Africa: Global African Diaspora Awards Shine in Houston

The highly anticipated Global African Diaspora Awards (GADA) took place on September 21 at Park 8 Event Center in Houston, Texas, USA. The glamorous event drew the crème de la crème of the global African diaspora from around the world.

Attendees included eight African beauty queens, such as Hannah Onosetale Felix (former Miss Universe Nigeria) and Oyemen Ehikhamhen (Miss Diaspora Nigeria USA 2024). Other notable guests were oil and gas executives, tech and healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, business leaders, entertainment executives, community leaders, influencers, and artists.

The event’s highlight was a spectacular fashion show by BCD Fashion House, featuring stunning models.

Obi-West Utchaychukwu, founder and executive producer of the GADA Awards, expressed gratitude to dignitaries and honorees. He announced plans to host GADA in multiple countries, starting with France and Lagos, Nigeria, in the following year.

The GADA Awards aim to recognize and celebrate outstanding Africans in the diaspora who are making a positive impact in their chosen fields. The award show is produced by Diaspora Glitz Magazine, an Afrocentric publication amplifying the global African diaspora voice.”

Thirty people were honored at the maiden edition, and they came from different countries.

By Chioma Gabriel