The 2024 African Achievement Awards was a night to remember as we celebrated the extraordinary individuals and organizations whose remarkable contributions have made a lasting impact. Held on December 15th at the Seattle Airport Marriott, the event brought together a star-studded audience to honor honorees excelling in arts, business, community development, education, sports, and humanitarian efforts.
Each honoree’s story inspired attendees with their dedication, innovation, and excellence, demonstrating the power of resilience and vision in shaping a brighter future for Africa and the diaspora.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in recognizing and celebrating these outstanding achievements! Stay tuned for more highlights and stories from this unforgettable evening.
AFRICAN ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENTS 2024
1.– LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT HONOREE 2024-25:
DREW DAMBERVILLE
2. – BEST AFRICAN COMMUNITY PIONEER 2024-25:
LEE OSMAN
3. – LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT HONOREE 2024-25:
THANDI CHIRWA
4. – BEST AFRICAN ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR 2024-25:
MICHAEL THOMPSON (SIKHONA)
5. – FRIEND OF AFRICA AWARD 2024-25:
DAVID PELHAM
6. – BEST AFRICAN MALE INTERNATIONAL GOSPEL ARTIST 2024-25:
ABEL CHUNGU
7. – BEST AFRICAN FEMALE INTERNATIONAL GOSPEL ARTIST 2024-25:
RUDO CHAKWERA
8. – BEST AFRICAN INTERNATION WOMEN EMPOWERMENT 2024-25:
WENDY HARAWA
9. – BEST AFRICAN RESTAURANT 2024-25:
RAFIKI RESTAURANT
10. – BEST AFRICAN HEALTHCARE TRAINING SCHOOL 2024-25:
SEATTLE HOME AID TRAINERS (PAULINE EVA OWUOR)
11. – BEST AFRICAN MARSHAL ARTS ATHLETES 2024-25:
GEORGE HOLLAND (Velocity Taekwondo)
11.2 – BEST AFRICAN MARSHAL ARTS ATHLETES 2024-25:
MAXWELL MANSON (Velocity Taekwondo)
12. – BEST AFRICAN FEMALE FASHION DESIGNER 2024-25:
OLAYINKA OLA
13. – BEST AFRICAN MALE FASHION DESIGNER 2024-25:
GUSTAVO APITI
14. – BEST AFRICAN GOSPEL GROUP 2024-25:
THE KAMANAS
15. – BEST FEMALE AFRO CARIBBEAN ARTIST 2024-25:
OLTANIE
16. – BEST AFRICAN MALE MUSIC ALBUM 2024-25:
T-BWOY
17. – BEST AFRICAN DJ:
DJ QUINS
18. – BEST AFRICAN SOCCER COACH:
COACH GK (RGM FUTBALL ACADEMY)
19. – BEST AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL SOCCER LEAGUE:
SEATTLE AFRIKAN PREMIER LEAGUE
20. – BEST AFRICAN TALENT AGENCY:
A.R.M (ALICE ROWLANDS MUSUKWA)
21. – BEST AFRICAN TV HOST:
OTHELIA JOY
22. – BEST AFRICAN MALE COMEDIAN:
BYRON OTIENO OWAGO
23. – BEST AFRICAN KIDS INFLUENCERS:
TALIA & URIEL
24. – BEST AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL TRADITIONAL ARTIST
JAMES NGOMA-CHAMANYAZI
25. – BEST EAST AFRICAN MALE INTERNATIONAL ARTIST:
ELEMENT EleéeH
26. – BEST EAST AFRICAN FEMALE INTERNATIONAL ARTIST:
NIKITA KERING’
27. – BEST AFRICAN FEMALE AFRO POP ARTIST:
QUEENNAK
28. -BEST AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL DUO TV HOSTS:
Dr. TAHEERAH & Dr. SHAKIRAH
29. – BEST AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL YOUTH EMPOWERMENT:
NTHANDA MANDUWI
30. – BEST AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL ARTIST:
ONESIMUS
31. – BEST AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL AMBASSADOR:
TAY GRIN
32. – BEST AFRICAN FEMALE COMMUNITY ACTIVIST:
TINA ABDU AZIZ
33. – BEST AFRICAN MALE COMMUNITY ACTIVIST:
KAMAU CHEGE
34. -BEST CENTRAL AFRICAN ARTIST:
RICH BIZZY
35. – BEST AFRICAN PAGEANT PLATFORM:
MISS AFRICA AMERICA
36. – BEST AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL FEMALE ACTOR:
CASSIE KABWITA
37. -BEST EAST AFRICAN YOUTH EMPOWERMENT:
SHANARIHA EVANS
38. -LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT HONOREE:
DR. JUSTINA MUTALE
39 – BEST AFRICAN HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST
PETER KUEL
40 – BEST AFRICAN FEMALE FILM PRODUCER
DELPHINE CHISULO
41 – BEST AFRICAN NFL HUMANITARIAN
UCHENNA NWOSU