The 4th Annual Africa Diaspora Awards is coming up on the 15th of November 2014 at Lincoln Center’s Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College, New York.
The ADA celebrates the accomplishments of individuals from the African Diaspora that have excelled in their different niches, and also individuals who have worked towards the advancement of Africa and Africans in Diaspora.
The 2014 ADA Honorees are:
Actor of the Year: Ger Duany, star of “The Good Lie” [South Sudan]
Creative Artist of the Year: Kemi Adetiba [Nigeria]
Entrepreneur of the Year: Meck Khalfan, Puku Charger [Tanzania]
Community Leadership Award: Semhar Araia, Dawn Inc. [Eritrea]
Musician of the Year: Somi [Rwanda-Uganda]
Friend of Africa: Bernadette Paolo, The Africa Society [U.S]
Advocate of the Year: Dr. Olajide Williams, Hip Hop Healthcare [Nigeria]
Designer of the Year: David Tlale [South Africa]
Company of the Year: Ogilvy & Mather [U.S.].
The awards’ theme this year is “Homecoming Revolution”, which will lift up the positive and inspiring movements of Africans in the diaspora who are driving the revitalization and economic progress in the global African community.
