Story compiled by Gloria Okezie-Okafor
The
event was honoured by beautiful faces, high flyers in the academia and
professional world, young budding artists, among others.
The
who is who in the media, movie, entertainment, police, and other security force
were equally on ground for this year Nollyfans award which held at the Duban
International Hotel there in Ogba Lagos.
The
convener of the event, Mr. Steven Akpos, in his brief opening remark started
that some criteria were put to consideration in selecting the awardees. In his
words, ''these are men and women who have paid their dues in their respective
fields. Behind the fame lies the pain.''
Those
awarded were: Morayo Afolabi-Brown, Director of Programmes at TVC Entertainment
and News; Ngozi Emedolibe, seasoned Journalist; Agatha Amata, Tv Personality;
Dom Daniel Anyanwu, Film Maker; Justice Myrrh, Movie Producer; Auto Xpat, TV
production supported by FRSC, LAVIS (VIS), LASTMA, Police Force, Customs, Kings
and Safety Ambassador.
Other
awardees were: Jide Johnson, Media Person; Mrs. Ezeji Oluchi, Movie Producer
and Actress; Mrs. Ngozi Orji, Actress, Costume Designer, Gospel Artist; CMC,
Media and Entertainment Brand; Zack Orji, Actor, Surveyor, Writer; Ngozi
Braide, SP; Ehiliz, Gospel Artist and Dancer; Linda Ikeji, Foremost Blogger and
Entrepreneur.
The
young were not left out as students of African Church Grammar School, Ms Oloye
Ayoola and Ms Onyetube Paschaline, emerged winners in their category of article
writers and mathematics.
Their
counterpart from a sister school, African Model College, Master Adegbamigbe
Olamide, emerged overall best with an outstanding performance in mathematics in
his own category.
Though
some of the awardees did not come in person, they had their awards picked by
their representatives.
Mr.
Jide Johnson, Deputy Provost NIJ, delivered a powerful rendition about
discovering your true self. Some of his words reads: ''The openness of ideas
and expression between the teacher and the student, is the hallmark of
education. Any culture that does not allow for such openness and free
expression, risk remaining under developed.
While
receiving the award for excellence on behalf of CMC Gladiators as best media group,
the founder of the group and UN Ambassador, Cornel Udofia who was overwhelmed
with joy, attributed the success to God's grace and to members commitment to
excellence.
The
remainder of the event was spice with musical presentation from young artists. Gospel
singer, Ehiliz took to stage to perform one her hit track which saw guests
climbing up the platform to join in the dance and excitement.
The
organizer of the event, Nollyfans Entertainment Media, promises a much bigger
outing during future event.
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