As a show of support for the growth of African culture and
heritage, His Imperial Majesty, The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi
Ojaja II, is set to storm the maiden edition of Hollywood and African Prestigious
Awards (HAPAwards). The awards which is scheduled for 18th November
at the Legendary Alex Theater in Glendale California will honor American and
African community leaders, international political figures, dignitaries and
celebrities in the movies, music and comedy categories.
This year’s message tagged ‘The Eradication of Negative Images Associated with Africa and the
Forgotten History’ will be delivered by His Imperial
Majesty, The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II. HAPAwards
promises to celebrate outstanding achievements of artists from various
entertainment genres with the vision to continuously combine the richness
of African cultures with the beauty of America to promote world peace.
Ms. Tina Weisinger, Founder and Executive Producer,
Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards, said the event stands to bridge the
gap between Africa and the rest of the world. “By creating this entertainment
platform, our goal is to give well-deserved honorees the acknowledgment and
appreciation they deserve while spreading positive messages of peace around the
world.” Weisinger said.
Other dignitaries lined-up for HAPAwards are His Royal
Majesty King Mswati III of Swaziland and head of the Swazi Royal Family, His
Royal Highness King (Dr.) Noble Odaifio Welentsi III of Ghana, Chief Osabarima
Nana Ansah Sasraku III Mamfehene and Kyidomhene of Akuapem Traditional area of
Ghana.
The duo of Michael Adegoke and Dulo Folarin Harris were
recently named as host and co-host of the 2017 edition of Hollywood and African
Prestigious Awards. Eddie Murphy’s cast of Coming to America, Former WBA
Heavyweight Champion Honorable Gerrie Coetzee, Taye Diggs, John Tallichet,
Vitalis Ndubuisis, Lionel C. Martin, Collins Archie Pearce and Dr. Olusola
Oyemade are some of the honorees at the HAPAwards.
Furthermore, lined-up activities to the 2017 HAPAwards are
available on www.hapawards.com as the I Dream For All Foundation puts
together a one-week celebration for the foremost monarch of the black race from
the 14th to 18th of November. Other events will
include a Celebrity Painting of the Ooni of Ife by Art Icon Davood Roostaei,
Business Roundtable with Stars of Hollywood, an Education Seminar and Workshop
for students from the State of California, Yoruba Indigenous Day with the
African Community and a Special Session at the West Angeles Church in Los
Angeles.
Finally, the VIP Dinner with the Kings alongside Fashion
Extravaganza will provide several designers and vendors, a rare opportunity to
display their high-end garments and products to Africa’s renowned
Royals.
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