Will Smith makes first in-person awards show appearance since Oscars slap

Will Smith makes first in-person awards show appearance since Oscars slap (James Manning/PA)

Will Smith has made his first in-person appearance at an awards show since his infamous slap at last year’s Oscars.

The US actor accepted the beacon award at the African American Film Critics Association Awards (AAFCA) on Wednesday night, for his work on the historical drama Emancipation.