The second edition of The Black Academy’s award show, The Legacy Awards, will feature performances, award presentations and tributes honouring both established and emerging Black Canadian talent.
, to name just a few. In addition to running her own company – K.Chante Inc. – Chanté founded KHAIR, a clean, luxury, inclusive self-care brand. This September, Chanté adds host ofRecipients of this year's awards include: Canadian screen industry godmother Tonya Williams, legendary filmmaker Julien Christian Lutz , platinum-selling artist Jully Black, and rising star LU KALA.
Tonya Williams is an award-winning actress, activist, and producer who has worked in the entertainment industry for the last 48 years. She is best known for her 19 years starring on the daytime dramaas Dr. Olivia Winters and her 23 years as the founder and executive director of Reelworld Screen Institute, Reelworld Film Festival, and Reelworld Foundation.
Julien Christian Lutz is one of the most iconic music video directors of all time, known for his work with Drake, Rihanna, Justin Bieber, and Kendrick Lamar, to name a few. He is the creator, showrunner, and EP of the highly anticipated; and has created art installations for Toronto's Nuit Blanche and the Ontario Science Centre.
Jully Black is a platinum-selling and JUNO award-winning recording artist, Canada's Walk of Fame inductee, motivational speaker, actress, entrepreneur, and fitness leader whose philanthropic work has taken her across North America and to villages from Bangladesh to South Africa. She has written songs for industry heavyweights including Nas and Destiny's Child and performed alongside artists including Alicia Keys, Kanye West, Elton John, and Jessie Reyez.
With a gift for writing striking pop tracks and memorable hooks, LU KALA is redefining what a pop star sounds and looks like. Between her debut EP
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