Written by | Ray Cornelius 

SHEEN Magazine hosted its Inaugural Legendary Weekend Gala last night at Atlanta’s Marriott Marquis. The black-tie affair commemorated the anniversary of the publication as well as the 50th Birthday of its publisher and founder, Kimberly Chapman.  Awards of Excellence were also given out to top Atlanta influencers in the categories of Photography, Wardrobe Styling, Makeup and Blogging.

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Mimi Faust with Mushiya Tshikuka

The evening was kicked-off by a dazzling red carpet and was hosted by actors Mykel Shannon Jenkins and Jasmine Burke. Several Atlanta celebrities made appearances throughout the night including Claudia Jordan (RHOA), Marlo Hampton( RHOA), Palmer Williams (Tyler Perry’s Love Thy Neighbor), Christina Johnson( Atlanta Exes), Andrea Kelly (Hollywood Exes), Dr. Heavenly Kims (Married To Medicine), and Rev. Dr. Joseph Williams. Also in attendance were Mimi Faust (Love and Hip-Hop Atlanta) and HGTV’s Egypt Sherrod along with “Cutting It In The ATL” stars Beautii Joseph, Maja Sly, and Mushiya Tshikuka.

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 Bobby V working the crowd

The night also included a number of stellar musical performances from D. Woods, Sammie aka Leigh Bush, and Vina Mills. R&B crooner Tony Terry delivered his classic song, “When I’m With You” while Bobby V brought everyone to the dance floor with a medley of his hits.

Check out more photos below:

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Andrea Kelly, Palmer Williams and Claudia Jordan

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Miss Black Georgia/135th Street Agency’s Saptosa Foster

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Atlanta Celebrity Hair Stylists – Mushiya Tshikuka and Gocha Hawkins

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Cutting It In Atlanta’s Beautii Joseph with PR Maven April Love 

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Reality stars Dominique Scott and Pastor Brian Scott

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Tika Sumpter, LisaRaye McCoy, and Kenya Moore have all appeared on the cover of SHEEN

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 Mykel Shannon Jenkins and Jasmine Burke

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Vina Mills kicked off the evening with an electric musical performance

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D. Woods performed a touching ballad

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Dress #2 for host Jasmine Burke

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Claudia Jordan and Carmon Cambrice taking a selfie

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Sammie aka Leigh Bush performed Stevie Wonder’s “My Cherie Amour”

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 Kimberly Chapman receiving her flowers from her son and daughter

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 Bobby V serenading Kimberly Chapman

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Claudia Jordan, Kimberly Chapman and Jasmine Burke on the dancer floor for Bobby V’s performance

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 Bobby V took his performance to the dance floor and have everyone rocking

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 Celebrity Bloggers “Talking with Tami” and “Freddyo” clowning on the dance floor

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 Reality-star Marlo Hampton/Fashion Winner – Dallas The Stylist

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 Reality divas Andrea Kelly and Dr. Heavenly Kimes presenting the award for “Best in Makeup”

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 Colour U Cosmetics’ Karen Stallings went home with the win for “Best in Makeup

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 Other celebrity presenters included Christina Johnson and Palmer Williams 

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James Anthony won for “Best in Photography”

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 Celebrity Blogger Tami Reed receiving her award

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 Hosts Mykel Shannon Jenkins and Jasmine Burke thanking Kimberly Chapman

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Happy Birthday Kimberly Chapman and congrats SHEEN MAGAZINE!

Photo Credits: RayCornelius.com

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