Overview
Shamier Anderson and Stephan James, Scarborough, ON, natives and co- founders of The Black Academy, alongside CBC, Insight Productions, and Bay Mills Studios announced that award-winning TV host and singer Keshia Chanté anchored the second edition of The Black Academy’s award show, The Legacy Awards. The live 90-minute special broadcast on CBC and CBC Gem on Sunday, September 24, 2023. The Legacy Awards returned for the second year to Live Nation Canada’s HISTORY, the Official Venue of the 2023 Legacy Awards. The show featured performances, award presentations, and tributes honouring both established and emerging Black Canadian talent.
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Honourees
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The 2023 Legacy Awards Trailblazer Award Recipient; Director X
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The 2023 Legacy Awards Icon Award Recipient; Jully Black
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The 2023 Legacy Awards Visionary Award Recipient; Tonya Williams
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The 2023 Legacy Awards Athlete Award Recipient; Kia Nurse
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The 2023 Legacy Awards Emerging Artist Award Recipient; LU KALA
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The 2023 Legacy Awards Fan Choice: Digital Content Creator Award Recipient; Tai
