Solange has received the Webby Award

Solange Knowles has received the 2017 Webby Award in the category of Special Achievement - Webby Artist of the Year. “Not only is Solange one of the greatest artists of our time, but she’s also a true artist of the online generation,” the official statement says. Webby Awards organizers recognize her for her projects such as Saint Records and her Saint Heron website celebrating diversity, and promoting racial and social justice.

11. May 2017

The award is presented by International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. The aim of Webby Awards is to celebrate the internet in form of websites, social media, films, music videos and other media. This award was given to the likes of Jérôme Jarre or Kanye West in the past. This year’s list of winners features Lady Gaga, Coldplay or Kendrick Lamar.

More information here: webbyawards.com/winners/2017/special-achievement/webby-artist-of-the-year/solange/