HYPER HYPE ' S BUSIEST YEAR EVER

Its been a busy start to the year for one hard working entertainer and there's no chance of him slowing down. Firstly, Ugandan UK based entertainer Hyper Hype met up with Pauline Long on her self titled talk show to discuss Africans in Entertainment.  The show on 10th February was a chance for viewers to call in and give their views on why talented Africans are over looked at international awards show. 

You can watch the Pauline Long show on BEN TV Sky 182.

Hype has just wrapped a Valentine's show with superstar Atumpan. His next appearance will be this Saturday 21 February alongside his fellow country man Vj Oj at the Royal Regency in London for the Made in East Africa concert.  The busy personality will then host his Blaze the Runway fashion show in Birmingham on 28th February. 

Phew! Busy man.

FASHION AGAINST FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION

Pauline Long Pauline Long, the founder of BEFFTA (Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television and Arts) Awards will today host a fashion show against Female Genital Mutilation at St Thomas' Hospital, Governor's Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7EH.

The event organised by Global Comfort, will be held a day after the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation which takes place on 6th February every year.

It will feature top African fashion designers, a fashion show, drama and fantastic raffle prizes.

Pauline also hosts The Long Show on BEN Television and is appealing to all her colleagues in entertainment, film, fashion, TV and arts to join her at this big event. “Please use your fame to influence positive change,” she says.

Jose Chameleon In London For His UK Easter Tour

Africa's finest musician Jose Chameleon is on London ahead of his UK Easter Tour. Show kicks off Good Friday in Birmingham,  London on  Saturday and Northampton on Sunday.

Pictured here with BEFFTA Awards Founder Pauline Long at Wembley Stadium for the African Cup of Nations draws as supposed by the FA.

The UK has waited a long time for the superstar and we wish everyone a great show.  You won't be disappointed.

Happy Easter Everyone!

Pauline Long's Scene Stealing Hat At The 9th Screen Nation Film & TV Awards 2014

On Sunday 23rd February, the 9th Screen Nation Film & Television Awards celebrated diversity in the film and television industry with stars from across the globe. The Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel opened its doors to sports stars, actors and musicians to award the best of black screen talent across a host of categories.

The awards founded by Charles Thompson MBE are in their 9th year running and are well respected by the industry and community but it was BEFFTA Awards founder and talk show queen and media mogul Pauline Long's designer hat worth £4000 that upped the fashion stakes captivating both guests and onlookers on the red carpet.

Pauline wore a floor length red  backless evening gown and had her Afro hair in an elegant up do that was accentuated with the effortlessly chic hot pink and white pattern hat by London based celebrity designer, Louise Mariette.

Hair by Verona White  

Hair by Verona White

Verona White in background ensures that Pauline's hat is in place

In the groove! Pauline Long and the African Talking Drum group

Pauline Long and Regina Jere (Editor New African Woman)

Flashing her megawatt smile Pauline Long posed with DJ Abass

 

Louis’ myriad of couture creations have been worn by an eclectic clientele and glamorous celebrities such as Jerry Hall, Alek Wek, Jodie Kidd, Isabell Kristensen, Sophie Dahl, Joan Collins, Dannii Minogue, Lady Gaga, Paris Hilton and Kate Moss. His designs are gracing the pages of fashion shoots, adorning the windows of Harrods and Swarovski, exhibiting at the New York public library, decorating the models on Ken Livingstone’s Indian mayoral trip, and making appearances at countless high society events. He has also collaborated with designers such as Manish Arora, Qasimi and Nichole de Carle.

The ceremony was hosted by top comedian Ali Baba aka the Godfather of Nigerian comedy and Caroline Chikezie, the gorgeous Hollywood based actress and newest star of the iconic 24 series starring Kiefer Sutherland.

Pauline was on double duty mingling with the stars and also presented Nigerian actor Alex Ekubo with an award for Favourite Male Emerging Screen Talent. Other presenters included Ed Vaizey MP, UK Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries; Gbenga Akinnagbe, enigmatic star of the critically acclaimed The Wire and currently starring in the new series of 24; Alexander Amosu, publisher of OK! Nigeria, Amanda Foster, the sensational actress and award winning stuntwoman and double for Halle Berry, Christine Ohuruogu, the two time reigning 400m World Champion and one of the hardest working DJ’s on radio DJ Abrantee of Capital XTRA.

Checkout more pictures from the event!

Full List of Winners

Honorary & Major Awards
1)     Classic Movie - Do The Right Thing
2)     Classic TV (Intl.) - The Cosby Show
3)     Classic TV (UK) - Desmond’s
4)     The Edric Connor Inspiration - Felix Dexter (Posthumous)
5)     Outstanding Contribution to African Arts - Governer Godswill Akapbio
6)     Outstanding Contribution - Bill Duke

 
Achievement Awards

1)     Diversity in Factual Production: First Amongst Equals: The Laurie Cunningham Story - ITV1    
2)     Diversity in Drama Production: Run - C4       
3)     Independent Spirit Film Production: Gone Too Far - Destiny Ekaragha      
4)     Favourite Black Channel: ABN TV          
5)     Favourite International Movie (made by or starring British talent): 12 Years a Slave        

People’s Choice African International Screen Awards

1)     Favourite Nigerian (New Nollywood) Film (Released in Nigeria and/or premiered in UK/Online): Flower Girl           
2)     Favourite Female African Intl. Rising Screen Talent: Lupita Nyong’o (USA/Kenya) - 12 Years A Slave, Shuga    
3)     Favourite Male African Intl. Rising Screen Talen: Alex Ekubo (Nigeria)        
4)     Best African Film: Half of A Yellow Sun - Biyi Bandele, Nigeria/UK    
5)     Rising Talent: Javone Prince - PhoneShop, Plebs, Quick Cuts     
6)     Young Shooting Star (16-25): Adelayo Adedayo - Some Girls, Gone Too Far     
7)     Favourite Female TV Star: Chizzy Akudolu - Holby City      
8)     Favourite Male TV Star: Jimmy Akingbola – Holby        
9)     Female Performance in Film: Naomie Harris - Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Skyfall   
10) Male Performance in Film: Chiwetel Ejiofor - 12 Years a Slave    
11) Female Performance in TV: Sharon Duncan Brewster - Top Boy, The Bible, The
12) Male Performance in TV: Idris Elba – Luther                 
                
The show's highlights will be broadcast on Sunday 2nd March 2014 on Vox Africa Sky218 with repeats on DStv 191 & GOtv 16

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