Eko Heritage Awards

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Eko Heritage Awards
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Awarded forPromoters of Lagos cultural heritage
CountryNigeria
Presented byIvory Forte Entertainment
First award2021
Website ekoheritageaward.com

The Eko Heritage Awards was established in 2021 and is endorsed by the Lagos State Government. The Award celebrates and appreciates promoters of the Lagos State's cultural heritage which includes individuals and organisations from different sectors of the economy like Fashion, Agriculture, Media and also the Oil and Gas industries. The award is presented by Ivory forte entertainment and it is in two segments; The Honorary award category and the Online Voting Category. [1] Some notable recipients of the Eko Heritage Awards include Makayla Malaka, Nancy Isime, Toyin Lawani, Nasboi, Deyemi Okanlawon, Mercy Aigbe, Kayode Kasum, Osas Ighodaro, Mr. Macaroni, Iyabo Ojo and several others. [2] [3] [4]

Contents

Ceremonies

First edition (2021)

The maiden edition was launched in 2021.

Second edition (2022)

The second edition of the Eko Heritage Awards was held on July 10, 2022, at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, over 25 persons received honorary awards some of which include HRM Oba Olufolarin, Hazmat Yusuf, Babajimi Benson, Makayla Malaka, Maria Chike Benjamin, MC perenpe and several others. They were musical performances by Makayla Malaka, Bustapop, Yemilee and Adeyemi and his afrosonic band. The show also witnessed a beauty pageant, Miss Eko International, which was won by Miss Surulere. [5] [6] [7] One of recognised brand at the second edition was De Sure Fraimz as they emerged Real estate company of the year at the voter's choice category. [8]

Third edition (2023)

The third edition was held on Sunday July 16, 2023 at the Lagos Oriental Hotel. Nollywood actresses Mercy Aigbe and Nancy Isime emerged winners of Eko leadership award and Eko Most Stylish Personality respectively. [9] [10] [11] Popular content creator Moyosoreoluwa emerged media personality of the year, [12] content creator Nasboi emerged social content creator of the year. and Ashmusy also emerged winner at the third edition. [1] Some of the brands that emerged winners at the third edition is a traveling agency, TMT Travels and tours Limited, they emerged the best distinctive traveling agency of the year. [13] Mr Ideal Nigeria also emerged Best Male pageant brand. [14]

Categories

The following are the current categories as of 2024

Honorary award categories

Online voting award categories

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References

  1. 1 2 Onikoyi, Ayo (2023-05-21). "Ashmusy, Nasboi, others make winners list of Eko Awards". Vanguard. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  2. ↑ Yaakugh, Kumashe (2023-07-18). ""Well deserved": Nancy Isime award 'Most Stylish Personality' at event". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  3. ↑ THEWILL, Shade Wesley-Metibogun (2023-07-18). "Mercy Aigbe Bags Eko Leadership Award" . Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  4. ↑ Onikoyi, Ayo (2024-06-02). "Osas Ighodaro, Kiekie Mr. Macaroni, others bag Eko Heritage Awards 2024". Vanguard. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
  5. ↑ Online, Tribune (2022-08-18). "MC Peperenpe bags Eko Heritage awards as best compère". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  6. ↑ Olawale, Gabriel (2022-07-11). "Eko Heritage Awards holds second edition: Honours over 25 persons". Vanguard. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  7. ↑ Reporter (2022-05-28). "Oluwakemi Arewa Emerges Eko Female Events Compère Of The Year". City People Magazine. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  8. ↑ Okojie, Josephine (2022-07-13). "De Sure Fraimz wins Real Estate 2022 Eko Heritage Awards -". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  9. ↑ Trin, Mercy (2023-07-18). ""Strong women" Mercy Aigbe recalls her special moment with Nancy Isime as they bag award (Video)". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  10. ↑ Oluwayemi, Oluwapelumi (2023-07-18). "Nancy Isime Bags 'Eko Most Stylish Personality' Award". PM News Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  11. ↑ Oluwayemi, Oluwapelumi (2023-07-17). "Mercy Aigbe bags Eko Leadership Award". PM News Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  12. ↑ Rapheal (2023-07-18). "Moyosoreoluwa wins media personality award". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  13. ↑ David (2023-07-17). "TMT wins 2023 Eko distinctive traveling agency award". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  14. ↑ "Eko Heritage Awards: Mr Ideal Nigeria emerges best male pageant brand | The Paradise News". theparadise.ng. 2023-07-17. Archived from the original on 2024-06-02. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  15. ↑ Usoboh, Edwin; Telegraph, New (2022-06-24). "Eko Heritage Awards back for second edition, unveils list of Honourary Awardees - New Telegraph". newtelegraphng.com. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
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