On Friday 20th April 2012,The Abuja Young Entrepreneurs Awards (AYE Awards) took place at the Abuja International Conference Centre.
The event which was tagged a night of glamour and entertainment, was hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchenduand Matilda Duncan of Rhythm FM Abuja and saw 11 individuals given awards for their non stop entrepreneurial contributions in Abuja. Three Honorary awards were also given at the event.
Guests were welcomed into the hall with the sonorous voice of rising Abuja music act – Mystro. Afterwards, Bikiya Graham-Douglas gave her rendition of the National anthem. In between award presentations, attendees enjoyed rib cracking jokes by Ajebo and Chigurl and danced to musical performances by White Nigerian with Terry da Rapman and Omawumi who gave a 5 stellar song performance. Fashion and style nominees also presented some of their most creative fashion pieces at the event.
To drive home the message behind the awards, the organisers – Samiah Oyekan-Ahmed of Fusion Lifestyle Ltd and Habiba Sha’aba Afonja of The Connector Ltd. spoke on the reason behind the awards and its long term objectives. Top Nigerian entrepreneurs including Bruce Ayonote (CEO Suburban Telecomms), Alhaji Isiaka Rabiu (MD IRS Airlines) and Tony Ifechukwu (Representative of the CBN governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi) were also present to address attendees.
The event ended with a spectacular performance by Wizkid. Didn’t attend?
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The event which was tagged a night of glamour and entertainment, was hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchenduand Matilda Duncan of Rhythm FM Abuja and saw 11 individuals given awards for their non stop entrepreneurial contributions in Abuja. Three Honorary awards were also given at the event.
Guests were welcomed into the hall with the sonorous voice of rising Abuja music act – Mystro. Afterwards, Bikiya Graham-Douglas gave her rendition of the National anthem. In between award presentations, attendees enjoyed rib cracking jokes by Ajebo and Chigurl and danced to musical performances by White Nigerian with Terry da Rapman and Omawumi who gave a 5 stellar song performance. Fashion and style nominees also presented some of their most creative fashion pieces at the event.
To drive home the message behind the awards, the organisers – Samiah Oyekan-Ahmed of Fusion Lifestyle Ltd and Habiba Sha’aba Afonja of The Connector Ltd. spoke on the reason behind the awards and its long term objectives. Top Nigerian entrepreneurs including Bruce Ayonote (CEO Suburban Telecomms), Alhaji Isiaka Rabiu (MD IRS Airlines) and Tony Ifechukwu (Representative of the CBN governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi) were also present to address attendees.
The event ended with a spectacular performance by Wizkid. Didn’t attend?
Photos
Hosts - Matilda Duncan & Ebuka Obi-Uchendu
Terry Da Rapman & White Nigerian
Chigurl
Omawumi performing her hit tracks
Wizkid
White Nigerian, Omawumi & Eku Edewor
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