HIGHLIGHTS FROM MTV MAMA AWARDS 2016

Full winners list #Mtvmama2016

WIZKID, Yemi Alade, Emtee, Patoranking, Tekno, Others Win Big.

2016 MTV Africa Music Awards Winners:

Artist of the Year: Wizkid (Nigeria)
Best Female: Yemi Alade (Nigeria)
Best Male: Wizkid (Nigeria)
Best Group: Sauti Sol (Kenya)
Best Breakthrough Act: Tekno (Nigeria)
Best Live Act:  Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)
Best Hip Hop in association with MTN: Emtee (South Africa)
Song of the Year in partnership with Google: “My Woman, My Everything” Patoranking feat. Wande Coal (Nigeria)
Listener’s Choice: Jah Prayzah (Zimbabwe)
Video of the Year:  “Niquer Ma Vie” - Youssoupha (Congo) - Director: Antony Abdelli & Jose Eon
Best Pop & Alternative: Shekhinah & Kyle Deutsch (South Africa)
Best Francophone: Serge Beynaud (Ivory Coast)
Best Lusophone: C4 Pedro (Angola)
Personality of the Year in association with DSTV:  Caster Semenya (South Africa)
Legend Award: Hugh Masekela
Best Collaboration in partnership with ABSOLUT: DJ Maphorisa feat. Wizkid & DJ Buckz - "Soweto Baby" (South Africa/Nigeria) 
Africa Reimagined: Vivian Onano and Mary Taedzerwa
Best International: Drake (USA)

Congratulations to all the winners!

JO NGANDA TO HOST ANNUAL FUNDRAISER FOR ABUSED WOMEN AND CHILDREN

Preparations are underway for the 5th Annual Hope Alive Mission Charity event due on Wednesday 30th November 2016 on a floating boat, the Battersea Barge, Nine Elms Lane, London SW8 5BP from 6- 10PM. The event organised by Jozyz Media is a key annual event that supports the work Jo Nganda (Founder) does to support

abused Women & Children’s Charities in the UK and Africa with a focus on helping individuals to create a positive change for people in their communities or organisations.

Mary Mambwa (JCI Greenwich Youth Leader) and a host of award winning motivational speakers and domestic violence survivors have been lined up including Magdalene Adeneike (Music Relief), Lady Waynett Peters (Founder, The Extra ordinary Achievers) and Zina Arinze (Author, Purpose after Abuse and Divorce).

This year's event has a fantastic line up including Evita musical and theatre sensation Madalena Alberto, X Factor star Marianna Zappi, Mobo Unsung Lady Marga MC, Bianca Smith, Kiyaye Life Crew and Wool Betah Soulja.

Guests will also enjoy a Silent and Live Auction, Raffle Draw and fashion showcase by Sistarmama and M clothing and comedy sets from international stand up comedian Katharine Ferns.

Tickets: https://shoobs.com/events/14234/5th-hope-alive-mission-annual-fundraiser

Event Page: Http://www.facebook.com/events/159514807816067/?ti=cl

R.S.V.P at info@jozyzonline.com / jozyzstore@gmail.com 

Jozyz At Africa On The Square 2016

Jozyz attended Africa on the Square which returned to Trafalgar Square for the third time on Saturday 15 October. This popular event celebrates African arts and culture. There was a range of activities highlighting communities from across the continent including a fantastic line-up of entertainment on the day including live music, DJs, dancing and a talent show. Plus an African market, food stalls, fashion show and lots of fun stuff for kids.

Sadiq Khan became the first London Mayor to join hundreds celebrating Africa on the Square.

Africa on the Square is organised by the Mayor of London for Black History Month 2016. Africa on the Square is supported by Lebara, Air France and The Voice and programme partner Open The Gate.

MISS UGANDA UK ATTENDS QUEEN OF KATWE SCREENING IN LONDON

Miss Uganda UK™ were invited by Walt Disney Studios to a special screening of the movie Queen of Katwe at Picturehouse Central, Piccadilly on Monday 10th October. The evening was in association with Plan International ahead of the International Day of the Girl on 11/10/2016 (www.plan-uk.org/standupforgirls)

We encourage everyone to go and see the Queen of Katwe which opens on 21/10/2016. It is inspiring, raw, funny, beautiful and heart-warming.

Thank you Walt Disney Studios for the special invitation and thank you Tendo Nagenda, Mira Nair, Lupita Nyong'o, David Oyelowo, cast and crew for bringing us this wonderful UGANDAN movie.

"Queen of Katwe is the vibrant true story of a young Ugandan girl, Phiona Mutesi selling corn on the streets of rural Uganda whose world rapidly changes when she is introduced to the game of chess by Robert Katende a soccer player turned missionary. As a result of the support she receives from her mother Harriet, family and community, Phiona is instilled with the confidence and determination she needs to pursue her dream of becoming an international chess champion."

Watch the trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4l3-_yub5A

Miss Uganda UK 2016 Grand Finale - 3rd December 2016
Venue: Ark Globe Academy, Harper Road, London SE18 6AG
Time: 6pm-11pm

AFRICAN PEARLS AWARDS PUBLIC NOMINATIONS ARE OFFICIALLY OPEN!

The African Pearls Awards recognise exceptional achievements of individuals promoting African Business, Entertainment and championing Community cohesion, inclusion and diversity across the UK and in providing a source of inspiration for others. The awards provide an opportunity to engage, network, share knowledge and best practice with an inspiring and an emerging generation of African leaders in the diaspora.

Please see categories and send your nominations to africanpearlsawards@gmail.com before 30th October 2016

Categories

1) Enterprise Categories

Rising Star of the Year - excelling in their business career, exceeding expectations, the one to watch

Leader of the Year - Outstanding executive, expert in their field, manager of people or projects or budget

Financial Services - includes banks, brokers, payment services, insurance companies, credit card funds, regulators

Retail and Consumer -includes food, beverage, household goods, retail, travel and leisure, cosmetics, personal and luxury good

Entrepreneur - operating their own business or social enterprise for over 18 months

Food & Beverage - includes outstanding chefs, restaurants and beverage

2) Entertainment Categories

Championing Writing/Author
Championing Photography
Championing Comedy
Championing Broadcast & Media
Championing Music
Championing Dance
Championing Fashion
Championing Beauty
Championing Events & PR
Championing Modelling

Championing Film

Championing Publication

3) Community Categories

Championing Disabled People
Championing Gender

Championing LGGBT

Championing Minority Ethnic People

Championing Humanitarian
Championing Youth
Championing Culture
Championing Sports
Championing Health & Well being

Friend (s) of Africa

Lifetime Achievement Award

Good luck with your nomination!

Join the Team: You can play a leading role in the planning of the awards by joining our distinguished team of host committee, volunteers, media partners, sponsors, please email info@jozyzonline.com

For all other enquiries, email or call 07872615363.

QUEEN OF KATWE PREMIERS AT LONDON'S BFI

What an awesome independence present! The Queen of Katwe movie premier about Africa's first female chess champion is underway at London's Leicester Square.
Nancy Muga and Oj interviewed some of the cast on the red carpet.

Check out some of pictures.