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Davido, Rema, Shallipoppi, ready for Edo Festival, awards in UK
The 2024 edition of the Edo Festival and Awards in the United Kingdom is generating widespread buzz, with Nigerian music stars Rema, Shallipoppi, and Davido dominating several award categories.
The excitement escalated after the organisers, JJ Barry Conglomerate, unveiled the nomination list for this year’s event. The company is optimistic that the upcoming festival, marking its 14th edition, will surpass all previous ones in scale and impact.
Ken Odeh, Chief Executive Officer of the UK-based entertainment outfit, revealed that the festival will take place from November 15 to November 17, 2024.
He added that the awards ceremony, which includes 15 categories, will serve as the grand finale of the event’s activities.
Odeh noted that the nominees this year span a diverse range of sectors, including politics, business, philanthropy, and entertainment, highlighting the inclusive nature of the awards.
“We have fifteen categories already earmarked and voting is already ongoing on our website www.edofestival.com.”
“Some of the nominees include top politicians like former governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole, Senators Monday Okpebholo and Neda Imasuen, Hon Dennis Idahosa, Hon Odianosen Okojie, Hon Julius Ihonvbere, Hon Billy Osawaru, among others.
“There is also a special category that recognises the likes of Sir Chief Dr. Gabriel Igbinedion, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome and Archbishop Dr Margaret Idahosa.”
“Some big players in Nigeria’s Nollywood who have received nominations like; Linda Osifo, Nancy Isime, Yvonne Jegede, Ruth Kadiri, Adesua Etomi, Osas Ighodaro, Sandra Aigbogun, Mercy Aigbe, Enado Odigie, Angela Eguavoen, Etinosa Idemudia, etc”.
The JJ Barry Conglomerate CEO also added that there will be a non-voting category which is an Honorary Award to be bestowed on His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolopkolor, Oba Ewuare II, The Oba of Benin for being the pride and defender of the Benin Kingdom.
The three-day event will be held at the Radisson Blu in London.
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