Simone Smith
Exciting entertainment news could not be more timely.
This year will be the first-ever International Indigenous Hip Hop Awards (IIHHAS) and Trade Show May 22 and 23 in celebration of Indigenous Hip Hop.
The awards will stream from Winnipeg, MB on the original lands of the Dene people’s, Dakota, Anishinaabe, Cree, Oji-Cree, Treaty 1 Territory, and on the homeland of the Metis Nation.
This event will be showcasing the diverse indigenous hip-hop talent that exists across the world. The Awards Show weekend offers two days of networking opportunities and performances by award-winning Hip-Hop artists Drezus, City Natives, Def-i, J25, Doc T, Emcee One, Drmngnow, YellowSky, Psych Ward Kidz, Sly Skeeta, MzShellz, Artson, Sean Skiez, MissChristie Lee, and will be hosted by America’s Got Talent Mike Bone.
They wanted to include the element of a Trade Show, which will offer four workshops featuring music & branding industry executives from Blabbly, David Strickland, Motive Music Canada & K.A.S.P to answer questions & provide industry education.
The two-day International Indigenous Hip Hop Awards weekend also allows attendees access to virtual booths where artists and fans can share, connect and buy merchandise.
Up and coming indigenous artists will also have the unique opportunity to connect with hip hop music industry pioneers. American rapper and legendary record producer Masta Ace, legendary Hip Hop artist Blahzay Blahzay & American Actor & Rapper Chino XL will be available for one on one VIP meetings.
The awards are sponsored by TD, Say Magazine, Manitobah Mukluks, Reebok, Socan Foundation, Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada, C Sharpe Productions, Brownees Urban Bistro & Blabbly.
The event schedule is as follows:
May 22, 2021 IIHHAS Trade Show 10:00 AM.
May 23, 2021 IIHHAS Red Carpet presented by L.A Natives Podcast, 4:00 PM.
May 23, 2021IIHHAS 7:00 PM honors the best in Hip Hop, with special appearances by award-winning recording artists, Redman, Pete Rock & more.
There is power in knowledge & coming together. IIHHAS & Trade Show don’t miss it.
Weekend Pass Tickets on sale now! https://www.indigenoushiphopawards.com/virtual-booth/
