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PHOTO CATHERINE LEFEBVRE, SPECIAL COLLABORATION
Lost warmed up the room by taking the stage in the early evening.
PHOTO CATHERINE LEFEBVRE, SPECIAL COLLABORATION
Moridja Kitenge Banza, visual artist of the year: “This award represents a lot: many years of work, a long journey as an artist, as an immigrant, many years believing in my work . »
PHOTO CATHERINE LEFEBVRE, SPECIAL COLLABORATION
Eva Kabuya, director of the year: “To be recognized by my peers, by people in my community, that’s just what I’m asking for. »
PHOTO CATHERINE LEFEBVRE, SPECIAL COLLABORATION
Rhodnie Désir, dancer of the year: “The Gala Dynastie is like being with your family: being welcomed and received by your family. »
PHOTO CATHERINE LEFEBVRE, SPECIAL COLLABORATION
Anglesh Major, comedian of the year: “With hard work and perseverance, anything is possible. And being recognized by your peers adds to that price. »
PHOTO CATHERINE LEFEBVRE, SPECIAL COLLABORATION
Frédéric Pierre received the first Dynasty Icon Prize to crown his entire career and his commitment. “It’s recognition by my peers that brings me back to all the progress I’ve made. It’s very touching. »
PHOTO CATHERINE LEFEBVRE, SPECIAL COLLABORATION
Gayance, revelation of the year: “I’ve been doing this for 10 years. There is a certain loneliness in filming alone, and this price is a kind of “let’s go”. I’m creatively pregnant, and that’s the ultrasound that says the twins are fine. It’s not easy being loud and being a black woman, so I want people to know that they can be weird and be a black woman and be there. »
PHOTO CATHERINE LEFEBVRE, SPECIAL COLLABORATION
Lamine Touré, founding president of the Nuits d’Afrique and Vues d’Afrique festivals, received the Grand Prix Dynastie 2022. “This prize is the best of the best, because it was my community that gave it to me . »
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Dominique Fils-Aimé, English-speaking musical artist of the year: “It’s a surprise above all to receive this award because I found myself in a category with incredible artists. We are all living a historic moment and we do it with a lot of inclusiveness and fun. »
PHOTO CATHERINE LEFEBVRE, SPECIAL COLLABORATION
The winner of The voice in 2018, Yama Laurent, offered a vibrant tribute to two deceased: singer-songwriter Karim Ouellet and Don Harley Fils-Aimé, social entrepreneur, artist and pillar of the black community.
Absent winners: Kaytranada (musical artist of the year having distinguished himself internationally), Kama La Mackerel (author of the year), Pierre Kwenders (musical artist of the world of the year) and Widemir Normil (actor of the year)