Photo: Glitz and glam at Divas of colour 2016
Image courtesy of C. Hub magazine coverage on the C. Hub Blue carpet at Divas of colour 2016.
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Divas of colour 2016 was a huge success .
London, 29/03/2016. The 3rd annual gathering of world’s most powerful women of colour, Divas of colour has again been a great success. With 24 brand exhibitors, 6 fashion designers 24 award recipients and guests from around the world – Germany, US , Caribbean and Africa flew in to witness a beautiful day.
Full list of Divas of colour 2016 winners and award recipients .
– DIVA FASHION STYLIST
19. Kaft Trendz
– DIVA MAKE UP ARTIST
20. Mercy Kudakwashe
– DIVA BRAND OF THE YEAR –
21. Naturally made for you.
– DIVA DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
22. Kwame Koranteng Bespoke Tailoring .
Reece Curtis-Walwyn confirmed to showcase on Divas of colour
RCW ( Reece Curtis- Walwyn) is an emerging Womenswear designer from the hearth of London. The brand has been featured in showcases across London in event of London Fashion week and Houses of Parliament . Which lead to landing her first collaboration collection with London Enthics. RCW has won awards such as Young Designer to watch (2013) Own Label competition (2014) and Sponsor me awards (2015), leading RCW to launch their brand in August 2015 as an support business by the The Princes Trust.
Divas of colour 2016 speakers.
Divas of colour 2016 focuses on the importance of protecting the child. Especially the dignity and image of the African child. We believe that decades of unchecked activities of so many charities have done so much bad than good in damaging the self esteem of African children. As much as we try to clothe and feed them physically
Divas of colour 2016 finalists grace the cover of Pearlwoman magazine.
In an exclusive coverage, Pearlwoman magazine as part of their sponsorship deal, features all about Divas of colour 2016 with the cover graced by the finalists. The issue just like any other would be available free in and around London for free pick up from March, also at the Divas of colour event on 26th March.
Christy Amalu JP , Outstanding Diva finalist Divas of colour 2016.
Milton Keynes based clinical advisor Christy Amalu’s life passion is women’s health. As author of “Well Woman: Getting it right.” (Available on Amazon,) she is passionate about helping women make easy steps to improve and nurture their health and wellbeing, both physical and emotional.
Leah Charles-King, Diva TV/Radio presenter Divas of colour 2016
Some quick facts about Leah Charles-King
•Over 15 years experience in TV as a multi-award winning and industry recognised TV Broadcaster and Producer
•Currently seen as a presenter of Jackpot247 on ITV
•The first and only black female CITV (Children’s ITV) Presenter in its 35 year history
•Working in the entertainment industry since the age of 5
•Host and Producer of “Old School Fridays”, the flagship show for BANG 103.6fm every Friday 4-7pm Drivetime across London and greater London
Rani Bilkhu Community leader finalist, Divas of colour 2016
Rani advises government bodies locally and nationally and is often consulted
by foreign embassies on issues relating to Domestic violence, FGM, grooming
and radicalisation. Rani is a public speaker specialising on issues of sex
selection abortions and all forms of honour based violence within the Asian
community.
Tomi Badejoko Diva TV/Radio presenter Finalist, Divas of colour 2016.
She has had the privilege to interview high profile individuals, top celebrities and government officials. Amongst them are HRH, The Duke of York, Prince Andrew, Baroness Valerie Amos, Mark Ronson, Erica Campbell, Christopher Biggins, Vanessa Feltz, Barbara Windsor, Jessie Wallace, Mitch Winehouse, Samuel Etoo, Loius Saha just to mention a few.