On July 31, at Horizon Events Center in Clive, Iowa another history was made as the second edition of the DES MOINES AFRICAN YOUTH FESTIVAL AWARDS came to life. It was another night of celebration of African culture, music, fashion, dancers and seeing the best performances from our most talented African youths across the United State. On that day, many awards were given to different talented African youth across the country. Here are our 2021 winners:

MARTIN CLASSIC
From Milwaukee, Wisconsin

BROTHER GODFREY
From Forth Worth, Texas

RICH DACHRIS
From: Spokane, Washington.

CHIDBOY
From: Rockford, Illinois

FALL IN LOVE by Mr. NOBODY
From: Des Moines, Iowa.

IOKOTE by Bin Justin
From: Atlanta, Georgia.

GIVENCI BALOCI
From: Iowa City, Iowa.

JOSHUA PROMISE
From: Dallas, Texas

Bakari Mtende
From: Des Moines, Iowa

Simba Wa U.S.A

Tata Kromah
From: Michigan
Mhm Aha by Mr. Lambert
From Bridgeport, Connecticut