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 Harlemite Shatic Mitchell Hosts Event to Encourage Black Men to Support Kamala HarrisNovember 5, 2024 Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell On September 17, 2024, just weeks after Black women in... SBS Connects MWBEs with NYC Agencies and Private Companies for Contracting OpportunitiesNovember 4, 2024 Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell On November 4, 2024, the NYC Department of Small Business... Kenyan Runners Lead the New York City Marathon in HarlemNovember 3, 2024 Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell Professional African runners from Kenya led the New York City... Polls are Open!October 31, 2024 by Mayor Eric Adams Voting is the bedrock of our democracy — it shapes the... SBS Offers Free Online Sessions to Help Businesses Comply with Corporate Transparency Act and Avoid FinesOctober 31, 2024 The New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) is intensifying its public outreach... 21st Columbia Africa Conference Opens in HarlemOctober 26, 2024 Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell The 21st Columbia Africa Conference began on October 25, 2024,... African New Yorkers Highlight Culture and Unity at the African Unity Festival in HarlemOctober 20, 2024 Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell The African Unity Parade, Inc., in collaboration with the New... Columbia University Cancels Macky SallOctober 18, 2024 By Isseu Diouf Campbell On October 14, 2024, we launched a social media campaign to...