Category 1
Arts
Category 2
Business & Enterprise
presented by Darae Palmer & 2010 Winner Naomi Francis
presented by Carol Stewart & 2010 Winner Junior Ogunyemi
Nominees:
Kyla Frye, Daniel Beckford, Sheila Nortley, Zodwa Nyoni
Nominees:
Blessing Maregere,
Samuel Kasumu, Jelani Boucher Willie, Remi Ray
Darae Palmer
Carol Stewart
Born and raised in London, Darae’s life to date has been to many
like a dream unfolding. With his first love music he learnt his trade
in his early teenage years singing gospel in his Pentecostal church.
Darae’s talent for performing was widely received and brought great
recognition within the gospel circuit which in turn caught the
attention of many celebrated artists outside of gospel, who sought
after the services of Darae for session singing and songwriting.
In this area he worked with various acts like George Michael,
Elton John, Soul 2 Soul and Mark Morrison to name a few.
Chinara Enterprises is an organisation that seeks to provide a wide range of expertise in
workforce and organisational development, and event management
One defining moment in Darae’s career was when he was asked by the award-winning jazz
artist Ronny Jordan to be a special guest vocalist on his world tour. This tour covered
Australia, New Zealand, St.Lucia, Japan, Europe and all across America, and gave him
another level of confidence as he was continuously receiving rave reviews around the
world for his performances.
Darae’s presence and charisma while performing also caught the attention of MTV’s
management/marketing department who had recently penned an idea for a new TV
programme and were looking for the right man to front the show.
Darae is now becoming as famous and highly regarded for his presenting, interviewing and
hosting skills as he has for singing. This is due to the vastly successful Baselounge, MTV
Base’s brilliant R&B/Hip Hop showcase event and television show. Darae is not only the
presenter and host but is also the musical director of the Baselounge house band.
Some of the past guests/performers of the show who have been interviewed by Darae
include Floetry, Blu Cantrell, Charlotte Church, Shaggy, Jamelia, Joss Stone, Lemar,
Roy Ayers, Mica Paris and Teedra Moses.
This has opened up more avenues to Darae’s many hidden talents which in result has led
to voiceovers for commercials, narrating reality TV shows and presenting on radio.
www.daraepalmer.com
The Director and founder Carol Stewart has a background both in health and social care
spanning over 20 years, and as many years experience in organising events, from youthful
charity events to fashion shows, dances, award ceremonies, parties, weddings, concerts and
launch events.
Chinara Enterprises offer consultants with expertise in human resources, business
development and coaching, as well as organizational development and event management.
Carol is also Chair of SACRYD (www.sacryd.org) an organisation committed to tackling gun
and knife crime.
Chinara Events Company Director Michael Cheesman (of Cheesman and Co Ltd), has over
20 years experience of financial reporting and project management. Aside from planning
the financial aspects of staging events, he also provides motivational coaching workshops
to a range of businesses and individuals.
If you would like to know more about the services that Chinara Enterprises offer,
or to register to become an associate, please contact Carol Stewart, Director on:
Mobile: 44 (0) 750 1497920
Email: [email protected]
For further information, visit www.chinaraenterprises.com
or www.chinaraevents.com
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