, Pretty Woman by Tosin Makinwa, Moi MUA, Tu Sei Bella, Lola Maja – Okojevoh, Pauline Briscoe, Nance Kabasele, Jessie Barker, Marco Antonio,
Fashion Choreographers
Best Fashion Choreographer: Sola Oyebade, Reuben Joseph, Malisha Da Queen, Nadim Saleem, Katelyn Namiiro
Models
Best male model: Betty Adewole, Tashian Shaw, Giuseppe Nkansah, Adrian Vincent, Jeremy Osei Tutu, Ebrima Sey, Adjoa Mensah, Maria Borges, Michael Moonchild, Martins Igbinedion, Dudley O’Shaughnessy, Hassan Resse, Guetan, Tee Cleishy, Devante Huntley, Jeremy Boateng, Salisu Abdulai, Adonis O’Holi, Julius Rueben
Best female model: Elaine Nturo, Toyin Toni, Tameka Ashanti, Amie Mustapha Joof, Shakira Nabakooza, Nana Afua Antwi, Vanessa agyman, Lisette Mibo, Adunni Haruna, Paula Okunzuwa, Grace Bol, Malaika Firth, Cleopatra Wood, Maggie Sarai, Vicky Tjirimuje, Maurisa S Coleman, Amelia Lola, Layia Johnson, Latesha Wilson, Samar Khoury, Alexandra Gondora, Estelle Digridi, Symara Templeman, Gayle Thompson, Edma Ohemaa Lawer, Vanessa NM, Aneeka Williams, Cynthia Chisom, Ayoola Bakare, Abigirl AM Isaac, Estelle Met, Shanelle Banton, Anita Exstasy Siobhan C Ridguard, Nyasha Matohondze, Nelly Defaut, Angela Nakisozi
Best Modelling Agency: GTM Models, Face4Music, Mahogany Models, Demus Castings
Beauty Pageants
Best Beauty Pageant: Miss Teen Caribbean UK, The Commonwealth Pageants, Miss Congo UK, Miss Black Africa UK, Miss Ghana UK, Miss Trinidad and Tobago, Miss Uganda UK, Miss Nubian UK, Miss Jamaica UK, Miss Cameroon UK, Mr and Miss Black Beauty Universal, Miss Malawi UK, Miss Jamaica UK, Miss Guyana UK
Best Beauty Queen: Miss Teen Commonwealth International( Karinah Phenyo), Miss Jamaica UK 2014(Cherelle Rose-Patterson), Miss Uganda UK 2014, Miss Malawi UK 2014, (Maria Cruz Toichoa)Miss Nubian UK, Miss Black Africa UK 2014, Miss Cameroon UK, Miss Commonwealth Caribbean (Simone Fairweather), Miss Commonwealth Africa(Malkia Kassu), Tameka Ashanti
Best Former Beauty Queen: Shakira Nabakooza, AlexSandra Gondora, Ruvombo Chinzou, Alexina Phiri, Chelsea Mandizha, Amelia Lola, Gloria Elongo, Gladys Kyotungire, Michelle Esther Vigan, Samaia Tchapesseka, Chanice Thompson
Best Beauty Pageant Director: Boikanyo Trust Penyo, Jacqueline Wabara, Mrs Biggz, Dele Onabowu, Frankos Tshimpuki, Jaiho Asiheigbu, Sherika Miller
Film Category
Best director: Ikechukwu Onyeka, Yinka Ayinde, Lancelot Oduwa Imaseun, Obi Emelonye, Ruke Amata, Michael Buffong , Ice Neal, Destiny Ekaragha, Steve McQueen, MA Benson, Titi Jacobs-Aseroma, Pastor Aiah Momoh, Michael Ibiayo
Best Actor: OC Ukeje, Mike Omoriegbe, Lenny Henry, Lanre Balogun, Kevwe Ogunje, Lateef Lovejoy, Peter Silva, Eric Kolelas, Kevwe Ugunje, M3NSA, Darrell LasQuevas, Ken smart, Benjamin Conteh
Best Actress: Golda John, Alice Fofana, Vicky Sola, Tonya Joy Bolton, Ngozi Thompson, Moji Bamtefa, Adi Alfa, Helen Gold Osabutey, Isha Bangura, Jane Cole, Zeeza Sadiq
Best Supporting Actor: Malachi Kirby, Chucky Venn, Fred Aseroma, Collins Archie-Pearce, Theo Angua, Ayo Ogundipe
Best Supporting Actress: Shanika Warren-Markland, Mabel Osabutey, Tolulope Yesufu
Best International Film: 12 Years A Slave, Mandela, Half of A Yellow Sun, Coz Ov Moni 2
Best UK Film: Gone Too Far, Urban Rhythm, Eva’s Diamond
Best UK Nollywood Film: Invasion 1897, The Devil In Free Town, 18 Carat Gold, Enye Ozi(The Messenger), Ortega and His Enemies, Heartless Carer, At Home Abroad
Best Nollywood Film: Enye Ozi(The messenger), Flower Girl, Brother’s Keeper
Best Newcomer Actress(Nollywood): Toyin Moore, Nnenna Ani, Abiye Tobin-Spiff
UK Nollywood Rising Star: Marie Gomez, Adi Alfa, Kevwe Ogunje, Nonso Nwaiwu
Nollywood Rising Star: Alex Ekubo, Tope Tedela, Lynda Ojiofor, Dabota Lawson, Calista Okoronkwo, Lala Akindoju
International rising star: John Boyega, Lupita Nyongo, Barkhad Abdi, Arnold Oceng
Best screenwriter/Scriptwriter: Bola Agbaje, , Samuell Benta, Steve McQueen, Ice Neal, Helen Gold Osabutey, Pastor Aiah Momoh
Best theatre production: Egusi Soup, Oliva Tweest, Holy and Horny, Meet The Adebanjos, Metamorphosis, Moon on A Rainbow Shawl, All My sons, Rudy’s Rare Records, The real Housewives of Brixton, Skeen,
Best Cinematographer: Charlz Archibong, Nelson Spyke, Aaron Reid, magnus Mbanu
Best Producer: Lancelot Oduwa Imaseun, Verve Pictures, Collins Archie Pearce, M A Benson, Denton Chikura, Yvone Phillip , Ice Neal, Godwin Osabutey
TV Category
Best Actress: Tameka Empson, Moji Bamfeta, Chizzy Akudolu, Freema Agyemam, Antonia Thomas, Diane Parish, Romeena Beri,
Best Actor: Nitin Ganatra, Rudolf Walker, Khalil Madovi, David Ajala, Jimmy Akingbola, Chucky Venn, Ashley Walters, Samuell Benta, Wil Johnson, Wale Ojo, Nathan Stewart Jarrett , Andy Ubera, Himesh Patel
Best TV Station: OH TV, BEN TV, VOX AFRICA, THE AFRICAN CHANNEL, ABN, NOLLYWOOD MOVIES SKY 329, ARISE TV
Best TV Show: Arise News(ARISE TV), Focus on Africa(BBC), The Woman(BEN TV) The Sporah Show(VOX AFRICA), The Magazine Show(BEN TV), Real Talk(OH TV), Time To Shine(OH TV), Naija Bites(OH TV), BBS(BEN TV), Sports360(VOX AFRICA), AFRO BUZZ(VOX AFRICA), Breakfast Show With Yemi Balogun(Olive TV)
Best TV personality; Juliet Foster, AJ Odudu, Funmi Adeyi, Kalisha Johnson, Lola Ogunbadejo, Sporah Njau, Mary Shittu, Yemi Balogun, Priscilla Nwikpo, Femi Amusan,
Best presenter: Uncle and Mistar, Franny Oprah, Sporah Njau, Mary Shittu, Trish Adudu, Nena Huntaz, Avida Buyombi, Natalia Roni, Femi Amusan, James Sherwood, Mimi Fawaz, Adesope Olajide, Kome Adeosun, Gemma Feare, Franny Oprah, Frankie Prazer
Best Webseries: 2 sides, An African City, Meet The Adebanjos, Trim, All about McKenzies, Venus Vs Mars, Unfamous, Redemptions, Brothers With No Game, Reckless,
Best online TV: Sankofa TV, Black Visions TV, Uncle & Mistar, Factory 78, iROKO TV, Fusion TV, SBTV, Disk&Jockey Media, 2HBTV , Cut The Chat, SMETV, SoulCulture TV, Tropical FM TV
Best Voice Over Artist: Natalyia Roni, Patrick McKenzie, Faridah Rimmer, Bola-Wola Makinde
ART Category
Best Spoken Word Artist/Poets: Gallant, El Crisis, Amen Noir, Suli Breaks, Lyrical HEALER, George The Poet, Kat Francois, We are poets, Shakara, Oneness Sankara, Alim Kamara, Nat NYE, Dean Atta, Breis, Samuel King, Mutombo Da Poet, Lyric L
Best Art Director: Reuben Joseph, Sola Oyebade, Ola Shobowale, Julius Reuben
Best Author: Dumisani King Kas Moyo, Chioma Nnani, Onyi Anyado, Fredericka Charles, Fikelephi Jackson, Deji Yusuf, Tony Fernandez, Ferdinand Lawson, Winsome Duncan, Julian Hall, Diane Hall, Moral Harrison, Ian T Sebas, Scotty Unfamous, Ella December, JC Johnson, Opy Onas, Everald Williams, Femmy Koya, Epi Mabika, Cezanne Poetess, Bernie Karr, Emmanuel Woyome, Richard Oluyinka, Gamel Sankarl, Maureen Elizabeth Worrell, Andea Zoe Onah, Emmanuel Ansah, Ernest Moses, Onye Kingsly
BEFFTA YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD
Youth Leader Of The Year
1. Sonia Meggie
2. Jermaine Jackman
3. Jahmain King
4. Natasha Benjamin
5. Nasilele Ailola
6. Ragz CV
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