The highly anticipated Afro Awards 2022 is set to take place on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at Regal La Live, 1000 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, California. Founded by Nigerian-American film director Taiwo Oduala, this prestigious event aims to recognize and honor exceptional humanitarian efforts by individuals from African and American communities.
This year’s honorees include:
– Curtis Young (Son of Dr. Dre)
– Masika Kalysha (VH1’s Love & Hip Hop; We TV’s Growing Up Hip Hop)
– Fatima Maada (First Lady of Sierra Leone)
– Ayuko Babu (Founder & CEO of Pan African Film Festival)
– Tina Weisinger (Co-founder of HAPAwards)
– Hubert Nakitare (Hip Hop Artist and Activist)
– Lea Cher Pump (Owner of The LadyLike Foundation)
– His Royal Majesty Oba Yisa Olusola Olaniyan (Humanitarian; Founder of AHBEAH Awards)
– Seye Kehinde (Journalist; Humanitarian)
– Davido David Adeleke (Nigerian-American Singer; Humanitarian)
And many more.
Taiwo Oduala emphasized that “the Afro Awards main focus is to support people’s efforts who have demonstrated exceptional humanitarian excellence.” Since its inception, the Afro Awards has honored over 5,000 individuals at the forefront of humanitarianism and philanthropy in American and African communities.
Event Details:
– Date: Sunday, November 6, 2022
– Venue: Regal La Live, 1000 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, California
– Red Carpet Arrivals: 5:00 pm
– Main Event: 7:00 pm
– After-Party: 10:00 pm
– Host: Masika Kalysha
The Afro Awards 2022 promises to be an inspiring celebration of humanitarian excellence, unity, and community service.