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CNN’s Busari, Efex Confirmed for Mega Star Man of the Decade Awards

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5 months ago

November 18, 2024

Eric

Momentum is gathering ahead of (Megastar Man of the Decade Award (MMOTDA) organised by MegaStar Magazine, a renowned publication brand that celebrates People, Business and Events.

Holding on 1st December, 2024 at the Prestigious Wells Carlton Hotel and Apartments in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, an international broadcast journalist and tv host, CNN senior editor for Africa, Stephanie Busari has confirmed availability as the host. Also to feature as co-host is Dr Efex popularly known as Efex De Entertainer.

According to the organisers of the award, the decision to pick the experience host, compere, moderator and award winning journalist who has about 20 years in the industry is to give it the ambience of global outlook especially going by the categories of awardees that will be recognised that day.

The project director of Megastar Man of the Decade Award (MMOTDA) Adeniyi Ifetayo Moses while addressing journalists said Busari is a veteran broadcast journalist who has paid her dues in the industry has worked with some of the globally renowned media organizations, including the BBC.

According to him, proceeds from MMOTDA will be channeled to corporate social responsibility especially underserved communities in Abuja.

He said projects such as borehole, school renovation and furniture for schools within the FCT and other projects that will impact the society.

He said this is a way of improving lives of communities pursuant to the magazine’s corporate social responsibility.

Among those to be honoured include Senator representing Delta North, Sen. Ned Nwoko, founder Ovation magazine and veteran journalist, Dele Momodu, late Hosa Wells Okunbo, President Paul kegami, Nasarawa Governor Engr Sule Abdullahi, Dr Mike Adenuga, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Teni Makanaki, Davido and several other prominent Nigerians who have made immense contributions in the last ten years.

The lead host, Busari wields deep knowledge of Hosting and Moderation of Events and Conferences and Expertly facilitates engaging and impactful events.

Skilled in moderating panels and discussions with high-profile participants, Busari also facilitates Media Training for Senior Executives, Provides comprehensive training to enhance media presence and performance.

Additionally, she stands out as an expert in Personal Branding and Visibility Strategy, Develops customized strategies to boost personal and professional brand visibility, Focuses on leveraging strengths and unique qualities to stand out in competitive markets.

Efex De Entertainer also has years of expertise in event anchoring, moderation and the corporate MC.

He was once chief protocol to former Governor of Edo state adams Oshiomhole, An Harvard Alumni.

There would also be Megastar Man of the decade Posthumous for late Captain Hosa Okunbo for pioneering Private Marine security in Nigeria. Friends of Nigeria award category, designed for foreign nationals whose businesses or services to the Nigerian nation have made life easier and few Diasporans who have been good ambassadors to the country.

There would be a panel discussion with the theme SOCIAL ENTERPRISE, A CATALYST FOR DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA where bright minds will proffer solutions on how to improve the lives of our people and develop the nation.

Entertainment

GLO Supports Radio Voice, Sponsors Exclusive Premiere

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6 days ago

April 11, 2025

Eric

Digital solutions provider, Globacom, last Sunday sponsored the premier of Radio Voice, the much-anticipated movie produced by Richard Mofe-Damijo.

At the event held at the Alliance Francaise, Mike Adenuga Centre, Ikoyi, Lagos, Mofe-Damijo described the movie as “the triumph of the human spirit over adversity. It’s about the life of people on radio and their challenges and the things they have to go through; cyber bullying and the like, and succeeding against all odds. I don’t want to reveal everything about it; it’s a movie everyone needs to watch”.

Explaining why he is venturing into movie production, he explained, “It’s time when it’s time, you know. I’ve produced before but this is the first time in the new era, so to speak”.

Since launch in 2003, Globacom has carved a niche as the biggest corporate supporter of Nigeria’s entertainment industry. The company has signed on many musicians, actors and comedians as brand ambassadors, sponsored several entertainment reality shows including X Factor, Glo Naija Sings, Battle of the Year and Dance with Peter, and also hosted several music and comedy shows across Nigerian cities to avail talents in the industry the grace to their gifts.

Radio Voice is a motivational story of resilience, passion and transformation. It features notable Nollywood giants including Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD), who equally produced the movie; Nse Ikpe Etim, Nancy Isime, Deyemi Okanlawon, Damilola Adegbite and Timini Egbuson.

Radio Voice has the support of the Office of the Vice President as it is meant to complement the Federal Government’s investment in the Creative Arts and Digital Transformation.

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Davido Chooses August for White Wedding with Heartthrob Chioma in Miami, US

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1 week ago

April 9, 2025

Eric

Afrobeat music singer, Davido, has announced that his Church wedding with Chioma will take place in August, 2025.

The singer disclosed this in a recent interview with The Breakfast Club.

He likened the upcoming event with the traditional marriage in Nigeria, which he said was a “Carnival”.

Davido said: “I’m doing my white wedding in Miami (USA) in August. The wedding I did was traditional; it was like a carnival in Nigeria, like a holiday. The whole world stood still. Me and my wife’s relationship was in the public eye, especially after I did that one song.

“So, a lot of things happened. Even apart from losing our child, I messed up a lot of times so that full circle moment everyone was like finally she can get what she deserves.”

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Glo-sponsored African Voices Features Gospel Artistes, Nathaniel Bassey, Mercy Chinwo

Published

2 weeks ago

April 4, 2025

Eric

Reputable gospel artiste, Nathaniel Bassey and his equally accomplished female colleague, Mercy Chinwo will be starring this week on African Voices Changemakers, CNN International’s magazine programme bankrolled by telecommunications company, Globacom.

The 30-minute soar-away show anchored by Larry Madowo will air on DSTV Channel 401 on Saturday at 8.30 a.m. with a repeat the same day at noon. On Sunday, two more repeats will be shown at 4.30 a.m. and 2 p.m. and on Monday at 4 a.m. The same broadcast schedule will be followed next week.

The audience will be sharing the stories of the duo’s ascendancy to fame and their staing power in the genre of music. Bassey’s musical prowess has continue to draw attention in person and online, especially with The Halleluiah Challenge while Mercy Chinwo serenades her fans with her voice, stage presence and charisma.

Bassey, a native of Akwa Ibom State, was born 27 August 1981. He has carved a niche for himself as a notable singer, trumpeter and gospel songwriter popularly known for his songs including “Yahweh Sabaoth”, “Ebenezer”, “Tobechukwu” “Imela”, “Onise Iyanu”, and “Olowogbogboro” and for his humility.

He studied International Relations and Politics at the University of Lagos before relocating to London where he studied Politics and later Music at the Middlesex University Summer School also in the United Kingdom and has successfully affirmed himself as one of the prominent and most listened-to gospel ministers in Nigeria. His music traverses different genres such as jazz, worship, hymns and medley. He is a Pastor of The Redeemed Christian Church Of God, King’s Court in Victoria Island, Lagos.

On her part, Mercy Nnenda Chinwo-Blessed was born September 5, 1991. She is a Nigerian gospel singer, actress, and songwriter who began singing in church at age six. In 2017, she signed a recording contract with EeZee Conceptz after which she released her first single “Excess Love” in 2018. She bagged a degree in Human Resources Management from the International Business Management Institute (IBMI). She emerged the Gospel Artiste of the year at the AFRIMMA Awards in 2020 and won the Africa Gospel Music of the year, CLIMA Africa Award 2022, among other awards.