BEFFTA Awards is a distinctly special awards ceremony honouring the best showbiz and entertainment personalities in the black and ethnic communities in the UK, USA, Africa, Caribbean, Canada and globally.

BEFFTA Awards is the first of its kind rewarding under one roof outstanding achievements and contributions from Africans, Caribbeans and Asians in entertainment, film, fashion, television and arts. This international prestigious ceremony celebrates an all round accomplishments of a hard working community within entertainment and showbiz especially the unknown talent that need exposure. The awards ceremony also aims to inspire black and ethnic personalities worldwide to achieve at the highest levels. It provides a networking platform for industry personalities.

Well Kenyan's Sauti Sol and Emmy Kosgei have been nominated to participate in this awards.Sauti Sol was nominated on the Best International African Act category while Emmy Kosgey was nominated on the Best International Gospel Act category. Voting will begin on Wednesday 15th and close on Wednesday 22nd October.