By ARTHUR ABRAHAM; EXECUTIVE EDITOR
Torrance CA, Sept 1, 2012- It was a gathering of the cream of the African community in the Greater Los Angeles area and beyond at the Holiday inn.
Torrance CA as LIFE and TIMES Magazine celebrated its second anniversary with its annual Fiesta which featured awards, musical entertainment and a fashion show. The show was hosted by stand up comedian Chinedu Unaka and media personality/inspirational writer Queen Kay
Award recipients included;
1-Mayor Jim Dear a close friend of the African community in Southern Ca who received a Community Service award,
2- Dr. Julius Kpaduwa renowned Obstetrician & Gynecologist.who received the Professional Excellence award,
3- Ms. Helen Bako , President of an NGO, The Nigerian Women Against Violence (NWAV)
who received a Community Service award for her work to end Violence against Women and Children in Northern Nigeria,
4-Adaozo Grace Nonyelum Agude, who received the Entrepreneurial award for establishing and nurturing Grace Home Health agency into a major Home Health Care Agency in Riverside CA and her work with Umuada Ndi Igbo and Succor Foundation
5- Lady Barbara Amadi who received the Emerging Leadership award for her leadership role in the community through Whitehouse entertainment and
6- Mr. Chijioke Nze who received the Youth Excellence Award for his academic achievements in genetic research and getting admitted into the Harvard medical School in the fall of 2012.
Following is a photo book of this great event:
Guests were also treated to a classy display of top Nigerian fashion by the following fashion houses; Design A Diva (female fashion), Tribal marks (male fashion), Menogu Designs (male and female fashion and accessories), Esi’s Designs by Ada Ejikeme (Female accessories). The unique thing about the fashion display was that most of the fabrics were African- Ankara, Kente etc
Patrons were also entertained by renowned saxophonist, Seyi Alesh, Rave of the moment- Vocalist/Pianist Tomi Akinbode, Comedian- Yvonne Orji.
Guest who were treated to a sumptous dinner and fine wine.. also had the opportunity to savour art by foremost Nigerian painter, Princess Ify Obienu and book displays by Queen Kay (The Reconstruction of Queen Kay) and Nkem DenChukwu ( Tribal Echoes).
It was such a great show put together by the LIFE and TIMES team led by Event hostess/Planner Mrs. Amaka Ada Akudinobi who promised the very satisfied guests of even greater fun and entertainment in future Fiestas….
