Hosted by Cedric the Entertainer and brought to you by Beam Suntory/Courvoisier®, the GRIOT Gala transported VIP guests into a Parisian splendor with the ambiance of Moulin Rouge, by way of its luxurious indoor/outdoor atmosphere, designed & produced by Dwight Eubanks & Annette BibbyOliver/Dreamhouse MBG. The GRIOT Gala honored the extraordinary accomplishments of the award-winning stage, television, and film actress Phylicia Rashad, revered for her portrayal of Claire Huxtable on the Cosby Show, Cheech & Chong’s Cheech Marin, and the Have & Have Nots Reneé Lawless — all industry greats who represent diversity and inclusion and who authentically contribute to the world becoming ONE. Each honoree was presented with a prestigious award to commemorate their exceptional career in the entertainment industry!
Cedric the Entertainer at the GRIOT GALA Oscars 2022 Toast to Diversity & Inclusion held at BOA Steakhouse on March 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA, USA (Photo by © Jc Olivera/VipEventPhotography.com)
Cheech Marin and Natasha Rubin at the GRIOT GALA Oscars 2022 Toast to Diversity & Inclusion held at BOA Steakhouse on March 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA, USA (Photo by © Jc Olivera/VipEventPhotography.com)
GRIOT GALA Oscars 2022 Toast to Diversity & Inclusion held at BOA Steakhouse on March 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA, USA (Photo by© J. Emilio Flores/VipEventPhotography.com)
Renee Lawless at the GRIOT GALA Oscars 2022 Toast to Diversity & Inclusion held at BOA Steakhouse on March 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA, USA (Photo by © Jc Olivera/VipEventPhotography.com)
Post Academy awards ceremony, guests danced the night away to live entertainment and celebrity DJ sounds after walking an incredible tiered custom-designed purple carpet, while sipping on Beam Suntory/Courvoisier®’s signature libations! Tastemaker palates appreciated BOA’s tray-passed aperitifs, delectable hors d’oeuvres, and tantalizing food stations! VIP rooms had different experiences for guests to be gifted and pampered throughout the venue including Kush Boys, Courvoisier private tastings, to French mimes serving custom cocktails from a designed French bistro next to a constructed Eiffel Tower. Griot Gala is an Annual Oscar sought after and coveted event that never disappoints. Special thanks go out to all the talent that attended and supported:
Cedric the Entertainer (The Neighborhood), Phylicia Rashad (The Cosby Show), Cheech Marin (Cheech & Chong), Reneé Lawless (Have & Have Nots), Arthur Sarkissian (Producer Rush Hour), Kim Lee (Bling Empire/Wynn Resident DJ), Kevin Kreider (Bling Empire), Dwight Eubanks (TV Personality), Debbie Allen (Grey’s Anatomy, Fame), Kendrick Sampson (Insecure), Folake Olowofoyeku (Bob Hearts Abishola), Shola Adewusi (Bob Hearts Abishola), Jimmy Akingbola (Bel Air), Jabari Banks (Bel Air), Jordan L Jones (Bel Air), Jerri Johnson (Harlem), Daniele Lawson (King Richard), Layla Crawford (King Richard), Robert Ri’Chard (Emmy Award-Winning Actor), Karlee Perez (Mayan MC), Marcel Spears ( The Neighborhood), Steven Cravotta (Original Creator of Wordle iOS APP) and the list goes on.
CJ Franco and Caitlin O’Connor at the GRIOT GALA Oscars 2022 Toast to Diversity & Inclusion held at BOA Steakhouse on March 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA, USA (Photo by © Jc Olivera/VipEventPhotography.com)
Kizzo at the GRIOT GALA Oscars 2022 Toast to Diversity & Inclusion held at BOA Steakhouse on March 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA, USA (Photo by © Jc Olivera/VipEventPhotography.com)
Porscha Coleman at the GRIOT GALA Oscars 2022 Toast to Diversity & Inclusion held at BOA Steakhouse on March 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA, USA (Photo by © Jc Olivera/VipEventPhotography.com)
Obiani at the GRIOT GALA Oscars 2022 Toast to Diversity & Inclusion held at BOA Steakhouse on March 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA, USA (Photo by © Jc Olivera/VipEventPhotography.com)
Special thanks to impeccable Event Designers & Producers: Dwight Eubanks & Annette BibbyOliver/Dreamhouse MBG
Written by Jacqueline Chambers
Jacqueline Chambers is the founder of TGIFguide. She uses her innate skills as a natural “connector” to serve businesses, brands and individuals in the LA area and beyond.
