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ACDA competition winners receive accolades
Some of the vibrant activities to commemorate Emancipation Day 2013 have concluded, and several persons were rewarded for giving of their best during several competitions hosted by the African Cultural and Development Association (ACDA) on August 1, last.
Award for Best African Wear Male went to Mr. Ashford Glen, while Ms. Desiree Pestano was named the Best Dressed African Female, and little Beyonce – the Best Dressed African Child.
The winners pose with their prizes
The ‘Young Gifted and Black’ performers were named as Shawn English, who stunned the audience with his vocals, and Poet, Ms. Kamadiyah Yisreal who did an entertaining piece.
There were also prizes for winners in Sports Competitions such as Football, Dominoes and Cricket.
In the Dominoes competition, Stars copped the top spot, followed by Cobra and Middle Road Warriors. The Under 13 Football competition was dominated by ACDA’s Sophia Football team, followed by Redeemer All Stars. The Redeemer cricket team emerged victorious, followed by ACDA’s Sophia Cricket team.
The winning groups were ‘Mystique’ with the best costume in the Hello Africa Parade and Divine Stars with the Best Creative Stage Performance (Theme: Mali-Dogon).
The winners all received monetary prices and trophies.
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