Photos: Applause Africa 6th annual African Diaspora Awards by Africa in Harlem | posted in: Africans in New York/Africains de New York, Photos & News - African New Yorkers in Harlem and Beyond | Applause Africa hosted its sixth annual African Diaspora Awards (ADA) on Saturday, December at Florence Gould Hall, in Manhattan. The ADA Awards ceremony celebrated Africans who have impacted and inspired the African community within the U.S. and around the world. The ADA Awards is one of the most electrifying and highly anticipated awards shows celebrating the African Diaspora. Hosted by comedian Dulo, the evening featured musical performances by Ghanaian hip-hop artist Sarkodie, winner of the 2012 BET Award for Best International Act. The 2016 ADA Honorees are: Jessica Matthews, Entrepreneur of the Year; Ato Essandoh, Artist of the Year; Luvvie Ajayi, Person of the Year; United Nations Population Fund, Humanitarian of the Year Award; Georgie Badiel, Face of Change; Mamadou Samba; Advocate of the Year; Babatunde Osotimehin, Lifetime Achievement Award; Joseph Mizzi & Nchimunya Wulf of 14+ Foundation, Community Service of the Year Award; Loza Maleombho, Designer of the Year Award; Laolu Senbanjo, Creative Person of the Year; and they were joined in celebration by Debo Folorunsho, Founder of Applause Africa Magazine. Related Images: Similar Posts A new chapter for the Senegalese Gendarmerie: General Martin Faye replaces Moussa FallMay 15, 2024 Major General Martin Faye was officially inaugurated in a solemn ceremony on Tuesday, May 14,... Faulty Land Management: The damning revelations of the Court of Auditors on the Bandia Wildlife ReserveMay 15, 2024 In its 2019-2021 report, the Court of Auditors denounces severe irregularities in the land management... CUNY’s Harlem Health Initiative Sheds Light on Black Maternal Mortality CrisisMay 12, 2024 By Isseu Diouf Campbell CUNY’s Harlem Health Initiative organized a thought-provoking event focused on addressing... NYC African Council Hosts Town Hall with Mayor AdamsMay 11, 2024 Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell The New York City African Council hosted a Town Hall... 600 new changing tables installed in New York City Parks’ restroomsMay 9, 2024 Photo credit: NYC Parks Department NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue joined Councilmember Rafael Salamanca Jr.... NYC DOT Kicks off Installation of Upgraded Parking Meters in Northern ManhattanMay 9, 2024 Photo credit: DOT New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez kicked... Blaise Diagne International Airport in Senegal: a plane misses its takeoff and leaves dozens injuredMay 9, 2024 In the early hours of Thursday, May 9, 2024, a tragedy was narrowly avoided at... Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs discuss newly expanded Workers’ Bill of RightsMay 5, 2024 Photo credit : Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs On May Day, The Mayor’s Office of...