Dr. Nathalie Beasnael is stepping into the global spotlight once again – this time as one of the faces hosting the Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards (HAPAwards), alongside its visionary founders and executive team.
A Chadian-born surgical nurse, social entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Dr. Beasnael is the founder and CEO of Health4Peace, a nonprofit that provides medical supplies and support to hospitals in rural communities across Chad, Senegal, South Africa and other parts of Africa.Her work sits at the intersection of healthcare, diplomacy and diaspora engagement – which makes her a natural partner for a platform like the HAPAwards, built to connect Hollywood with Africa and the global Black diaspora.
In recent years, Nathalie has expanded her influence far beyond the operating room. As a HAPAwards affiliate and host, she has appeared on the HAPA red carpet and is listed among the organization’s official partners and personalities.For the upcoming edition of the awards in Los Angeles, she is featured as a key host, bringing her signature mix of glamour, cultural pride and humanitarian focus to an evening that honors excellence in film, music, fashion and social impact across continents
Standing with the Founders of the HAPAwards
At the heart of the HAPAwards are its founders – Tina Weisinger and Amberr Washington, widely celebrated as “two Black girls from Chicago” who turned a bold idea into an international institution.
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Tina Weisinger, the Founder and CEO, has guided the awards from a niche Hollywood–Africa concept into a globally recognized platform that celebrates culture, creativity and unity. She is known not just as a producer but as a bridge-builder, creating spaces where African and diaspora talent can be seen, valued and invested in.
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Amberr Washington, Co-Founder and Vice President, has been instrumental in shaping the brand, aesthetics and voice of the HAPAwards. As a creative and executive, she embodies the awards’ blend of Hollywood polish and grassroots, community-centered authenticity
Hosting the founders on stage is more than a ceremonial role for Nathalie Beasnael; it’s a symbolic alignment of missions. Health4Peace’s work—bringing life-saving care to underserved communities—mirrors the HAPAwards’ commitment to using culture and media as tools for empowerment and global connection.
Adeola Odunowo: Driving the Message as Marketing & Communications Lead
Behind the red carpet and the bright lights, Adeola Odunowo plays a crucial strategic role. A seasoned journalist and communications strategist based in Lagos, he serves as Executive Producer and Permanent African Representative of the HAPAwards, leading publicity, partnerships and African outreach for the brand
Through his PR agency Curve Communications, Adeola has helped position the HAPAwards as a serious cultural and business platform, not just an entertainment show. His work includes media campaigns, sponsorship drives and narrative-building across African markets – functionally making him the de-facto Marketing and Communications Director for the awards on the continent.
Why This Partnership Matters
Bringing together Dr. Nathalie Beasnael, CEO Tina Weisinger, VP Amberr Washington and marketing/communications leader Adeola Odunowo under the HAPAwards banner sends a clear message about the future of Afro-diasporic leadership:
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It is female-led and African-rooted, with Nathalie, Tina and Amberr all championing stories and communities often left out of mainstream narratives.
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It is strategic and global, with Adeola anchoring African partnerships and media visibility while LA-based leaders connect to Hollywood, philanthropists and international investors.
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And it is impact-focused: Health4Peace’s hospitals and medical missions, combined with the HAPAwards’ platform for honoring humanitarians and creatives, create a loop where visibility feeds real-world change.
As Nathalie Beasnael hosts the founders on the HAPAwards stage, she is not just emceeing an event—she is embodying a new model of leadership: one where a nurse from Chad, two Black women from Chicago, and a strategist from Lagos stand side by side, proving that when Africa and its diaspora collaborate, the result is not just a show. It’s a movement.
