Competition lines were drawn on Saturday, as Black stars gathered at the 2nd African Pride Awards 2017 in London, to discover who won the reputable #APA trophy.
Four to five Black celebrities considered top of their games were put in categories to be nominated by the public.
It was artists like Maleek Berry vs Stormzy in one category, comedians – Mike Dapaah vs Mikes Comedyy, Youtube queens Estare vs Grace Ajilore.
Who came out on top? Find out below
Artist of the Year – Africa
- Shatta Wale – winner
- Diamond Platnumz
- Wizkid
- Rayvanny
Artist of the Year – UK
- Maleek Berry – winner
- Stormzy
- Eugy
- J Hus
Outstanding Achievement in Film – UK
- Idris Elba – winner
- John Boyega
- Amma Asante
- Arnold Oceng
- Chucky Ven
Outstanding Achievement in Film – Africa
- Nomzamo Mbatha – winner
- Funke Akindele
- Nyokabu Gethaiga
- Abraham Attah
Comedian of the Year
- Michael Dapaah – winner
- Mikes Comedyy
- Don’t Jealous Me
- ADOT
Social Media Personality of the Year
- Estare – winner
- David Zinyama
- Grace Ajilore
- BkChat LDN
Outstanding Media & PR Agency of the Year
- WE PLUG GOOD MUSIC – winner
- DLA
- Stefi Koko
- Ren San & Co
Dance/Choreography of the Year 2017
- Ghana Boys – winners
- CEO Dancers
- Sherrie Silver
- Nqobile Danseur
Make-Up Artist (MUA) of the Year
- Jennie Jenkins – winner
- Edith Williams
- Bernicia Boateng
- Marie Chantal
TV Personality of the Year
- Oyin Aregbesola – winner
- Remel London
- Afua Adom
- Reggie Yates
Outstanding Achievement in Sports/Sports Personality of the Year
- Cheick Titoe – winner
- Andre Ayew
- Amma Asante
- Ade Adepitan
- Anthony Joshua
African Online Entertainment Platform of the Year
- 3 Shots of Tequila – winner
- Bkchat LDN
- Iroko TV
- Ameyaw Debrah
Radio Personality of the Year
- Dboy Dayo – winner
- DJ Abrantee
- Ace
- Maya Jama
Outstanding Disc Jockey (DJ) of the Year
- Selecta Maestro – winner
- Invisible
- Cynthia MVP
- Montana
Sam Sarprong Foundation Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Fashion
- FYC – winner
- Lou Ratidzo
- Ozwald Boateng
- ODF
Event Organiser/Promoter of the Year
- DLA – winner
- One African Music Fest
- Smade
- Guba Awards
- Akwaaba UK
Outstanding Business/Entrepreneur of the Year
- Diva’s by Claudia – winner
- Shoobs
- Hackney’s finest
- Dapped Clothing
African Club/Club Night of the Year
- LA Lounge – winner
- Gold Coast
- CokoBar
- Dstrkt (Afrobeats Sundays)
African TV Station of the Year
- Vox Africa – winner
- ABN channel
- Trace TV
- ROK
Outstanding Pan-African Chef/Caterer/Restaurant of the Year
- Enish – winner
- 805
- Tasty
- Nula’s Kitchen
Outstanding Recognition Award
Eddie Kadi + The Compozers
Lifetime Achievement Awards
Awilo Longomba
Lifetime Achievement Award for #Awilo?????? #AfricanPrideAwards pic.twitter.com/QM0BV5YI3I
— Chibwe Henry (@chibwe_san) August 13, 2017
