HAPAwards celebrate Pasuma, supports WAKANDA-One City Initiative |
The organisers also used the unique opportunity to attend a
groundbreaking ceremony of the WAKANDA-One city initiative in Ghana.
The award presentation led by Producer and African
Representative of HAPAwards, Mr. Adeola Odunowo, was held at the singer
homestead in Lagos.
The artist while expressing his gratitude to the award
organizers said it was an amazing experience to be a part of the last edition
at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
“Winning this category only goes to show that I am still
relevant in the music industry and I desire to even contribute more than I
have. God bless you all,” PASUMA said
Other winners from Nigeria at the 5th edition of Hollywood
and African Prestigious Awards (HAPAwards) include Lateef Adedimeji, Etinosa
Idemudia, Ayoola Ayoola and UBA’s REDTV Productions with many more across
Africa.
The 2022 Edition of HAPAwards kicked off with a special
attendance at the official launch of WAKANDA-One city in Ghana – an initiative
of the African Diaspora Development Institute (ADDI).
Speaking during an interactive session, the Founder and
Executive Producer of HAPAwards, Ms. Tina Weisinger said, “There is no better
time to unite the Black race as it’s evident that Africa is the last frontier
of human development. Our platform will continue to support and encourage
talents and creativity across the globe.”
Her Excellency, Dr. Arikana Chihombori Quaw, the Chairperson
of ADDI, noted that the initiative was born out of a necessity to create a
one-stop shop for everything African.
The major drivers of ADDI believe it is imperative that the
children of Africa in the Diaspora return back home to Africa and join their
brothers and sisters to build a Continent of the future.
Since 2017, the HAPAwards has also honored royalties like
His Imperial Majesty, The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi –
Ojaja II; the King of Eswatini, His Majesty, Ngwenyama King Mswati II; the
Alara of Ilara Kingdom, Oba Olufolarin Ogunsanwo; Former WBA Heavyweight
Champion, Honorable Gerrie Coetzee; Reverend Mother Abimbola Ajayi along with
other select Politicians, Dignitaries, Hollywood & African A-listers,
Musicians, Comedians, and Activists.
The Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards (HAPAwards) was
founded in 2017 to bridge the cultural gap between Africa and the global
community. The awards is organized in collaboration with The I Dream 4 All
Foundation to promote creativity, showcase unique talents with rich African
heritage, and honor outstanding achievements in the society.