THE GALA & AWARDS SHOW
The BAAADU GALA & Awards Show
New Black Wall Street - Pink Lion Jazz Club
8PM - 12AM
New Black Wall Street - Pink Lion Jazz Club
8PM - 12AM
PRAY with us at the BAAADU Ministry
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The BAAADU Ministry
New Black Wall Street Market - NBWSM Conference Room 5:00pm-7:00pm |
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The BAAADU Ministry is an exciting and extremely important part of BAAADU Festival Inc. BAAADU is a movement driven by faith and strong spiritual footing. We travel throughout the world making collaborations in business and entertainment, but what better gift than to extend our reach into communities of many nations and bring prayer and teachings of the Word to the people. Part of this event is prayer and preaching, the very foundation of the African American household.
ARSENE NGOUELE
BLACKCHEUGAH
LOUIS PRICE
Let's Rock Santa Monica
Music has long been an integral part of the human existence. It has allowed us to bond socially. It can soothe a child’s cry or energize a crowd. Music more than ever crosses racial, economic and social barriers. Musical genres continue to expand and change and is as vast as the imagination.
The BAADU Festival invites you to submit your music selections and be part of this exciting event and introduce your talent to others. Santa Monica is ready to rock to the rhythmic sounds of Afro-beat music to the French rock le musique de francophone.
The BAAADU Festival will provide a platform for songwriters, singers, and composers to present their best work for juried selection through our submission process.
This is an opportunity for the artist to increase communication and business contacts, and publicly showcase their talent if they choose to perform at the festival. Opportunities to perform on stage are limited, sign up today!
Click on “Music Submissions” and choose your path!
The BAADU Festival invites you to submit your music selections and be part of this exciting event and introduce your talent to others. Santa Monica is ready to rock to the rhythmic sounds of Afro-beat music to the French rock le musique de francophone.
The BAAADU Festival will provide a platform for songwriters, singers, and composers to present their best work for juried selection through our submission process.
This is an opportunity for the artist to increase communication and business contacts, and publicly showcase their talent if they choose to perform at the festival. Opportunities to perform on stage are limited, sign up today!
Click on “Music Submissions” and choose your path!
Born in the state of Michigan. Andreana Delayna. Singer, actress, writer and director. Andreana is an 11-time title beauty pageant holder undefeated. Winning her first at the tender age of 3 1/2. Andreana went on to act in stage plays. and movies.
She has been awarded several congressional awards for supporting the make a wish Foundation then forming The Andreana Beard foundation which supports children and families during the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays. At age 8, “Andreana’s Delayna, began to show her true love for music as a singer/songwriter recording her first two songs Hello Kitty PJ’s and Young Tyra Banks. But She also had a love for writing at the age of 9 she wrote and put on her first stage play Christmas love.. By the time she was 14 years old she felt a deep need to help the youth with that she wrote #Listen which is a stage play that Bring awareness to the silent cries of children, teens and young adults Suicide and Bullying. With the help of her mom, she put it on the road for a 17-city tour. Then came pandemic. Andreana used her down time to focus on her writing and music. May 4th, 2023, Andreana will be putting #Listen back on the stage at the Saban theater in Beverly Hills California. Andreana Delayna has also been working diligently, perfecting her craft, branding herself through the writer/ director platform. Andreana Delayna has consistently work on her artistry, which prepared her to drop her newly released EP “Emotions “. from the foundation of Michigan to the arms of California, Andreana has a sound that blends together that brings something different but beautiful That keeps her listeners engaged and wondering what’s next.
All social media platforms- Andreana Delayna
She has been awarded several congressional awards for supporting the make a wish Foundation then forming The Andreana Beard foundation which supports children and families during the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays. At age 8, “Andreana’s Delayna, began to show her true love for music as a singer/songwriter recording her first two songs Hello Kitty PJ’s and Young Tyra Banks. But She also had a love for writing at the age of 9 she wrote and put on her first stage play Christmas love.. By the time she was 14 years old she felt a deep need to help the youth with that she wrote #Listen which is a stage play that Bring awareness to the silent cries of children, teens and young adults Suicide and Bullying. With the help of her mom, she put it on the road for a 17-city tour. Then came pandemic. Andreana used her down time to focus on her writing and music. May 4th, 2023, Andreana will be putting #Listen back on the stage at the Saban theater in Beverly Hills California. Andreana Delayna has also been working diligently, perfecting her craft, branding herself through the writer/ director platform. Andreana Delayna has consistently work on her artistry, which prepared her to drop her newly released EP “Emotions “. from the foundation of Michigan to the arms of California, Andreana has a sound that blends together that brings something different but beautiful That keeps her listeners engaged and wondering what’s next.
All social media platforms- Andreana Delayna
Meet Jasmine Bates of Jae Mikelle
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Jae Mikelle is a Luxury Brand specializing in quality, high end garments, catering to women, men, and children of all different walks of life. Jae Mikelle was born in 2014 in Los Angeles California. Birthed by head Designers, and husband and wife team Jazzmin and Tre' Bates. Their brand is not limited to one culture or one style of Fashion. This Luxury Brand was established to appeal to their clients by expressing their unique vision for fashion while also incorporating the creativity and uniqueness in each of their clients.
The Sky is not the limit, it is only the view for these new fresh looks in the world of Luxury garments. Staying ahead of Fashion and continuing to make a statement. They strive to make their clients feel comfortable and content in their own unique self through fashion. |
Stormy Banks of Stormy Weather Designs
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StormyWeather Designs is designing imaginative, eclectic, original apparel that fits and inspires you…
Stormy has worked in the fashion industry for 50+ years as both a fashion designer & fashion design educator. She has gained critical experience in working with quality fabrics, apparel originality, color, and foresight. As a seasoned designer, Stormy is passionate about the advancement of others and the ability to provide opportunity. Stormy specializes in broad reach of apparel ranging from evening wear to out-of-box eclectic style wear called...STEAMPUNK. |
Oluwatosin “TOSIN” Junaid of House of NAIDS
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NAID'S is a Luxury Brand known for their conversation starting suits and trench coats that celebrate African patterns and textiles through a contemporary lens to create a world of sartorial designs rooted in culture.
Founder Oluwatosin “TOSIN” Junaid, born in Nigeria and based in Los Angeles is known for his fashion forward style bringing colors and patterns from his cultural roots center stage. His designs have been seen on several celebrities including actors, professional athletes, recording artists, chefs, comedians, etc. NAID’S has also been featured 6X on Vogue, and in other international publications like: WWD, Moevir Paris, Gmaro and Fienfh Magazines to mention a few. In Oct of 2021 he made history as the first African designer to show on the official LA Fashion Week stage at the Peterson Museum featuring models of all ethnicities and sizes as he continues to be an advocate for diversity & inclusivity in the fashion industry. He’s known for the pride he has in his culture and for being a unifier and culture connoisseur. That ideal is the foundation of his vision for NAID’S: turning the global fashion compass to Africa, which he believes is the birthplace of fashion. His mission is to celebrate patterns and textiles in a way that unifies all cultures and shines light on our similarities rather than our differences. |
Gustavo Apiti, BAAADU Fashion Director
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Gustavo Apiti Couture is a fashion brand pinned to the principles of couture and culture, incorporating the freedom of custom design and the delicacy of unique diversity into tailored garments and the fluid silhouettes.
Gustave’s has been working with U.S.A celebrities and political leader. Cj Mccollum (NBA Blazers) | Evan Turner (NBA Blazers) | Rob Schneider (Movie Star) | Jay Inslee (Washington State’s Governor) My African heritage and cultural values come out as bold colors, beautiful patterns, and classic tailoring. Utilizing fine fabrics and advanced couture techniques, there lies inspiration for my aesthetics with each garment I construct. Come experience what it takes to be the leading man in today’s fast-evolving society.” – Gustavo Apiti. |
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Meet Arsene NGOUELE
Born on August 10 in Congo-Brazzaville in the city
ocean (Pointe-Noire). He was born into a Christian family,
eldest of a family of 6 children. He is from the fifth
generation of a family of griots and musicians. Each
evening before going to bed, the family met around a
table for family worship showing hymns of
praise to God. These cults allowed to awaken the talent of the
singer who slept in him, and they opened the doors of
the Sunday school of the Minu annex of the Parish
Gospel of Tié-Tié in 1984, which propelled him beyond
front of the stage thanks to the mastery of singing, his voice
melancholy and his vocal suavity.
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Meet Mz. Mennah
Song title: Gbomoh Release date: Country: Liberia Category: Afro-Beats A captivating singer/songwriter, Mz Menneh is a passionate, soulful, Liberian Traditional Female Artist who takes listeners on a journey through a musical world where freedom and joy balance sorrow and injustice. Her lyrics, reflective of her African roots, embrace the essence of traditional and cultural life in Liberia and the African perspective. |
Meet Victory Boyd
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"There is a rich legacy of music that originates from both the trials and triumphs of the African-American experience, a legacy that flows like a river through generations and waters the world with songs of hope for the present times and for the future".
This is how Victory Boyd, a 27-year-old soul and folk artist who hails originally from Detroit Michigan, describes not only the sound that she carries but also the responsibility of what she carries as an artist, entrepreneur, and advocate. After being personally signed by Jay-Z in 2016, Victory released her debut EP entitled "It's a New Dawn" featuring her soul stirring rendition of Nina Simone's classic "Feeling Good," among other songs including original songs "Believe In Love," "Lessons From My Father," and "Cheap Love." The entire project was released globally and premiered in over 8,000 Starbucks locations worldwide for over a year and positioned Victory to be highly anticipated in 2018 when her debut album and "The Broken Instrument" was released. Victory's talent as a singer-songwriter and performer quickly became popular in the music industry as she continued to demonstrate rare capabilities of captivating audiences with her classic sultry voice, thought-provoking lyrics, and unconventional guitar skills. Victory established a reputation in elite circles of influence having performed private concerts for Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, Mellody Hobson from Ariel investments and her husband George Lucas the creator of Star Wars, Robert Smith venture capitalist, Mike Novogratz, Tyler Perry, Kanye West, and many, many others. |
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Meet KJLH's Radio Personality Kevin Nash
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As an on-air personality Kevin Nash has created an extraordinary presence on the radio scene and has generated a loyal following throughout California and abroad. With an authentic heart for music this class act has worked just about all genres of music to include Gospel, Light Rock, Jazz, Oldies and Urban Contemporary. To add to his credit, he is an accomplished voice over artist who paints the picture with words. He is the voice of B.E.T. from BET Awards to Celebration of Gospel, as well as AOL Radio, ABC Sports Halftime Show, Movie Trailers, and Radio Imaging. Kevin has worked with some of the best in the industry. Kevin was nominated R&R Personality of the Year and won Radio Personality of the Year (Urban Radio Network), NAACP Men of Valor Award, Gospel Announcer of the Year Award, and A.M.E. Theology in The Neighborhood Award. Currently, he’s doing the most at Stevie Wonder’s KJLH 102.3 FM, The Kevin Nash Show M-F 8p-12a. Kevin is truly an urban musical pioneer by his own right. Despite his love for music, his focus has been on a different medium. Having 30 years of industry experience in broadcasting, Kevin’s radio career has definitely been the cornerstone to his success, but music has always been a sideline. Musical skills are no secret to Kevin. He is an accomplished vocalist, songwriter and producer.
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Meet Louis Price, former Lead Singer of The Temptations and The Drifters
Called “a performer’s performer” because he can entertain the entertainers, Louis Price, former lead singer for "The Temptations" and "The Drifters" is a Chicago native, who has been entertaining audiences all over the world. Whether he is singing Pop, R&B, gospel, standards or his originals, his showmanship and improvisational song stylings delight you.
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Currently amusing audiences in the musical podcast Melon’s House Party playing Old Tom, LOUIS has firmly stepped into the streaming world.
LOUIS most recent music releases are the gripping song “What Do You Think of That” and the reimagined Prince classic “When Doves Cry”, is streaming on all platforms.” Whether with Beyoncé. Mary J Blidge, or John Legend and Common on the Oscars and Grammys, LOUIS adds flavor to any vocal mix. LOUIS was blessed to sing on hit albums by Justin Timberlake, Katie Perry , Michael Bublé, Celine Dion, Carol King, and Elton John. His vocal arrangement of Carol of The Bells is included on the Carole King holiday CD. He was also vocal consultant on 2 Seal albums. His self-titled solo album on Motown Records, “Louis Price,” contains songs that warm your heart as well as get you moving on the dance floor. In addition, Louis under the L Price ReCORDS label produced an acclaimed gospel album “Thank You Lord” by gospel great Vernon Oliver Price, who is often compared to Mahalia Jackson. He added his vocals to the movies “Bad Boys For Life,” “Superfly,” “Uncle Drew,” “Hidden Figures,” “Rio,” The Lego Movie," and “The Lorax." His voice is featured in "Happy Feet” I & II singing “Papa Oom Maw, Maw,” and singing the title for “Jackie’s Back.” Other films include “The Lion King”, “Big Mama’s House”, “Price of Egypt,” The Princess and The Frog,” “Phone Booth,” and “A Bug’s Life. LOUIS sang “Gloria” and “The Chase” in the pulp classic “White Men Can’t Jump” where he also honed his acting abilities as basketballer, “King Eddie Faroo. |
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Dani B. JAIA, Festival Host
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The talented Dani B JAIA wears many hats as she is a Minister, Prophetic Psalmist, Worship Leader, Singer, Songwriter, Show Host, Actress, Momager, Motivational Speaker and Entrepreneur.
With her beautiful, strong and harmonic voice she has sang at many events such as festivals, governor balls and of course churches, where she leads in worship. Dani B is also a member of the iconic group Kylmaxx and can be seen nationwide as they tour all over the states. When Dani is not on stage singing you can find her going live on her self produced talk show Heart of Worship, which she is also the host of. Dani B uses this platform to motivate and lift others, with her testimonies as well as wisdom from her Christian faith. Who knows how Dani finds the time, but she always does as she is also the co-founder and Ceo of Faith House Productions that was founded by her and her late husband Gerard Burton. At Faith House Productions Studio, you can find a wonderful, vintage, and spacious stage ready for podcast production, events, and shows. Dani B runs this studio to help those have a place to express their talents and art while having it be very professional and qualified for all platforms. Dani B's gifts have taken her nationwide and worldwide, and she is not done yet! She just finished producing and acting in the hit play Still Standing. She also is pushing her gospel album, “Just As I Am” under her artist name Dani B Jaia, which can be found on all streaming platforms. Her music has been a success overseas and has been reviewed very well in the UK for its electrifying sound that you just can’t get enough of. |
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Patsha Bay, Festival Host
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He was selected by director, Djo Tunda Wa Munga to play the physically-demanding role of a small-time Congolese gangster, Riva, despite Mukuna having no screen acting experience. The film opens with Riva returning home to Kinshasa, the capital of Congo, after a decade away — rolling in with a truckload of hijacked gasoline that’s worth a fortune, since Kinshasa is out of fuel — but closely pursued by his old Angolan gang that he stole the gas from. A few weeks after Viva Riva! Release, it dominated the 7th Annual African Movie Academy Awards in Nigeria — winning Best Picture. The movie also received the first MTV movie award as best foreign movie. After his role in viva Riva, he worked with many Hollywood actors such as Tommy Lister (Friday,5th Element, Dark Knight) and Malik Yoba (New York Undercover, Cop Land, Empire) in independent movies. He is currently working on his own movie projects Marco and Bella by taking the role of both director and leading actor. Watch for him to shock the movie industry as he’s being called “The One” by his fans worldwide.
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Rev. Kirkpatrick Tyler, Senior Pastor
Rev. Kirkpatrick Tyler is the Senior Pastor of Parks Chapel AME Church San Fernando Valley. Along with his service as a pastor, Rev. Kp has provided faith based leadership, youth empowerment and team building training and development for various community and faith based organizations. Professionally Pastor Tyler has a 15 year history in community organizing and organizational development and in 2014 launched his company The Fig Tree Development Group.
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Pastor Tyler serves as the Chief of Government and Community Affairs for Urban Alchemy, one of the largest employers of formerly Incarcerated and Long Term Offenders in the Country and the former Director of Skid Row Strategy for Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. An activist in heart and in action Pastor Kp uses the ministry of Jesus Christ as His Guide for Activism.
Pastor Tyler is the Grandson of Bishop Carolyn Tyler Guidry(Ret.) the Nephew/ Godson of Rev. Timothy E. Tyler pastor of Shorter Community AME Church in Denver CO. He is an Alum. of Morris Brown College in Atlanta Ga. with his Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational Management, he is a National Urban Fellow Alumni with a Masters of Public Administration from the City University of New York Bernard M. Baruch School of Public Affairs and pursuing his Master of Divinity at Azusa Pacific University.
Pastor Tyler stands on the Promise of Job 36:11 and has committed to a life of Obedience and Service, he has a deep Love for his family Gods People and God's word! |
Steven Houston, SUDCCII
Impact Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
1680 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena CA 91103 626-798-0883x308 https://www.facebook.com/steven.p.houston/ |
I first served in the US Army for 11yrs. For the last twenty-three years, I have been working as a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, at Impact Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center. I have extensive experience, providing direct services to individuals living with Substance Use, HIV, Homelessness and various Mental Health/ Co-Occurring Disorders.
I am currently working in the capacity of The Family Services Coordinator, working with both Addicts and their families, in a residential treatment setting, providing education and counselling services with a focus of helping the families learn how to navigate into healthy boundaries while dealing with a family afflicted with addiction and related behaviors 
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Guest Speakers & Motivational panelists
A multi-faceted woman of purpose, Transformation Coach, Browniesha Blackman has carved her own lane of success built on her personal battles with grief and self-worth with the help of her spiritual gifts. As the CEO/Founder of TransformUrLyfe Coaching & Consulting LLC, Browniesha creates digital and seminar spaces for transformative recognition, healing, and empowerment. She is the founder of the “Break Free'' Healing Experience Workshop which encourages people to push past their challenges and break free of barriers holding them back. The overwhelming response and testimonies of participants led to expansion of the workshop to be held to a wider audience in multiple cities. Browniesha’s ability to curate inspiring and transformational events is propelled by her incredible transparency. She even began an “Unmasked" Series where she invited her audience into her personal healing journey.
Browniesha’s intellectual aspirations culminated in multiple degreed certifications in social and behavioral sciences, ministry, event planning, and life coaching. Her scholarly accomplishments empowered Browniesha to pursue many entrepreneurial endeavors including B.M.B Ministries (formerly known as FreeUrHeart Ministries), “Meet with B '' an individualized coaching program, Bold & BeYou-tiful apparel, Free Talk international radio show, and the FreeHer Mentorship Program.
Browniesha’s intellectual aspirations culminated in multiple degreed certifications in social and behavioral sciences, ministry, event planning, and life coaching. Her scholarly accomplishments empowered Browniesha to pursue many entrepreneurial endeavors including B.M.B Ministries (formerly known as FreeUrHeart Ministries), “Meet with B '' an individualized coaching program, Bold & BeYou-tiful apparel, Free Talk international radio show, and the FreeHer Mentorship Program.
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