25th April, 2014
Funsho Arogundade
On Wednesday, 23 April, music and movie greats Onyeka Onwenu, Jide Kosoko, Adebayo Salami, Sunday ‘Aluwe’ Omobolanle, Ebenezer Obey, and Daddy Showkey were some of the notable entertainment figures that received the NET Honours 2014.
These luminaries were honoured alongside 11 others including two post-humous recipients —Christy Essien Igbokwe and Sonny Okosuns— at the just concluded second edition of Nigerian Entertainment Conference held at the Grand Ballroom of Eko Hotel and Suites. The event was organised by Nigerian Entertainment Today, NET Newspapers.
Others include media moguls, Amin Mousalli, Ayo Animashaun and Tajuddeen Adepetu; Zeb Ejiro, Jacob Akinyemi Johnson, Obi Asika, Laolu Akins, OJB Jezreel and seasoned journalist, Jahman Anikulapo.
Speaking of the honours, Chris Ihidero, Chairman, NET Editorial Board said the path of honour will always be tread by distinguished individuals who continue to remind us all of what it means to be ‘Proudly Nigerian’ and make that count when it matters.
“The idea of the NET honours is that we’ll keep recognizing people who have contributed positively to the Nigerian entertainment industry. It’s not bound by age, time, or gender. It’s an on-going process. We hope, one day we can honour everyone who has made an impact on the scene,” said Ihidero.
At the inaugural edition last year, 19 distinguished practitioners were honoured for their contributions towards the development of the Nigerian entertainment industry.
This year’s edition of the conference has a star-studded line up of speakers and panellists, including Prof Pat Utomi, BasketMouth, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, 2face Idibia, Peace Anyiam Osigwe, Shuaib Hussein, Jason Njoku, Uche Jombo, Tony Okoroji, Ope Awoyemi and Olisa Adibua, among others.