The London Chamber Black Excellence Awards 2022

On Tuesday 18 October 2022 Charlene White and Jay Blades took to the Boisdale of Canary Wharf stage to host the first annual London Chamber of Commerce Black Excellence Awards 2022, to celebrate the inspirational contribution of the British black community to the cultural and economic development of the United Kingdom.

Tonight, saw a host of VIP guests attend the inaugural London Chamber Black Excellence Awards. Acantha Lang opened the show before hosts Jay Blades and Charlene White took to the stage to give out the Awards. There were some impromptu performances from winners, including poet Ryan Matthew-Robinson and General Levy. Highlights included Big Narstie, who won the Cultural Influencer of the Year and Patrick Hutchinson who took home the Community Spirit award. As Jay Blades noted when opening the show, The Black Excellence Awards marks an important moment in Black History month and a unique event that will only grow in years to come.