The 2nd Annual Diaspora Dialogues International Women Of Power Luncheon took place on Saturday, March 9th in Los Angeles. The standing room only star-studded elegant, cultural affair was met with an overwhelming community response which further underscored the intention of Koshie Mills to cross pollinate African women from Africa with African American women in the Diaspora.
Above Photo: L-R Malinda Williams, Jackie Appiah, Ryan Destiny, Rosario Dawson, Abrima Erwiah, Tiffany Haddish, Nomzamo Mbatha, H.E Fatima Maada Bio, Koshie Mills, Raven Goodwin, V. Bozeman, Ava Hall, Wendy Raquel Robinson – Photo by Maury Phillips, Courtesy of The Diaspora Dialogues
L-R Raven Goodwin, Ryan Destiny, Edwina Fndley Dickerson, Nomzamo Mbatha, Koshie Mills, Jackie Appiah, Rosario Dawson, H.E Fatima Maada Bio – Photo by Maury Phillips, Images courtesy of The Diaspora Dialogues
Photo by Maury Phillips, Images courtesy of The Diaspora Dialogues
L-R Kwesi Boakye, Kwame Boakye, Founder Koshie Mills, Kwame Boateng. Photo by Maury Phillips, Images courtesy of The Diaspora Dialogues
Founder International Women Of Power, Koshie Mills. Photo by Maury Phillips, images courtesy of The Diaspora Dialogues
Illustrious women of power and inspiration came from Africa, West Indies, UK, and America to attend. The diversity in the room created a magical environment of inclusion, where women of color from all around the world converged to celebrate sisterhood. The afternoon was hosted by veteran Actress Wendy Raquel Robinson (ABC Grand Hotel, The Game)
Host – Wendy Raquel Robinson. Photo by Maury Phillips, images courtesy of The Diaspora Dialogues
Five women who are trailblazers and trendsetters from various industries were honored; First Lady Of Sierra Leone, H.E. Fatima Maada Bio, First Lady of Comedy Tiffany Haddish, Actress Nomzamo Mbatha, Fashion Maven Actress Ryan Destiny, Cultural Activists Abrima Erwiah and Rosario Dawson.
First Lady Of Sierra Leone, H.E. Fatima Maada Bio WARRIOR Award. Photo by Maury Phillips, images courtesy of The Diaspora Dialogues
First Lady Of Comedy, Tiffany Haddish Entertainment ROAR Award. Photo by Maury Phillips, images courtesy of The Diaspora Dialogues
Goddess Beauty Award, Nomzamo Mbath. Photo by Maury Phillips, images courtesy of The Diaspora Dialogues
Fashion Queen Award, Ryan Destiny. Photo by Maury Phillips, images courtesy of The Diaspora Dialogues
The Diaspora Dialogues Award, Rosario Dawson, Abrima Erwiah. Photo by Maury Phillips, images courtesy of The Diaspora Dialogues
Musical Artist V. Bozeman. Photo by Maury Phillips, images courtesy of The Diaspora Dialogues
The Diaspora Dialogues is an unmatched platform and space founded and Executive Produced by Koshie Mills, to bridge the gap and connect Africans in the continent with its global descendants in the diaspora. The power of excellence was displayed in the entertainment quality and program. Sounds were curated by female duo DJ’s of Nuit Noir, Mame Adjei and Jessi M’bengue. Outstanding musical performance by Musical Artist and Actress of Fox “Empire” V. Bozeman further punctuated the culturally fragrant atmosphere.
