BET (DStv channel 129) and Beverley Bond, founder and
creator of “Black Girls Rock” revealed that eight-time Grammy® Award winner and
multi-platinum selling artist Rihanna will receive the Rock Star Award at this
year’s BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Awards. The chart topping singer, executive producer,
fashion designer, actress, astute business entrepreneur and philanthropist will
help illuminate the triumphs of brilliant Black women in an extraordinary night
celebrating “Black Girl Magic”.
BLACK GIRLS ROCK!
acknowledges the achievements of women of colour who have broken
barriers in the areas of art, music, philanthropy and community service. This
year’s spectacular, hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross, will premiere across Africa on
BET (DStv channel 129) on Saturday 9 April on at 20:00 CAT.
Rihanna joins the star-studded line up of celebrants which
include R&B legend Gladys Knight (Living Legend Award), ShondaLand producer
and writer Shonda Rhimes (Shot Caller Award), The Walking Dead actress and
Eclipsed playwright Danai Gurira (Star Power Award), award-winning actress and
activist Amandla Stenberg (Young Gifted and Black Award), and Black Lives
Matter founders Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza and Opal Tometi (Community
Change Agent Award).
Commented Tracee Ellis Ross, "I am so proud to once
again host "BLACK GIRLS ROCK!” What an incredible night celebrating Black
women in a show dedicated to Black Girl Magic. I've proudly hosted this show
since before it was televised, and it's been an honour to be connected to this
show for so long.”
This year the dynamic "BLACK GIRLS ROCK!" movement
celebrates its 10 year anniversary and its sixth televised broadcast on BET.
The award-winning show continues to represent a revolutionary landmark in media
as it delivers edifying, entertaining and inspiring content honouring the nexus
of achievements made by powerful Black women and girls.
“Over the last ten years, BLACK GIRLS ROCK! has reaffirmed
the spectrum of brilliance that Black women possess and has helped forge a
cultural paradigm shift regarding the ways that Black women and girls are
depicted in media," said Beverly Bond. "I am proud that BLACK GIRLS
ROCK! is at the forefront of a new women's empowerment movement inspiring women
of colour to define ourselves, to own our magic, to share our truth, to elevate
our own narratives, to celebrate our brilliance and resilience, and to love
ourselves fiercely."
Tune into "BLACK GIRLS ROCK!" on BET (DStv channel
129) Saturday 9 April at 20:00 CAT.
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