The 2018 Afroshine Awards night took place on Saturday November 10th and brought together close to 200 people from all over Australia to celebrate positive achievements within African communities. 35 people were awarded and 16 individuals were commended. The full list of finalists include:
Category 1: Community Leadership
Winners
- Dr Apollo & Dr Charles (Community Leadership)
- Francis Acquah (Community leadership & Mental health)
Commended
- Sadiki Mukasa
- Jude Ediae
Category 2: Artistic and individual talents
- Saed Abdella
- Hazel Zirobwa
- Jael Wena
- Ras Jahknow
- Frances Sissay
- Jelly Brown
- Melbourne entertainment team
- Michael Kamara
Commended
- Privato Lillip (Singer|South Australia)
- Aymar Lumuambu (Cultural dance |Victoria)
- Acholly Arow (Fashion & Modelling|Victoria)
- Mphaphy NFandizo (Musician| Botswana)
Third Category 3: Women in Leadership
Winners
- Veronica Shonhiwa
- Monica MaJak
- Daugthers of Jerusalem
Commended
Jahura Jemal
Category 4 : Business & Entrepreneurship
Winners
- Abbey Akinbiyi
- Adjowa Mukwanazi
- Ellen Chikalipo
- Heronimee Boukassa
- Adwoa Agyapomaa
Commended
- Kevin Osifo
- Rujeko Mhlanga
Category 5: Professional Excellence
Winners
- Alice Ntobezi
- Nkechi N. Ogbonna
- Chukwudozie Ezigbalike
- Dr Seifu Bekele
- Aguer Athian
- Amer Maol
- Omaru Maruatoma
Commendation
- Marks Nebo
- Atem Jok
- Nadia Elbana
- Thiew James Atem
- Morley Muse
- Collen Mudawa
Category 6: Youth Leadership
- Selba Luka: Youth at Risk
- Frank Jarfoi: Youth leadership
Commended
- Benny Bol
- John Kuot
Category 7: Outstanding community projects
Winner: Melbourne Employment Forum
Commended
- Bode Muse
- Agnes Nsofwa
Category 8: organisations supporting Africans
Winner
- Scanlon Foundation
- TEGSP
- MVLLEN
Commended
- City of Melbourne
- City of Maribyrnong
Category 9: Best project with a focus on Africans
Winner
- UTURN 193
Commendation
Watu Australia
Category 10: Great Family Stories
Winner: Monalisa
Commendation: Preston Nsofwa
Category 11: School and Academic Achievement
Commendation : Christian Bashimbe
Category 12: Unsung heroes
Winner: Fikre Wereta
Commendation: Deng Abul
Category 13: Best publications
Winner: Dr William Abur
Commendation: Adel Gaballa
Category 14 Friends of Africans Category
Commendations only
- Dr Paddy
- Kylie Harkings
- Lily Troupe
- Thomas Matthew
Special AMA recognition
- Nelly Yoa
- Katinda
- Rebecca Mphande
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