Celebrating Excellence: The Honorees of the 3rd Annual Afro Awards 2024

The 3rd Annual Afro Awards 2024 is poised to be a remarkable event that recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations for their significant contributions to society. Below is the list of esteemed honorees, presented in alphabetical order by category.

Honorees

1. Chief Diran Alabi

• Founder/CEO, The AGIC Group, TAG Holding Corporation
• Award: Architectural Strategies Innovator Award of the Year

1. Feli “DZY” Calado

• CEO of VYBE CHANNEL, CVO & Founder of DIZZYDIDDY+, Philanthropist & Author
• Award: Entrepreneur of the Year

1. Dr. Marie Y. Lemelle, MBA

• Global Media Director, PR Guru, Talent Manager, Playwright, Film Producer, Author
• Award: Global PR Personality of the Year

1. Dr. Nana Okyere

• CEO, Sankofar Groups
• Award: Men of Impact Award of the Year

1. Juliet Ibrahim

• Bilingual Actor/Author/Independent Filmmaker/Philanthropist
• Award: Author/Independent Filmmaker of the Year

1. J Tasha St. Cyr

• CEO/Founder of Miss Everything Entertainment, Film/TV Producer
• Award: Film/TV Personality of the Year

1. Karen Civil

• Author, Entrepreneur, Orator, Strategist, Internet Marketer, Music Executive
• Award: Music Executive of the Year

1. Madam Mercillina Olorunfunmi

• Founder/CEO, Triumph International and African Restaurant
• Award: Global Business Woman of the Year Award

1. Otunba Godwin Sotilewa Osifeso

• G.O. Architects Inc.
• Award: Architectural Strategies Innovator Award of the Year

1. Peter Lentini
   • Founder/Creative Director, Ankara Festivals and Afro Beats Los Angeles
   • Award: Festivals Creative Director of the Year
2. Sharifah Hardie
   • Editor-in-Chief at Long Beach Black News and Co-Founder of the Black Business Coop
   • Award: Business Consultant of the Year Award
3. John Salley
   • Legendary Basketball Player, Actor, Producer, Host
   • Award: Lifetime Achievement Award

These honorees exemplify excellence in their respective fields and have made significant impacts in their communities and beyond. The Afro Awards 2024 will be a night of celebration, inspiration, and recognition of their outstanding achievements.

We look forward to celebrating these remarkable individuals on October 12, 2024, at the DGA in Los Angeles!