On Friday 20th April 2012, the anticipated maiden edition of 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-Uchendu and 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.
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Hosts - Matilda Duncan & Ebuka Obi-Uchendu
Terry Da Rapman & White Nigerian
Chigurl
Omawumi performing her hit tracks
Wizkid
White Nigerian, Omawumi & Eku Edewor
The Abuja Young Entrepreneurs Awards Maiden Edition Winners
Business – Tinu Oyeleke (BMO Events Arena)
Information and Communications Technology – Aisha Aliyu (Design by Digo)
Entertainment – Audu Maikori (Chocolate City Records)
Hospitality – Faruk Aliyu (Hawthorn Suites)
Fashion & Style – Anita Adebisi (Ms Makor)
Philanthropy – Water Support Charity Organization
Media & Arts – Mohammed Abba Gana
Food & Drink – Umma Mohammed (Cupcake Cutie)
Education – Baraka Saleh (Oakland School)
Health & Beauty – Jide Okerayi (St Ola Make-Up)
Young Entrepreneur of the Year – Umma Mohammed (Cupcake Cutie)
Honorary Awards
Philanthropy – Nuhu Fulani Kwajafa
Entrepreneurial Growth – Chris Oputa (Studio 24)
Outstanding Entrepreneurial in a Northern Woman – Habiba Adamu
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