UK Based Categories (Group 1-3)

GROUP 1

Business Woman of the Year (must have owned business for over 2 years)

Career Woman of the Year

Event Organiser of the Year

Community Leader of the Year

GROUP 2

Inspirational Woman of the Year

Motivational Speaker of the Year

Outstanding Mother of the Year

Role Model of the year

GROUP 3

Young Achiever of the Year (18-25)

Make-up Artist of the Year

Fashion Designer of the Year

Humanitarian of the Year

International Categories

International African Woman

International Humanitarian

International Business Woman

Submissions for nominations for the ‘Women4Africa Awards UK 2016’ event can be sent now!

PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO COST TO ENTER THESE AWARDS.

All nominations will be treated in confidence and only viewed by the selection panel and category sponsors.

Eligibility
A woman is eligible to enter the ‘ Women4Africa Awards UK’ 2016 if;
• She is resident in the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man and has been so for a period of 12 months before the date of application. (This does not apply to those in the ‘International Category’)
• If she was born on the continent of Africa; or if she is born into an ethnic group or had at least two parents born into an ethnic group or groups, of African origin.
• Please note all nominees must be older than 18 on December 31, 2016.

If you would like to nominate yourself or someone you know that falls into any of the listed categories (see categories link) please check that you or the person is eligible then send to an email to info@women4africa.com including the following:

• A normal size clear Jpeg (jpg) photo of the nominee (no tiny photos please)
• A brief profile in no more than 100 words as to why the nominee fits the chosen category.
• A referee (someone who can verify the nominee) name and contact details.
• Please state which African country the nominee is from.
• Please include a contact email for the nominee.

In addition, please include in your email subject the words ‘Nomination’ followed by the category you wish to nominate them for e.g. Nomination:  Career Woman of the Year

All selected nominees will be informed once the nomination selections have taken place and will then be entered onto the site for public viewing and judging panel to make final decision to which the winners will be announced on the day of the event.

R.I.C, released his first album in 2007 Titled ” VICHEKO JELA BARIDI” ( Swahili for Laughter in the Prison Remands) and that was followed by a Mixtape in 2008 ” MWANAKETREKETA VOL1″ (Which is Swahili for Activism), and Another in 2009 ” MWANAKEREKETA VOL2″.

He was diagnosed with having the H.I.V virus some years back and after undergoing a period of devastation and denial, he was able to pull himself up and formed the Slums Lead Self Help Group, a collective of artist and musicians living with H.I.V and those directly affected by the virus.

He is currently working on his second Album titled “The Voice of H.I.V” set to be released in 2016. This brother is very determined to make his statement. Rhymes Intellectual Chief Has A Reason For Being Here, Now In This World- He tries to address the real issues affecting Africans as well as any human being situations and having fun, love and comics.

Besides music he has been working tirelessly with the government of Kenya through the National Aids Control Council -(NACC) as well as with partners such as the AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION – Kenya in training workshops for artists and musicians in Kenya so that they can join the fight against H.I.V by becoming anti-stigma education ambassadors.

His Single titled “HOI” was an instant hit with the urban ghetto youth in the inner cities. Socially conscious lyrics took the radio and streets by storm.”

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FOCUS on Disability Foundation RECENTLY ORGANISED AN AMAZING FUNDRAISING AND APPRECIATION INITIATIVE IN SOUTH LONDON.

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I was humbled and honoured to receive recognition in appreciation towards supporting this charity.
A BIG THANK YOU TO MR Abiodun Enilari Paseda THE CEO OF THE CHARITY AND TO SIR ALHAJ DR Ibrahim Asante – THE GLOBAL AMBASSADOR for the honour,
May the good Lord continue to open new doors and create moments that unfold into great blessings and manifestations. KEEP SHINING, LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL
A BIG THANK YOU TO MR Komolafe Omotunde – An enterprising community ambassador for Africans in Hungary and Africans in Central Europe for representing me on the day – MAY YOU CONTINUE TO SHINE GRACEFULLY

Rose-Margaret Ekeng-Itua is an innovative Engineering Professor based in the Silicon Valley Area in California, USA with over 10 years of experience in Higher Education globally. Before moving to the USA she was the Chair of Engineering and Senior Lecturer at the University of West London, London, UK .She graduated from the Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria with a B.Eng. (Hons) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering majoring in Telecommunications. She gained an MSc. in Mobile and Satellite Communication from the University of Surrey, Guildford, UK and her Doctorate in Cybernetic Intelligence for Mobile Devices at the University of Reading, UK .

She has been internationally recognized by UNESCO, BBC, the IEEE for her contributions towards youth empowerment and campaigning for equity for African Americans and Females in STEM education and Career.

She has research interests in the Internet of Things, Wireless Sensor Networks, Sustainable Energy and Appropriate Technologies for Emerging Economies and bridging gender and race divides in STEM education and careers. Rose-Margaret has implemented various initiatives to encourage social entrepreneurship amongst African Youths and to encourage African girls to pursue STEM education/careers.

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Judith Wambura Mbibo has been often described and considered by many fans from East Africa as the most influential artist in East Africa, she has also lived up to the hard earned legacy to be the most adored female artist in Tanzania and the most inspirational artist in East Africa.

This unique creative icon goes by the stage name “Lady JayDee” and continues to set the pace not only as a refreshing musical icon but also as a profound community ambassador.

She has won numerous awards and continues to dominate and create new dimensions to RNB, Zouk, Kwaito

East African music lovers in London are in for a big musical treat on Saturday the 5th of December as Lady Jaydee will be performing live at The Oasis Banqueting Suite, 6-8 Thames Road, Barking, East London IG11 0HZ from 8.30pm

This is an Event you cannot afford to miss

BOOKING HOTLINE – 07939 315449     07958 127958

Also watch out for am amazing fashion show by “ALL THINGS AFRICAN ”