Drogheda rapper Offica is Male Artist of the Year at Black and Irish Awards

Drogheda based rapper Offica has been voted Male Artist of the Year at the Black and Irish Gala awards in recognition of his impactful contribution to society through his artistic endeavours.

Founded in June 2020 Black and Irish is an organisation that celebrates the identity of black and mixed-race Irish people.

Established after the death of George Floyd their mission was to bring the authentic discussion back to Ireland and engage with the wider Irish society by coming together to spread awareness around the world of the experiences, struggles and successes from within the community.

Since then, they have made an impact in areas of society such as Education, Business, Politics, Media, Community and Entertainment.

Black and Irish, an influential voice for diversity and inclusion initiatives, launched their first annual Gala Awards to celebrate black excellence alongside highlight Ireland’s trailblazers and most impactful individuals in the black and mixed-race community.

The Gala recognising and awarding the success and outstanding achievements of emerging and established talent across ten different fields in the Media and Entertainment space.

Hosted by Black and Irish the black-tie Gala took place at the prestigious Hilton Hotel, Dublin Airport. The Gala was sponsored by Warner Music Ireland, Virgin Media, Intel, ISA, Guinness, Dubliner Whiskey, Branded Royal and We Are Human Co.

Awards and Nominees

Podcast of the Year – WYHA Podcast – Nessers Pod – OhMan Podcast
Platform of the Year (Sponsored by Branded Royal) – Basix Back – CIE – Slight Motif
Personality of the Year (Sponsored by Dubliner Whiskey) – Dongo – Victoria Adeyinka – Victor Alfred
Activist of the Year (Sponsored by ISA) – Mamobo Ogoro – Angel Artura – Lohas
Influencer of the Year (Sponsored by We are Human Co) – Katja Mia – Abeeb Yusuf – Billy Kiss
Entrepreneur of the Year (Sponsored by Virgin Media) – Mixed by Simba – Freeborn Nobel – Afo (Designer Cutzz)
Breakthrough Artist of the Year (Sponsored by Warner Music Ireland) – Sello – Negro Impacto – Plantain Papi
Female Artist of the Year (Sponsored by Guinness) – Tolu Makay – Aby Coulibaly – Denise Chaila
Male Artist of the Year (Sponsored by Guinness) – Offica – Monjola – Evans Junior
Community Star of the year (Sponsored by Intel) – Erica Cody – Zeda the Architect – Blezzing Dada