The African Entertainment Awards USA (AEAUSA) team is coming to Trinidad and Tobago.
AEAUSA president Dominic Tamin will lead the culture promotion group on a tour of the island to interact directly with up-and-coming musical talents. The week-long exchange will culminate at Ignite the Stage, a gala red-carpet event, on August 25, at TZAR nightclub, Carlos Street, Woodbrook, Port of Spain.
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Tamin will unveil the nominees from TT for this year’s AEAUSA awards at the gala, a media release said. The 2023 edition of the global awards show is set for November 11, at Symphony Hall, Newark, New Jersey, USA,
The AEAUSA head said he is looking forward to being on the ground and engaging openly with local artistes.
“The entire team is excited about getting to TT. We see TT as the hub for the Caribbean diaspora for the AEAUSA show.
"We want the arts and entertainment fraternity on the islands to know about us and the work we are doing to shine a light on African culture around the world. They can become an active part of the movement and gain global recognition through our extensive networks.
"Last year we had our first ever awardee from TT, KG (Khalif Greaves) win the Best Upcoming Artist award,” Tamin said in the release.
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AEAUSA presented KG with the 2020 Best Upcoming Artist Award – now renamed Rising Star Award – in June, after the 2021 edition of the award show was staged virtually here in TT, owing to the covid19 pandemic.
AEAUSA ambassador for the Caribbean ii-Kaya Ises made the presentation to singer/music producer KG, along with a certificate of recognition from US Congress member Donald M Payne, in front od a group of his music peers at his Reality Entertainment studio, Charles Street, Arima.
Trinibad/reggae act Jahllano (Llano Grant) – in the Best Male Artist category – and dancer Melinda Etienne – in the best dance category – were the other nominations from TT for the 2020 edition of the awards show.
“As a born Trini it was an immense pleasure for me to not only represent AEAUSA on home turf, but also to present such a prestigious award to a fellow national. I look forward to educating more creatives on these islands about AEAUSA so everyone can have a fair chance in their respective categories,” said Ises, who is also a professional model.
Tamin said there will be an after-party celebration following his announcement of local nominees at the gala. TT acts Isasha, King David, Black Loyalty, KG, Mello, Kid Volt, Rassii, 2020 Young Kings winner Banjela and Tobagonian Anomaly and others are set to appear.
There will be awards for the best dressed male and female in African wear.
“We are inviting artistes, songwriters, musicians, dancers, videographers and fans alike to come o
