Amplify Africa X The Africa Channel’s Africon Conference Reached New Heights With Groundbreaking Virtual Experience, Featuring The Third Annual Afro Ball Gala
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Through a partnership with cable and streaming channel The Africa Channel, AFRICON 2021 was this year’s into an all-new virtual destination, The three-day conference proved to be an unforgettable experience that included compelling panel discussions and Amplify Africa’s highly anticipated AFRO BALL gala, a fashion-conscious, philanthropic event that celebrates individuals who are amplifying Africa and the diaspora by excelling in their respective professional and creative fields. For the past three years, Amplify Africa candidates who exhibited distinction in business, entertainment, fashion and healthcare, to name a few This year’s multi-platform event was held Friday, May 21st through Sunday, May 23rd and was hosted by René Daniella and Etienne Maurice. The AFRO BALL gala streamed live on Amplify Africa’s YouTube channel.
For more information, visit www.amplifyafrica.org/AFRICON.
The 2021 Afro Ball honorees included Benny Bonsu (Director, Daily Content Olympic Channel); Claude Kameni (Founder, LavieCK); Crystal Evuleocha (Founder and CEO, Kiira Health; Eche Emole (CEO, Afropolitan Group); Ethiopia Habtemariam (Chairman and CEO, Motown Records); Everette Taylor (Chief Marketing Officer, Artsy), Fisayo Longe (Founder, Kai Collective), Henri Pierre-Jacque (Managing Partner, Harlem Capital); Israel Adesanya (Ultimate Fighting Championship Middleweight Champion); Jessica Nabongo (Founder, The Catch); Kudzi Chikumbu (Director, Creator Community at Tik Tok); Massah David and Miatta Johnson (Director and Founders, MVD Inc); May Odiakosa (Founder, Star Beer USA); Opal Tometi (Co-Founder, Black Lives Matter; Founder, Diaspora Rising); Sharon Chuter (Founder and CEO, Uoma Beauty); Tunde Balogun (Co-Founder and President, Love Renaissance (LVRN)); and Yodit Tewolde (Attorney).
Showing its connection and appreciation to Africa and the diaspora, Afro Ball featured music performances by Nigerian singer and songwriter, Tekno, and Grammy-winning artist, Mannywellz. DJ Fully Focus paid tribute to Afrobeats that has helped bridge the gap between Africa and the diaspora and push culture forward.