Freedom, One World by Detrench Wins 2023 Telly Award

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WASHINGTON, D.C.--Freedom, One World, a music video from Liberian entrepreneur and entertainer, Abraham P. “Detrench” Kallon, has won The Telly Award in the General Music Social Video category. 

“I am shockingly pleased and honored to have been named Bronze Winner of the best General-Music Social Video in The 44th Annual Telly Awards,” Kallon said. “We shot this music video during the pandemic in Washington, D.C., to let the world know that ‘we are one’ no matter our differences. So many people lost loved ones and their way of life during Covid. That crystallized for us the need to understand that the world’s sustainability relies on the well-being of humanity and on peace, justice, love, and unity. This is what Freedom, One World is all about. The new world order. We need to end racism. Violence is not the answer.”

Produced by Kallon through his DePRO Global-DePRO FILMZ division, FREEDOM, ONE WORLD BY DETRENCH (MUSIC VIDEO) was named 2023 Best Social Video in the General Music Category. The video was shot in and around D.C. in 2021 by Simms, a member of the Voice of America production team. The song and music video Freedom, One World was written, arranged, directed, edited, produced, and performed by Abraham P. “Detrench” Kallon & The DePRO Global Group. Cornelius “Godson CEO” Wright engineered the instrumental beats.

The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television across all screens and is judged by leaders from video platforms, television, streaming networks, and production companies, and includes Adobe, BBC World Service, Netflix, Dow Jones, Complex Networks, Jennifer Garner, A&E Networks, Hearst Media, Nickelodeon, National Geographic Society, ESPN Films, RYOT, Partizan and Vimeo.

“The caliber of the work this season coming from creators such as Detrench, truly has reflected the theme of breaking out and standing out,” said Telly’s Executive Director, Sabrina Dridje. “Our industry is experimenting with new technologies like never before, crafting truly compelling stories to draw attention to some of the world’s most pressing issues, and companies big and small are turning to more sustainable practices to break the cycle of past production processes.” 

The announcement caps a year-long celebration of creators and talent who truly stand out during a time when the ubiquity of screens brings more clutter than quality into our lives. These are the creators and innovators who spotlight diverse voices, who are building a more sustainable industry, and who break through the static with their creativity. 

In function of this, a series of new categories were introduced to reflect and celebrate ways in which video is being used as a force for good, and the ways in which emerging technologies are pushing the boundaries of innovation. New categories this season included Virtual Art Direction, Use of Motion Capture, and Digital Environments alongside new honors in Pro Bono, CSR, and Video Journalism to celebrate ethical, philanthropic, and educational work. 

This was a record-breaking year with nearly 13,000 entries from across the globe and top video and television content producers such as Airbnb, Audible, BET Networks/BET Digital, BritBox, Disney, FEMA, Gaumont, Golden State Warriors, MediaMonks, NASA, National Geographic Society, Netflix, Paramount, PBS Digital Studios and more. 


The full list of the 44th Annual Telly Awards winners can be found at www.tellyawards.com/winners. 

DePRO Global is a professional e-commerce, technology, procurement, and digital communications brand. It specializes in skill and talent discovery, content development, and marketing. Its creative and innovative services include web app design and development, video production, training, procurement consulting, as well as entertainment and human resource management. It provides animation production, photography, videography, and visual and sound editing. It is dedicated to bringing African innovation and entertainment to the world while delivering the best results to its clients.

Watch the award-winning video here
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See more music from Detrench here

Visit Detrench’s Music Website: https://detrench1deproglobal.hearnow.com

Please contact DePRO Global Group for inquiries: info@depro-idb.com or call +1 202-415-8179

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About The Telly Awards 
The Telly Awards is the premier award honoring video and television across all screens. Established in 1979, The Telly Awards receives over 12,000 entries from all 50 states and 5 continents. Entrants are judged by The Telly Awards Judging Council—an industry body of over 200 leading experts, including advertising agencies, production companies, and major television networks, reflective of the multiscreen industry The Telly Awards celebrates. Partners of The Telly Awards include Green The Bid, SeriesFest, Video Consortium, Ghetto Film School, We Are Parable, Future of Film, NAB, Stash, NYWIFT, Production Hub with support from The Commercial Director’s Diversity Program.
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