A successful IWOY & Artes Awards hosted by Big M Productions

The much anticipated glitz and glamourous event, Influential Women of the Year  (IWOY) and Artes awards was held on 6 November at the Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City. It was hosted by Big M Productions from Durban.  The glamorous event was postponed on numerous times since December 2020 due to the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions the country was facing.

The founder and the queen behind Big M Productions, Pinkie Mothie said: "It was a pleasure working with all the professional women, entrepreneurs and women who make a difference in our country."

 

Mothie thanked Big M title sponsor Shireen Ebrahim from UMS, and all the kind sponsors that have supported the mega event and the Lifelong Achievers award was presented to Sayed Mia, of SHM Group of Companies.

 

"This high profile glittering function is an annual event which is held in Johannesburg and Durban. The Durban Influential Women of the Year and Artes award event is scheduled for 16 December at 2pm and 6pm as well," she said. 

 

Singers Abdul Rahim Rasool and Suraj Jewan were guest singers for the evening and also received the Artes Award.

 

Shireen Ebrahim with Pinkie Mothie

Ebrahim said: “As a Sponsor of the Big M Productions Influential Woman of the Year Awards it was a great pleasure and honour to support an initiative that empowers and showcases our Influential women talent pool that most importantly serves as inspiration and hope to have as future leaders, especially our youth. In the current pandemic it is of paramount importance that we promote positivity that this country needs and ensure that these events bring about networking and collaboration efforts that build better a future for our country.”

Hemalee Chhiba

 

Artes Recipient Hemalee Chhiba from Lenasia said: “I feel amazing and on top of the world for getting my first award my award. It  goes to all my fans and to my late grandparents, to my parents and brother who are my backbone and support. Without them I would not have been where I am today and I would like to thank Big M Productions for choosing me and it really means a lot to me.”

 

Roshini Pakkiree with singer Abdul Rahim Rasool

Louis Trichardt resident Roshini Pakkiree, IWOY recipient said: “I felt very honoured and quite humbled to be able to have involved myself in humanitarian work and be recognised for my efforts.”

 

Omo Pholo

Omo Pholo, Artes recipient said: “I am Omo Phola aka Boiphill baby de super star from the city of wakanda. Receiving the Artes Award was an honour to me and I feel blessed knowing that there's people like Big M Productions who believe in me and my music. I’m truly grateful to be the Artes recipient and thank you very much for being recognized by one of the old Entertainment big name in African.”

 

Natasha Sewnarayan

Artes Recipient Natasha Sewnarayan from Benoni said:: “I am honoured and humbled to have been nominated as an Artes awardee, receiving the award on such a dazzling platform, was an exhilarating experience. Thank you to Big M Productions and Pinky Mothie.”

 

Mandira Sur

International singer Mandira Sur, Artes Recipient from North of Joburg said:: “It was a proud moment for me to share the stage with the most Influential Women of South Africa who contribute immensely towards the society  by uplifting  the lives of the needy  people in their own ways. I will truly cherish the moments of the Artes Award Show in the years to come. The show was conducted very proficiently by  Pinky Mothie and the entire crew of Big M Productions.”

 

Francina Tsoku with Abdul Manack and Keshni

Francina Tsoku IWOY recipient said: “Thank you very much Big M Productions and people who nominated me for the recognition and confidence for allowing me to be part of the 2020 IWOY. What a prestigious event of glitter and glamour. I felt honoured and I will forever remain appreciative for this opportunity. This award made me realise this as an opportunity to recognize and appreciate our fore runners, the women who were our grandmothers and mothers from deep rural areas but who played the pivotal role of being a voice of the voiceless.”

 

Artes recipient from Newcastle, Nilan Bhagwandeen said “I am ecstatic & very proud to  have received this award.  Congratulations to all Influential women & Artes Award recipients!”

 

Esha Mansingh receding her award from Shireen Ebrahim

Esha Mansingh IWOY reciepient from Joburg said: “I am extremely honoured to have been recognised along so many other phenomenal women who are going the extra mile to make a difference. For me, each of us should play our part in making an impact, no matter how big or small - it’s less about recognition but more about playing our part in changing the lives of others. Thank you to Big M Productions for creating a platform to recognise women who are playing their part!”