Amaka Igwe, DJ Jimmy JATT, Edi Lawani, D’banj, Nelson Brown, Kunle Bakare, Kenny Ogungbe and Efe Omorogbe
The
Nigerian Entertainment Conference which showcased very interesting
sessions ranging from the areas of music, movies, business, media and
CSR, ended with some of Nigeria’s most notable entertainment
practitioners receiving the inaugural NET honours (Honorary awards).
A total number of nineteen awards were
given to select numbers of honourees who have performed very well in
their respective fields. They included veteran music producer, Nelson Brown, Afro beat legend, Femi Kuti and African pop icon, 2Face Idibia.
Others are Niteshift Coliseum creator, Ken Caleb-Olumese, Juju legend, King Sunny Ade, godfather of Nigerian comedy, Ali Baba, Fuji icon, K1, revered movie makers, Amaka Igwe and Tunde Kelani, distinguished publishers, Kunle Bakare, Mayor Akinpelu and Femi Akintunde Johnson, music superstars, Dbanj and Don Jazzy, showbiz practitioner, Edi Lawani, renowned music label and media bosses, Kenny Ogungbe and Dayo Adeneye as well as Nigeria’s number one DJ, DJ Jimmy Jatt.
D’banj
Together, this remarkable duo created a new sound and culture that birthed what the pop scene thrives on today. A rare combination of musical skills and entertainment genius, D’Banj and Don Jazzy, through Mo’Hits, created a fresh sound, and together built what was until last year, Nigeria’s most popular record label
NELSON BROWN
Accomplished producer and hit-maker, Nelson Brown was responsible for most of the biggest hits of the nineties, giving millions of Nigerians and musicians of the time, the soundtrack of their lives for many years. Nelson Brown, recipient of the inaugural NET Honours, is being recognised tonight, for his great musical work, philanthropy and for using his talent to empower many musicians who would otherwise have been unable to employ his services.
Accomplished producer and hit-maker, Nelson Brown was responsible for most of the biggest hits of the nineties, giving millions of Nigerians and musicians of the time, the soundtrack of their lives for many years. Nelson Brown, recipient of the inaugural NET Honours, is being recognised tonight, for his great musical work, philanthropy and for using his talent to empower many musicians who would otherwise have been unable to employ his services.
KEN CALEB OLUMESE
The Guv’Nur of Niteshift Coliseum, the grand daddy of the night club industry is one of Nigeria’s most consistent entertainment icons, turning night clubbing into a respectable business, and teaching many the ropes for many years.
The Guv’Nur of Niteshift Coliseum, the grand daddy of the night club industry is one of Nigeria’s most consistent entertainment icons, turning night clubbing into a respectable business, and teaching many the ropes for many years.
Nigerian Breweries Senior Strategy Manager, Tony Agenmonmen, Edi Lawani and NET Newspapers publisher Ayeni Adekunle
EDI LAWANI
Rarely celebrated, Edi Lawani is a walking encyclopedia of the entertainment industry in Nigeria. A major force behind the success of many events across the country, Edi is a hardworker who has helped build many music careers, while building a support system that’ yet to be beaten
Rarely celebrated, Edi Lawani is a walking encyclopedia of the entertainment industry in Nigeria. A major force behind the success of many events across the country, Edi is a hardworker who has helped build many music careers, while building a support system that’ yet to be beaten
FEMI KUTI
Femi Anikulapo-Kuti, the Grammy-nominated afrobeat giant is one of Nigeria’s greatest musicians, and a pride to the entire African continent. A world-famous performer, Kuti is one of the most decorated Nigerian musicians alive; one of the most prolific, and a role model for many hoping to build international careers without cutting corners.
Femi Anikulapo-Kuti, the Grammy-nominated afrobeat giant is one of Nigeria’s greatest musicians, and a pride to the entire African continent. A world-famous performer, Kuti is one of the most decorated Nigerian musicians alive; one of the most prolific, and a role model for many hoping to build international careers without cutting corners.
Chairman of NET Editorial baord, Chris
Ihidero, Nigerian Brewries Senior Strategy Manager, Tony Agenmonmen, Now
Muzik boss and 2face’s manager Efe Omorogbe and NET Newspapers
Publisher Ayeni Adekunle
2FACE IDIBIA
Africa’s most iconic pop music icon, Innocent 2face Idibia is not a stranger to awards and honours. Yet, he continues to achieve many firsts, recording endless milestones that make it impossible to stop pouring encomiums on him. Idibia continues to show that it is possible to combine critical and commercial acclaim, possible to be loved at home and abroad. And there’s almost no contemporary musician he’s not influenced.
Africa’s most iconic pop music icon, Innocent 2face Idibia is not a stranger to awards and honours. Yet, he continues to achieve many firsts, recording endless milestones that make it impossible to stop pouring encomiums on him. Idibia continues to show that it is possible to combine critical and commercial acclaim, possible to be loved at home and abroad. And there’s almost no contemporary musician he’s not influenced.
Amaka Igwe
AMAKA IGWE
Mrs Amaka Igwe is a teacher, writer, producer and director. Reverred and loved by many. she’s helped build many careers, and businesses, helped established a positive culture for the industry, and she continues to break new grounds in Tv and film
Mrs Amaka Igwe is a teacher, writer, producer and director. Reverred and loved by many. she’s helped build many careers, and businesses, helped established a positive culture for the industry, and she continues to break new grounds in Tv and film
ALI BABA
Ali Baba, the comedians’ comedian, receives this special NET Honours, for his contribution to the development of the comedy industry in Nigeria. Ali brought respect and pride to an industry no one gave a chance; and he helped build a business out of an art no one thought could be commercially viable
Ali Baba, the comedians’ comedian, receives this special NET Honours, for his contribution to the development of the comedy industry in Nigeria. Ali brought respect and pride to an industry no one gave a chance; and he helped build a business out of an art no one thought could be commercially viable
K1 THE ULTIMATE
KWAM 1, the revolutionary Fuji musician changed the face of modern Fuji music, bringing the art to new, sophisticated audiences, while helping change the perception of the elites and corporate Nigeria about a street genre.
KWAM 1, the revolutionary Fuji musician changed the face of modern Fuji music, bringing the art to new, sophisticated audiences, while helping change the perception of the elites and corporate Nigeria about a street genre.
Nigerian Brewries Senior Strategy Manager, Tony Agenmonmen, NET Newspapers Publisher Ayeni Adekunle and DJ Jimmy JATT
DJ JIMMY JATT
We’re decorating DJ Jimmy JATT, with the special NET Honours tonight, for his tremendous role, in the development of modern Nigerian music and especially pop/hip-hop culture, and his strong influence on the acceptability of the art of disc jockeying in Nigeria. A teacher and mentor to many, he continues to hold the ladder for upcomers, helping hundreds kick start their careers.
We’re decorating DJ Jimmy JATT, with the special NET Honours tonight, for his tremendous role, in the development of modern Nigerian music and especially pop/hip-hop culture, and his strong influence on the acceptability of the art of disc jockeying in Nigeria. A teacher and mentor to many, he continues to hold the ladder for upcomers, helping hundreds kick start their careers.
Chairman of NET Editorial baord, Chris
Ihidero, Nigerian Brewries Senior Strategy Manager, Tony Agenmonmen, NET
Newspapers Publisher Ayeni Adekunle and Encomium publisher Kunle Bakare
KUNLE BAKARE, FEMI AKINTUNDE-JOHNSON AND MAYOR AKINPELU
These gentlemen, fine journalists, celebrity reporters and managers are the architects of modern celebrity journalism in Nigeria. They’re receiving the NET HONOURS TONIGHT, for their work all through the years, especially at FAME WEEKLY, the definitive celebrity magazine that changed the face of the industry for good
These gentlemen, fine journalists, celebrity reporters and managers are the architects of modern celebrity journalism in Nigeria. They’re receiving the NET HONOURS TONIGHT, for their work all through the years, especially at FAME WEEKLY, the definitive celebrity magazine that changed the face of the industry for good
TUNDE KELANI
Tunde Kelani, an internationally-renowned cinematographer, director, producer and manager, is one of the few who have put quality first since day one.
With many award-winning, critically-acclaimed movies under his belt, and a strong passion for cultural revival, Kelani is a great role model, and huge inspiration for those coming behind; the kind of examples we want to throw up and flaunt for the world to see.
Tunde Kelani, an internationally-renowned cinematographer, director, producer and manager, is one of the few who have put quality first since day one.
With many award-winning, critically-acclaimed movies under his belt, and a strong passion for cultural revival, Kelani is a great role model, and huge inspiration for those coming behind; the kind of examples we want to throw up and flaunt for the world to see.
Kenny ‘Keke’ Ogungbe
KEKE AND D-ONE
Kenny Ogungbe and Dayo Adeneye are being honoured tonight, for bringing fresh ideas to music television, when it was badly needed. From AIT Jamz to Primetime Jamz, and later Primetime Entertainment, the made youth culture and pop music fashionable, drawing the attention of millions of young Nigerians, with positive implications for the brands targeting this demography. And with Kennis music, they embraced local music, giving a voice to many talented but helpless artistes other labels had ignored.
Kenny Ogungbe and Dayo Adeneye are being honoured tonight, for bringing fresh ideas to music television, when it was badly needed. From AIT Jamz to Primetime Jamz, and later Primetime Entertainment, the made youth culture and pop music fashionable, drawing the attention of millions of young Nigerians, with positive implications for the brands targeting this demography. And with Kennis music, they embraced local music, giving a voice to many talented but helpless artistes other labels had ignored.
OPA WILLIAMS
Although he is a Nollywood producer, Opa Williams is being honoured tonight not for his movies, but for the impact of his brain child ‘Nite of a thousand laughs’ on the discovery and development of comedians around the country.
Although he is a Nollywood producer, Opa Williams is being honoured tonight not for his movies, but for the impact of his brain child ‘Nite of a thousand laughs’ on the discovery and development of comedians around the country.
KING SUNNY ADE
With hundreds of albums to his name, multiple Grammy nominations, endless hits and a career that has lasted over four decades, King Sunny Ade is a living legend, and one of the greatest African musicians ever. The guitarist, composer, band leader, performer and businessman is being honoured tonight, for his consistency, his musical genius, and positive influence on today’s generation of entertainers…
With hundreds of albums to his name, multiple Grammy nominations, endless hits and a career that has lasted over four decades, King Sunny Ade is a living legend, and one of the greatest African musicians ever. The guitarist, composer, band leader, performer and businessman is being honoured tonight, for his consistency, his musical genius, and positive influence on today’s generation of entertainers…
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