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

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1 month 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.

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Okoroji Promises Unforgettable COSON Week

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1 week ago

December 12, 2024

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Former President of PMAN and now, Chairman of COSON, Chief Tony Okoroji, has declared that the COSON Week scheduled to take place between May 25 and May 31, 2025 will be truly unforgettable.

Chief Okoroji made the declaration in his address to the just concluded Annual General Meeting of Nigeria’s No 1 copyright collective management organization, Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON), at which the 2024 royalty distribution of a whopping =N=465.5 million was approved.

These are the very words of the well-known master planner and producer of remarkable events: “one of the many important decisions taken by the COSON Board at its meeting of November 6 was the approval for the hosting of a master-blaster edition of the iconic “COSON WEEK” in May 2025.

The Board also directed that every step should be taken immediately to begin the mobilization of all “mobilizables” to ensure that COSON WEEK 2025 is, in every way, unforgettable”.

Continuing, Chief Tony Okoroji, the creator of the famous Nigerian Music Awards that played host to Presidents, Governors, Ministers, Ambassadors and stars from around the world, said, “COSON Week is the flagship week of our great society, during which we roll out wall-to-wall high-profile events to entertain, to inform, to communicate, to educate and to project an unassailable brand.

COSON week 2025 will bring joy to many. We will deploy the events of COSON Week 2025 to tell Nigerians that despite the difficulties we face, all is not lost. We will use COSON Week 2025 to propagate the importance of creativity and entertainment to the economic and socio-political well-being of Nigeria”.

Chief Okoroji went on to say: “We are now at the planning stage of COSON Week 2025. We intend to mobilize all “mobilizables” as ordered by the Board. As we enter the new year, we will begin to unfold the different events, the venues and their specific attractions. One thing I can assure you is that COSON Week 2025 will be truly unforgettable. Please, fasten your seat belts!”.

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Pop Singer Davido Congratulates Ghana’s President-elect, Mahama

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2 weeks ago

December 9, 2024

Eric

Famous musician, Davido, has congratulated John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), on winning the December 7 elections.

In a post shared with his millions of followers on X, Davido, whose real name is David Adedeji Adeleke, celebrated the news with a simple yet joyful post.

Mahama, who was president of Ghana between July 2012 and January 2017 has also been congratulated by his main opposition Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia

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In a concession speech delivered on Sunday, Mr Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate, stated that internal data from his party indicates that the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has secured victory in both the presidential and parliamentary polls.

“Let me say that the data from our own internal collation of the election results indicate that former President John Dramani Mahama has won the presidential election decisively,” Bawumia said.

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Jay-Z Tops Forbes’ Greatest Rappers of All Time List

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2 weeks ago

December 5, 2024

Eric

Forbes has named American rapper, Sean Carter aka Jay-Z, as the greatest rapper of all time.

The publication recently released its 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time list, celebrating the best in the hip-hop world.

Jay-Z topped the list, followed by Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, J. Cole, and Tupac at numbers 2, 3, 4, and 5, respectively.

Drake, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Nas, and Eminem complete the top 10.

Also on the list are Andre 300 (11), The Notorious B.I.G (12), Missy Elliott (13), Chuck D (14), A$AP Rocky (15), Lil’ Kim (16), Tyler, the Creator (17), Snoop Dogg (18), Ghostface Killah (19) and Common (20).

Popular names in hip-hop like 50 Cent, Ice Cube, Juice WRLD, Lauryn Hill, Dr. Dre, Queen Latifah, Busta Rhymes, Future, Childish Gambino, Bad Bunny, Pusha T, Cardi B and Young Thug, rank at number 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34, 40, 46, 48 and 49, respectively.