Akala put on a smitten display with his girlfriend Chanelle Newman at the Universal Focus Features DWA BAFTA afterparty on Sunday.
The British rapper, whose real name is Kingsley James McLean Daley, 41, has been romantically linked to Angelina Jolie for over a year – with them spotted together in places from Venice to New York.
But at the star-studded afterparty, Akala once again shut down any rumours of a romance with the actress, 49.
He arrived at the event held at London’s Maison Estelle with his girlfriend – film producer Chanelle.
For the occasion, Akala, whose real name is Kingsley James McLean Daley, looked stylish in a beige blazer layered over black trousers and a knitted polo shirt.
He finished the look with a pair of beige boots, a matching scarf, and accessorised with a chunky silver watch.
Akala put on a smitten display with his girlfriend Chanelle Newman at the Universal Focus Features DWA BAFTA afterparty on Sunday
The British rapper, whose real name is Kingsley James McLean Daley, 41, has been romantically linked to Angelina Jolie for over a year – with them spotted together in places from Venice to New York
Meanwhile Chanelle looked stunning in a sheer black top with a white feather print and smart black trousers.
The pair looked in high spirits as they posed for snaps together at the glamorous event.
It comes just weeks after Akala attended a Christmas party with Chanelle and introduced her to fellow guests as his ‘girlfriend’.
Chanelle is said to be friends with Angelina, with recent reports revealing that the British rapper’s relationship with the Hollywood star is purely platonic.
Despite months of speculation that the pair have been involved in a romance together, a source has told People that it’s just friendly.
The trio ‘all work together’ and Akala’s partner goes to ‘every event’ with them, their source adds.
There have been rumours of a romances since May, after In Touch reported that Angelina and Akala, have been dating for ‘more than a year.’
In August, they were reportedly seen leaving a Venice H๏τel together during the Venice Film Festival – which re-ignited the romance rumors.
But at the star-studded afterparty, Akala once again shut down any rumours of a romance with the actress, 49
Akala and Chanelle looked in high spirits as they posed for snaps together at the star studded event
‘She and Akala are not dating,’ People’s source said. ‘She is friends with him and his partner, Chanelle, who was also there.’
The insider added that they have been pals for ‘several years’ and that they ‘share the same pᴀssion when it comes to social and humanitarian causes.’
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Adding that the stars ‘did several collabs over the years that focus on global issues like human rights. Angie speaks very highly of him.’
Angelina has been seen with Akala on multiple occasions – including her London premiere for her opera singer movie Maria.
He has been at promotional events with her for her film Maria in New York City and Venice – as well at parties for her Atelier Jolie brand.
He was pictured in an Instagram carousel shared to her Atelier Jolie brand.
Angelina shares six children with ex-husband Brad Pitt: sons Maddox, 22, Pax, 20, and Knox, 16, and daughters Zahara, 19, Shiloh, 18, and Vivienne, 16.
It was a busy night at the BAFTAs which ended with the star-studded after party attended by Rosie, Demi Moore and Anna Kendrick.
Jolie used to be wed to Brad Pitt, but he is now dating jewelry executive Ines de Ramon; seen here in September in NYC
Mikey Madison and Adrien Brody scooped top gongs for Best Actor and Actress at 2025 BAFTAs, while Conclave and The Brutalist equally led the pack with four awards.
For his starring role in The Brutalist and her lead part in Independent film Anora, Adrien, 51, and Mikey, 25, accepted their awards on stage.
The biggest night in British film returned with actor David Tennant as host and an array of guest presenters on hand to deliver awards throughout the night.
Up against a huge list of 10 nominees, Conclave – who won Best Film – came up triumphs in BAFTAs very unique category Outstanding British Film Award – adding to their previous two gongs for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Editing.
The Brutalist won four awards including Adrien’s Best Actor, impressive Best Director gong for the well-deserving Brady Corbet, Best Cinematography gong and Best Original Score.
Warwick Davis pulled on the audience’s heartstrings as he paid an emotional tribute to his late wife Samantha David, who pᴀssed away last year, in his acceptance speech after being honoured with a BAFTA Fellowship.
BAFTA 2025 WINNERS
BEST FILM
Anora
The Brutalist
A Complete Unknown
Conclave – WINNER
Emilia Pérez
OUTSTANDING BRITISH FILM
Bird
Blitz
Conclave – WINNER
Gladiator II
Hard Truths
Kneecap
Lee
Love Lies Bleeding
The Outrun
Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
OUTSTANDING DEBUT BY A BRITISH WRITER, DIRECTOR OR PRODUCER
Hoard – Luna Carmoon (director, writer)
Kneecap – Rich Peppiatt (director, writer) – WINNER
Monkey Man – Dev Patel (director)
Santosh – Sandhya Suri (director, writer), James Bowsher (producer), Balthazar De Ganay (producer) [also produced by Alan McAlex, Mike Goodridge]
Sister Midnight – Karan Kandhari (director, writer)
BEST CHILDREN’S AND FAMILY FILM
Flow
Kensuke’s Kingdom
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl – WINNER
The Wild Robot
BEST FILM NOT IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
All We Imagine As Light
Emilia Pérez – WINNER
I’m Still Here
Kneecap
The Seed of the Sacred Fig
BEST DOCUMENTARY
Black Box Diaries
Daughters
No Other Land
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story – WINNER
Will & Harper
BEST ANIMATED FILM
Flow
Inside Out 2
Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl – WINNER
The Wild Robot
BEST CHILDREN’S AND FAMILY FILM
Flow
Kensuke’s Kingdom
Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
The Wild Robot
BEST DIRECTOR
Anora – Sean Baker
The Brutalist – Brady Corbet – WINNER
Conclave – Edward Berger
Dune: Part Two – Denis Villeneuve
Emilia Pérez – Jacques Audiard
The Substance – Coralie Fargeat
BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
Anora
The Brutalist
Kneecap
A Real Pain – WINNER
The Substance
BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
A Complete Unknown
Conclave – WINNER
Emilia Pérez
Nickel Boys
Sing Sing
BEST LEADING ACTRESS
Cynthia Erivo – Wicked
Karla Sofía Gascón – Emilia Pérez
Marianne Jean-Baptiste – Hard Truths
Mikey Madison – Anora – WINNER
Demi Moore – The Substance
Saoirse Ronan – The Outrun
BEST LEADING ACTOR
Adrien Brody – The Brutalist – WINNER
Timothée Chalamet – A Complete Unknown
Colman Domingo – Sing Sing
Ralph Fiennes – Conclave
Hugh Grant – Heretic
Sebastian Stan – The Apprentice
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Selena Gomez – Emilia Pérez
Ariana Grande – Wicked
Felicity Jones – The Brutalist
Jamie Lee Curtis – The Last Showgirl
Isabella Rossellini – Conclave
Zoe Saldaña – Emilia Pérez – WINNER
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Yura Borisov – Anora
Kieran Culkin – A Real Pain – WINNER
Clarence Maclin – Sing Sing
Edward Norton – A Complete Unknown
Guy Pearce – The Brutalist
Jeremy Strong – The Apprentice
BEST CASTING
Anora – WINNER
The Apprentice
A Complete Unknown
Conclave
Kneecap
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
The Brutalist – WINNER
Conclave
Dune: Part Two
Emilia Pérez
Nosferatu
BEST EDITING
Anora
Conclave – WINNER
Dune: Part Two
Emilia Pérez
Kneecap
BEST COSTUME DESIGN
Blitz
A Complete Unknown
Conclave
Nosferatu
Wicked – WINNER
BEST MAKE-UP AND HAIR
Dune: Part Two
Emilia Pérez
Nosferatu
The Substance – WINNER
Wicked
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE
The Brutalist – WINNER
Conclave
Emilia Pérez
Nosferatu
The Wild Robot
BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
The Brutalist
Conclave
Dune: Part Two
Nosferatu
Wicked – WINNER
BEST SOUND
Blitz
Dune: Part Two – WINNER
Gladiator II
The Substance
Wicked
BEST VISUAL SPECIAL EFFECTS
Better Man
Dune: Part Two – WINNER
Gladiator II
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Wicked
BEST BRITISH SHORT ANIMATION
Adiós
Mog’s Christmas
Wander to Wonder – WINNER
BEST BRITISH SHORT FILM
The Flowers Stand Silently, Witnessing
Marion
Milk
Rock, Paper, Scissors – WINNER
Stomach Bug
RISING STAR AWARD (VOTED FOR BY THE PUBLIC)
Marisa Abela
Jharrel Jerome
David Jonsson – WINNER
Mikey Madison
Nabhaan Rizwan
