“Opa Gala Awards and its organizers, announced today the return of the gala and the names of the recipients who will be honored with the three most prestigious awards of the evening at the 4th edition, Opa Gala Awards Ceremony on Saturday, October 29th, 2022.”
NEW YORK, NY. – April 18th, 2022 – Opa Gala Awards, whose aim is to recognize the achievements of artists, businesses, organizations, and community leaders committed to enriching the Haitian community and culture; is slated to return this year for its fourth edition. In keeping with tradition, on Saturday, October 29th, 2022, Opa Gala Awards will honor three distinguished gentlemen with the gala’s most prestigious awards: The Living Legend, Lifetime Achievement, and the Trailblazer Award. The honorees include Jean Brutus Derissaint, who will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award; Shedly Abraham with the Living Legend Award; and a special tribute to Yves Joseph and Tabou Combo who will receive the Trailblazer Award.
Opa Gala Awards is a star-studded event which honors a selected group of individuals that have brought honor and dignity to the arts and our community. This year, Opa Gala Awards will engage guests in a beautiful 30 awards presentation, while dining on a large array of traditional Haitian cuisine and assorted desserts. There will be live music performances by a multitude of artists, poetry, fashion show, and art exhibit. Please join us for what is slated to be an enchanting evening.
ABOUT OPA GALA: The Opa Gala Awards, the brainchild of OpaMusic.com (originally known as opamizik.com), inaugurated in 2007; three years after the website originally launched. The first edition of the gala was an intimate ceremony honoring a few chosen artists, website members and industry insiders. By the third edition, the gala became a cultural event not to be missed with artists performances, fashion show, dinner, dancing all while honoring the movers and shakers of our community.
Fun Facts: In the past, Opa Gala has attracted some of the most prominent members of the Haitian music industry from philanthropists, elected officials, socialites, musicians, and promoters. Past Presenters and Attendees: Gasman “Couleur” Pierre, Misty Jean, Makarios Cesaire, King Kino & Phantoms, Mickael Guirand, Patricia Juste, Jocel Almeus, Michel Blaise, and many more. Tickets for the Opa Gala Awards are $120.00, VIP tickets are $150.00. Tickets are available online for purchase at www.opagala.com or by contacting B.E. RELATIONS, LLC Office: 212-537-5064
“Opa Gala Awards and its organizers, announced today the return of the gala and the names…
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