By Thompson Yamput
The Hollywood Movie Actor, Jason Lee is among Other 25 movie and Music Stars recently honoured at the AFRO Award 2023 held at Los Angeles, California, USA.
A statement issued in Nigeria on Friday by Chief Taiwo Oduala, the Producer and initiator of AFRO Awards said that annual event was aimed recognising and rewarding philanthropical and humanitarian services of both Africans and Americans around the globe.
Oduala, a famous Film Director disclosed that Actor Lawson Lee, Culture’s Critic, Host & CEO of Hollywood Unlocked, bagged the “AFRO Awards Bravery Award” for his meritorious acts of bravery against all odds and distinguishing himself by performing outstanding deeds of bravery and seeking to inspire others globally.
He said that the 2nd Annual AFRO Awards that celebrated Humanitarian Excellence with glamour and Global Impact, also saw Actor, Director, Writer, and Assistant Prof. Bayo Akinfemi honoured with “The Best Male Actor of The Year Award” for his outstanding performance in a TV series and excellence in cinematic achievements
Other awards and awardees include: Best Female Actor of The Year Award” awarded to the multi-talented Actress, Comedian, and Producer, Gina Yashere, for her outstanding contributions to the film and entertainment industry.
● Lifetime Achievement Award: The incomparable Actor and Director, Richard Lawson, whose decades-long career has left an indomitable mark on the world of entertainment.
● Breakout Star Actor of The Year Award: Awarded to the promising Child Actor, Innocent Ekakite, for his exceptional talent and promise.
● Achievement In Filmmaking Award: Awarded to Filmmaker, and Founder of Nollywood in Hollywood, Ose Oyamendan for his polished filmmaking achievements in creating compelling stories, contributions to the motion picture industry, and his devotion to the Nigerian-American premise.
● AFRO Awards Artist of The Year Award: Recording Artist, Songwriter, and Actor, Yung Muusik, for his exceptional artistry.
Oduala noted the 2nd Annual AFRO Awards, held at the prestigious Directors Guild of America in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA, has proved to be an unforgettable celebration of humanitarian excellence and cultural significance.
He expressed gratitude to Special Presenters and Attendance, who included Morris Chestnut (American Actor), May Odiakosa (President of STAR Beer USA), Chris Attoh (Actor, Director, and Filmmaker), Deontay Wilder (American Professional Boxer) and
Oba Yisa Olushola-Olaniyan (King Onipokia of Ipokia Land).
Also, Buddy Lewis (American Comedian and Actor), Petri Hawkins-Byrd (American Court Show Bailiff), Ezinne Iroanya (Founder of SKNMUSE), James Henry (TV Host, Actor, Comedian, and Tiktok Influencer), Laide Bakare (Actress and Founder or Simline Int Production), Herb Bohanon (Entertainment Specialist) and Dotun Taylor (African Culture Historian and Filmmaker).
Others are; Joia John (Fashion Model and Founder of Esteemed Collective Agency), Chidi Udengwu Jr. (Director of Naija Nation), Dr. Lance (Global Economist), Beverly Peele (Supermodel), Olufemi Ogedegbe (Actor, Filmmaker and Activist), Synoria Anderson (Actress and Host), Nikita S. Adams (Television & Film Development and Production Executive) and Dr. Badewa T. Adejugbe Williams (Actress, Director, Producer and Stage Manager).
The director said the AFRO Awards extends heartfelt thanks to its sponsors: Oduataj Entertainment, Oduataj Foundation, Top Dreams Universal, Noah O. Foundation, Star Beer USA, Media Spill Network, Calabasas Social, Wamufat Farms, GO Associates, LTD,
Other are: the Agic Group Holding, AGIC Energy, Staff Today Inc., The Peejay Home Team, Cyril Robinson Digital PR, Legacy Tailor, Compassion Without Borders, African Chop, and Nova African Kitchen. END.
