The Black and Irish Gala Awards - Powered by RT - took place in the Osprey Hotel in Naas on the 2nd of December last. Ireland's Black and Irish community came together to celebrate nominees and winners alike.
The winners on the night were:
Personality of the Year - Victor Alfred
Community Star of the Year (Sponsored by Intel) - Blezzing Dada
Community Organisation of the Year (Sponsored by Deloitte) - Open Circle
Actor of the Year - Tishe Emmanuella Fatunbi
Educator of the Year (Sponsored by ISA) - Nursing with Winnie
Outstanding Contribution to Music (Sponsored by Guinness) - Tunde Esho
Podcast of the Year - Charge It To The Game
Activist of the Year - Abdulai Mansaray
Content Creator of the Year - Victor Alfred
Entrepreneur of the Year (Sponsored by Goodbody) - Jasmine Feehan (pictured below)
Female Sportsperson of the Year - Rhasidat Adeleke
Male Sportsperson of the Year - Israel Olatunde
Business of the Year - We Are Human Collective
Female Artist of the Year (Sponsored by Guinness) - Aby Coulibaly
Male Artist of the Year (Sponsored by Guinness) - Fortune Igiebor
Hosts Katja Mia and Vanessa Ogbonna were joined on the night by Black and Irish Co-founders Leon Diop (main image) and Femi Bankole, who spoke about the new partnership with RT and the growing importance of the awards.
The Jude Hughes Awards, which was introduced last year, was given to community legend Mama Shee. It was awarded by Jude, who has been a pillar of strength for the Black and Irish community for many years. Performers on the night included Neubri, Salamay and DJ Tee.
Black and Irish CEO, Leon Diop said The BIG awards is an opportunity for us to spotlight the community and its achievements. We have had a fantastic night of celebration, recognition and networking. We can't wait to see what 2024 has in store for the community.
Pictured at the awards, RT 2FM's Beta da Silva.
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The Black and Irish Gala Awards - Powered by RT - took place in the Osprey Hotel in Naas on the 2nd of December last. Ireland's Black and Irish community came together to celebrate nominees and winners alike.
