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THE CREATORS
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Soleil Diva
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Kim Teems
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Kirin Naulls

The Directors

Trisha Mann-Grant, Production Director of Film/TV/Theater
About Trisha

Chicagoan, and Award-winning actress and author Trisha Mann-Grant, attended Roosevelt University for Music Education with a scholarship in Voice Performance. This former Miss Black Chicago is a writer, motivational speaker and was a print model in Ebony and Jet magazines for Raveen and Fashion Fair for a span of ten years. She was also seen on billboards, commercials and toured with Luster Hair products. Her theater credits include: The Great Women of Color, in which Drama-logue said, “Trisha’s performance was anger-personified”. The Visit, An Evening of Shakespeare with Charles Dutton, Jeffery’s Plan with Kellita Smith, Howard Hewett’s, Say Amen, Souled Out and she shared the stage with Stephanie Mills, Malik Yoba and the late, Tommy Ford in her first National tour of David E. Talbert’s His Woman His Wife.  ​Trisha created and Hosts MANN TALK. She writes screenplays and released her work of poetry entitled Introducing The PoeTrish. Trisha has hosted L.A. Webfests 2011-2013, Jon Gheri and Franzine Beauty Fashion Shows, Help Me Help You, BAFOL and others. Trisha is the author of AMAZING TESTIMONIES found on Amazon.com. 
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Dani B. JAIA, Stage Production Director
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About Dani B.
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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. 
Emmy Award Winner Gustavo Apiti, Fashion Director
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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.​
About Gustavo

Born and raised in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Gustavo discovered his love for the fashion industry at the young age of six, where he styled and created clothes for his sister’s dolls. His mother and sister who worked in the industry as a devoted fashion designer and taught Gustavo how to sew at the age of eight and this heavily influenced him.


Since then, Gustavo has pursued his dream as an international and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Fashion Apparel & Design from the Tshwane University of Technology. Gustavo worked for top fashion houses from South Africa and gained enough experience to start his own fashion line and when the opportunity was given to him to start his fashion line, he did not hesitate and started his own couture brand called GUSTAVO APITI COUTURE. In 2013, Gustavo immigrated to the states and began working for Luly Yang Couture and Nordstrom in Seattle, Washington. At the end of 2014, he began working on his U.S. debut as an independent designer. In july 2016 Gustavo official launched his couture line at the Sheraton hotel in the U.S.A and showcased his beautiful collection at different runway show around the states like NY fashion week, fashionxt week, seattle fashion week, car and couture show etc… Gustavo’s has been working with U.S.A celebrities and political leaders.
Public Relations Directors
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Flodene Dellaud,
Director of Public Relations & Strategic Alliance International
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With a bachelor's degree in Film and Television, Flodene Dellaud became the founder and CEO of Taliane Entertainment in 2004, a Media and Film production and distribution company based in Las Vegas, NV.

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Kimi Rhochelle Porter,
Director of Public Relations & Strategic Alliance USA 
KRPR Media (KimiRhochelle PR Event & Entertainment Firm) has become one of THE SOUGHT-AFTER Entertainment Firms for: Red Carpet events, Event Management, Concert/Festival Productions, Internet Advertisement, Social Network Integration and more. 
Florence Brown Basden, Global Beauty Director
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​About Florence

Creative, versatile and passionate about her craft, Florence has been able to establish herself as a successful hair stylist that has worked in film, television and staged events over 20 years. After graduating with her bachelor's degree in marketing from Kansas State University and going into corporate she never stepped fully away from her true calling but decided to apply her knowledge to her own brand and built a group of talented hairstylist and makeup artist to beautify the world one city at a time!

​The Pretty Committee LA is just the start of a Global relationship she is going to build of the world's best beauty enhancers.

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  • 2022 BAAADU Experience
  • Village Coeur D'Amour
  • Home
  • Upcoming Artist
  • Submissions
  • Music Performances
  • Diplomats
  • The BAAADU Team
  • Artist Spotlight
  • Merchandise
  • Hospitality
  • Opportunities
  • Sponsors
  • BAAADU News & Education