By Reporter
The maiden Janzi Awards were held yesterday at Kololo Independence Grounds. In attendance were the Nominees and a collective of stakeholders that conceptualized & executed this glamorous event. The Inaugural Janzi Awards 2021 seek to honour and celebrate artistic and creative excellence of Ugandans in the Creative and Arts Industry. The awards received an over whelming response with over 300 creative arts personalities nominated and 75,000 votes cast.
The events & production powerhouse that has echoed through the corridors of Uganda’s entertainment scene for over a decade, Talent Africa Group, was recognized by the Janzi Awards as the most Outstanding Promoter in Uganda.
The Talent Africa CEO, Aly Allibhai received the award & through a social media post, expressed his excitement & appreciation to all fans who voted & made the win possible most especially Janzi Awards Academy.
Talent Africa has been in the entertainment industry more than 12 years promoting dynamic events in music, fashion, film, culture and tourism. Some of Talent Africa’s flagship events include the Pearl of Africa Star Search, Nyege Nyege Festival, Ekyooto Ha Mpango Cultural Festival, Miss Uganda Pageant, Abryanz Style & Fashion Awards, Pulse Jam Fest and many more. Talent Africa has also organized concerts with international artists including Neyo, Sean Paul, Wyclef
Jean, Jidenna, Tiwa Savage, Kool & the Gang, Wizkid, Sauti Sol, Diamond Platinumz, Sean Kingston, Davido, Chronixx, P Sqaure, Major Lazer and many more.
Apart from the organzing events, Talent Africa also have invested heavily music and film industry through their sister company Talent Africa Group Studios (TAG Studios). They also offer 360 music labels services such as talent management, brand marketing and an international booking agency.