A Night to Remember

September 9th, 2023

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BBABC BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS

LIVE STREAM – STARTING AT 5PM PST/ SEPT 9, 2023

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September 9th, 2023

LOCATION

JW Marriott Parq

39 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6B 0R3, Canada

Hosted by Michael Newman

Michael Newman is a TV personality, journalist, and multimedia content creator. In his current role as Community Reporter at Global BC, Michael showcases the things bringing people together in British Columbia — from community events to non-profit initiatives. Previously, he spent many years as host of New Mexico True Television, a documentary travel show showcasing communities around New Mexico. His time there earned him a Regional Emmy.

Michael’s overall mission is to use his relatable personality and mindful presence to create transformational media, as a platform to entertain, inspire, and connect people to new ideas and perspectives. Michael brings an authenticity and genuine curiosity to his work, and through that, strives to capture people’s essence through the art of conversation.

Music by DJ EARL DA PEARL

For almost four decades, Earl da Pearl has been an icon in the city of Vancouver. Earl is a professional DJ, MC, and promoter. Earl graduated from Columbia School of Radio and TV Broadcasting, Recording Engineering Program. He has performed for thousands of events that ranges from night clubs, weddings, boat cruises, corporate events, high school dances, festivals, birthday and Christmas parties. He is currently still rocking parties across the lower mainland. Earl has helped to pioneer the development of the Black music scene in Vancouver throughout the 80s and 90s. He was later nominated.

Performance by Ahsia

AHSIA is an accomplished artist who was born in Philadelphia and raised in Vancouver, Canada. From a young age, her passion for music has been evident, and she has since captivated audiences across British Columbia with her versatile blend of R&B, Soul, Jazz, Afrobeat, and Hip-Hop.

Performance by Osmoses

KOR aka Osmoses X is an artist, actor, activist, cultural curator, designer, director, and writer. The cofounder of Afro Van Connect and Executive Director of Black Space Media INC. Born of Ugandan Descent and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia Kor’s artistic sentiment reflects his African heritage, culture, and community.

Performance by Sadé

Listen to modern Afrosoul meets vintage jazz sounds & timeless lyrics from Nigerian-Canadian, Afro-soul, and R&B artist, Sadé Awele. Sadé grew up in a musical home where gospel, R&B, jazz, Afro-fusion, and Afrobeats were embraced. As a music enthusiast, Sadé would listen to the lyrics of songs on repeat and soon after picked up on storytelling and songwriting. Sadé’s culture plays a major role in her identity, being both of Igbo and Yoruba descent. On her Yoruba side, her paternal grandfather grew up with drummers in a home called “ile dun dun”. To this day, the incorporation of the drums is an important aspect of Sadé’s music.