The 15th Debby Classique Entertainment Magazine Awards—DCEM Awards for short—came to a rousing conclusion on July 22, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America.
The event, a star-studded affair that was kicked off with a glamorous pre-award night on Friday, July 21, featured a gala night, a captivating red carpet, and an exhilarating award ceremony with the right amount of glitz and glamour that thrilled attendees and online viewers to no end.
The memorable event, where icons of the entertainment industry were recognised for their influence and remarkable achievements across various award categories, was infused with musical interludes and the presence of, and presentations by celebrity anchors and actors, including Omalicha Chucks, Jeremy Anderson, Martha Lucia, Laura Arbelaez, Tarice Nola Dame, Carolina Rodriguez, Kamilla Davis, Ijeoma Orji, and Carisha the Diva.
On the night that Sebastian Baron received a humanitarian excellence award, the hall was star-studded with high-calibre guests that collectively were a cross-section of industry leaders and famous celebrities, including the representative of the Governor of Georgia.
Among the dignitaries that received recognition at the D’CEM Awards was the mayor of the city of Atlanta, Andre Dickens, who was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Other recipients of the awards include Prof Emeritus Augustine O. Esogbue, Prof Femi Ajayi and Dr Obinna Olowu.
Leaders of organisations from among the African community were also at the occasion, including the president of the Nigerian In Diaspora Organisation (NIDO), Helen Abosute, the president of the Alliance of Nigerian Organisations in Georgia (ANOG), Kayode Adekunle, Dr Juliet Elu, Dr Busola George and Dr Ladan Zumunta, president of the biggest house groups in America, among others.
The occasion was lit up by an entertainment crew that included Ache Sule, Princess Ella, Donclef Ibo, and Don Crucifixto.
Speaking after the successful outing, Dr Debby Goodnews Silas, the CEO and curator of the D’CEM Awards, said: “We had the privilege of hosting exceptional individuals who not only made significant contributions to their respective fields but also to Africans, Americans, and the global society. Their unwavering dedication, tireless efforts, and exceptional abilities have had a profound impact worldwide, inspiring countless individuals and organisations.”
She averred that the recognition bestowed upon them is a testament to their passion, determination, and commitment to excellence.